Travelling from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Guayaquil Airport (GYE): what you need to know
Around 6 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Guayaquil Airport.
Guayaquil's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as New York.
Pack your bags and choose from 27 weekly New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Guayaquil Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to board your JFK to GYE flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Guayaquil Airport. When you're ready to start your Guayaquil holiday, let one of these carriers transport you to this unmissable part of Ecuador:
Most passengers choose to travel with Avianca on this route.
Avianca is the most punctual carrier offering JFK to GYE flights. An impressive 84.0% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Guayaquil Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between JFK and GYE include:
Bogota Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Guayaquil Airport (GYE)
R 3,894 is currently the lowest price for a one-way New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Guayaquil Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 8,439. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from JFK to GYE, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Guayaquil Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from JFK to GYE.
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Handy information about New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
When it comes to New York John F. Kennedy Airport's on-time performance, data shows 73% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
New York John F. Kennedy Airport is about 24 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Guayaquil Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to JFK:
Arriving at Guayaquil Airport (GYE)
Reserve a hotel near GYE if you're on a late New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Guayaquil Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Guayaquil Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Goldcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Guayaquil and beyond.
Booking your ride from Guayaquil Airport about four weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Guayaquil Airport (GYE) to central Guayaquil
From Guayaquil Airport, Guayaquil is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Guayaquil Airport (GYE)
July is the most popular month for flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Guayaquil Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Guayaquil in March.
The warmest month in Guayaquil is November, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Guayaquil Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JFK to GYE in August. Temperatures average between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) then.
Explore more of Ecuador
Quito is just one of the many cities in Ecuador waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Guayaquil. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Quito Historic Centre, Catedral Metropolitana de Quito and Camino de los Incas.
Cuenca is another must-experience destination in Ecuador and is around 129 kilometres south-east of Guayaquil. No journey is complete without experiencing Inca Ruins, New Cathedral (Catedral de la Immaculada) and Old Cathedral of Cuenca.





