Flying from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Guayaquil Airport (GYE): what you need to know
Guayaquil's timezone is UTC-5, making Guayaquil two hours ahead of Salt Lake City.
To ensure you catch your SLC to GYE flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd love to discover a new city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Salt Lake City Airport to Guayaquil Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' New York John F. Kennedy Airport is a sought-after stop between SLC and GYE.
How to find the cheapest flights from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Guayaquil Airport (GYE)
Currently, R 4,785 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Salt Lake City Airport to Guayaquil Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 9,921. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from SLC to GYE, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for a flight from Salt Lake City Airport to Guayaquil Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from SLC to GYE by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Salt Lake City Airport to Guayaquil Airport.
Handy information about Salt Lake City Airport (SLC)
You'll find SLC at 776 North Terminal Drive.
85% of flights leaving Salt Lake City Airport land at their destination as planned. Given its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of SLC.
Salt Lake City Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Salt Lake City. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 20 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Salt Lake City Airport to Guayaquil Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to SLC:
Arriving at Guayaquil Airport (GYE)
Book a hotel near GYE if you're on a late Salt Lake City Airport to Guayaquil Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Guayaquil Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Goldcar to explore Guayaquil and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Guayaquil Airport about four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Guayaquil Airport (GYE) to central Guayaquil
Guayaquil Airport to the centre of Guayaquil has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Guayaquil Airport (GYE)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Salt Lake City Airport to Guayaquil Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Guayaquil. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Salt Lake City Airport to Guayaquil Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. November is the warmest month in Guayaquil, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SLC to GYE in August if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.
Explore more of Ecuador
Guayaquil has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Ecuador just waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kilometres north-east of Guayaquil, a trip to Quito will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Quito Historic Centre, Catedral Metropolitana de Quito and Camino de los Incas.
Cuenca is another standout destination in Ecuador and is around 129 kilometres south-east of Guayaquil. No trip is complete without a visit to Inca Ruins, New Cathedral (Catedral de la Immaculada) and Old Cathedral of Cuenca.
