Cheap flights from Quito to San Jose

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Quito to San Jose and booking your next trip
Cheapest one-way flight $518
Alaska, COPA 2 stops 22 hr Wed, May 27
The cheapest one-way flight from Quito to San Jose is currently $518
Fastest flight 11 hr 54 min The fastest flight with stops from Quito to San Jose takes 11 hr 54 min
Nonstop flights None There are no direct flights on this route.

Popular airlines from Quito to San Jose

  • Delta
    140 weekly connecting flights
    UIO - SJC Every day
  • United
    Typical price: $930–1,750
    60 weekly connecting flights
    UIO - SJC Every day
  • American
    50 weekly connecting flights
    UIO - SJC Every day

Popular airports near Quito

  • Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport (UIO)
    Quito Ecuador 46 min 13 mi
  • José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE)
    Guayaquil Ecuador 7 hr 26 min 163 mi

Popular airports near San Jose

  • San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)
    San Jose United States 13 min 2 mi
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    San Francisco United States 42 min 33 mi
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
    Sacramento United States 2 hr 1 min 94 mi
  • Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
    Oakland United States 43 min 32 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Quito to San Jose

The cheapest one-way flight was with Alaska, COPA from $518.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
    The cheapest one-way flight starts at $518 and departs on Wed, May 27.
    11 hr 54 min is the shortest flight time from Quito to San Jose.
    San Jose has a temperate climate with cool winters (Dec–Feb), and hot, dry summers (Jun–Sep) when most people visit. The San Jose Jazz Summer Fest (Aug) features concerts across a wide range of genres, including classic jazz, Latin and world music.
    It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Quito to San Jose.
    Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
    Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

    You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
    What counts as the best airline for your flights from Quito to San Jose really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Quito to San Jose.

    In terms of flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 140 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport (UIO) to San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) .

    Other popular airlines flying from Quito to San Jose are:
    • United offers 60 connecting flights per week. United flies from Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport (UIO) to San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) .
    • American offers 50 connecting flights per week. American flies from Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport (UIO) to San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) .
    The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Quito and San Jose.
    The cheapest one-way flight was with Alaska, COPA from $518.

    Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
      No airline flies direct from Quito to San Jose.
      • There are 140 Delta connecting flights from Quito to San Jose per week. Flights are available every day.
      • There are 60 United connecting flights from Quito to San Jose per week. Flights are available every day.
      • There are 50 American connecting flights from Quito to San Jose per week. Flights are available every day.
      Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
      No airline flies direct from Quito to San Jose.
      • There are 140 Delta connecting flights from Quito to San Jose per week. Flights are available every day.
      • There are 60 United connecting flights from Quito to San Jose per week. Flights are available every day.
      • There are 50 American connecting flights from Quito to San Jose per week. Flights are available every day.
      Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
      There are no direct flights from Quito to San Jose.
      It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Quito to San Jose, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
      To book business class trips from Quito to San Jose, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

      You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
      To find last-minute flight deals from Quito to San Jose, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

      You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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