Flying from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Guayaquil Airport (GYE): what you need to know
Guayaquil's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Guayaquil one hour ahead of Minneapolis.
To ensure you catch your MSP to GYE flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Guayaquil Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MSP and GYE:
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
Miami International Airport
Fort Lauderdale International Airport
Handy information about Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
You'll find MSP at 6040 28th Avenue South.
77% of flights leaving from Minneapolis St Paul Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Minneapolis to Minneapolis St Paul Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The journey on public transport will take about 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Guayaquil Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near MSP:
Arriving at Guayaquil Airport (GYE)
If you're getting in on a late Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Guayaquil Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near GYE:
Follow your own route with a Guayaquil Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Goldcar and find adventure across Guayaquil and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Guayaquil Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Guayaquil Airport (GYE)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Guayaquil Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Guayaquil. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Guayaquil Airport for November if you'd like to go to Guayaquil during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MSP to GYE in August if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.
Explore more of Ecuador
Guayaquil has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Ecuador waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres north-east of Guayaquil, a trip to Quito will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Quito Historic Centre, Catedral Metropolitana de Quito and Camino de los Incas.
If you want to check out another great destination in Ecuador, consider Cuenca, about 129 kilometres south-east of Guayaquil. Inca Ruins, New Cathedral (Catedral de la Immaculada) and Old Cathedral of Cuenca are key highlights.