How to find cheap flights to San Cristobal Airport (SCY)
$2,613 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to San Cristobal Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to SCY, the lowest fare is $1,502.
Book at the right time with Price Alerts. You'll get an email or a notification through the app if the price of tickets to SCY goes up or down.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to secure the lowest price on tickets to San Cristobal, where San Cristobal Airport is located, if you book ahead. Airlines generally offer some awesome early bird deals.
Click on 'Add nearby airports' during your search to boost your chances of landing cheap flights to San Cristobal. This will give you more options for where you take off and touch down, as well as different prices.
Search for plane tickets to San Cristobal Airport that include a stop. Routes with stops tend to be less expensive. After your results appear, select the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.
Best time to go to San Cristobal
The cheapest month to board a flight to San Cristobal is usually May.
To find the cheapest month for flights to SCY, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you have flexible travel dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
If you'd like to experience San Cristobal at its liveliest, book your flights to SCY for August. Holidaying during high seasons often means more things to do compared to other times.
Travel in April if you'd prefer to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to San Cristobal are usually less expensive.
The weather can make or break your trip, so consider the type of conditions you prefer to get away in. San Cristobal is warmest in March, with averages of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
Ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF), September sees the lowest temperatures.
Want to leave the umbrella at home? June is the driest month in San Cristobal.
The wettest time of year is February. Visit then and you'll likely get around four days of rainfall.
Flying to San Cristobal Airport (SCY): What you need to know
Travel to San Cristobal in one go with Avianca. LATAM Airlines also offers direct flights to San Cristobal Airport.
Avianca is the leading carrier for on-time performance. Up to 95% of its flights into this airport arrive according to schedule, making it a great choice when booking your SCY plane ticket.
When you touch down at SCY, you'll be in the UTC-6 timezone.
Eager to get a good night's sleep after your flight to SCY? These hotels close to San Cristobal Airport offer the ideal place to relax and unwind:
San Cristobal Airport is known for its punctual performance, with up to 95% of outbound flights arriving when expected. That's good news whether you're flying out to continue your trip or to get home.
San Cristobal Airport is located in San Cristobal, Galápagos Province, Ecuador.
Getting to central San Cristobal from San Cristobal Airport (SCY)
Central San Cristobal is about 8 kilometres from SCY.
If you're planning to catch a cab after your flight to SCY, it'll take around 10 minutes to get to the centre.
San Cristobal is packed with options for a great night's sleep. Here's a roundup of comfortable hotels to consider for your visit:
How to get to Puerto Ayora from San Cristobal Airport (SCY)
SCY is a gateway to the nearby city of Puerto Ayora, which is about 80 kilometres away. The easiest way to reach the centre will vary depending on when you travel, so plan ahead accordingly.
Travelling from San Cristobal Airport (SCY) to Bellavista
Bellavista is another city that you can easily get to from San Cristobal Airport. It's around 80 kilometres away.
Explore more of Ecuador
There's a whole lot more of Ecuador waiting for you to discover. Around 80 kilometres west of San Cristobal, set off for Puerto Ayora. What not to miss? Begin with Galapagos Path, Tortuga Bay and Charles Darwin Research Station.
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno is another popular destination in Ecuador and is roughly 0.97 kilometres north-east of San Cristobal. Set your sights on top attractions like Playa Tijeretas, Playa Punta Carola and Malecón San Cristobal.
Or venture to Puerto Villamil, roughly 153 kilometres west of San Cristobal. Parque Nacional Galapagos, Playa Isabela and Playa del Amor are among the many reasons to visit.
