Cheap flights from San Jose to Quito

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from San Jose to Quito and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $708
Alaska, COPA 2 stops 18 hr Mon, May 11 — Wed, May 27
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Jose to Quito is currently $708
Cheapest one-way flight $292
Alaska, COPA 2 stops 20 hr Wed, May 6
The cheapest one-way flight from San Jose to Quito is currently $292
Last-minute weekend getaway $907
Delta, LATAM 2 stops 22 hr Fri, Apr 17 — Sun, Apr 19
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Jose to Quito is currently $907
Cheapest business class flights $1,335
American 2 stops 26 hr Mon, May 11 — Wed, May 27
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Jose to Quito is currently $1,335
Fastest flight 10 hr 24 min The fastest flight with stops from San Jose to Quito takes 10 hr 24 min
Nonstop flights None There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Quito is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.
October
Cheapest
Typical prices: $530–760
June
Most expensive
Typical prices: $850–1,100

Popular airlines from San Jose to Quito

  • Delta
    from $915
    Typical price: $870–1,350
    55 weekly connecting flights
    SJC - UIO Every day
  • American
    from $947
    Typical price: $870–1,350
    42 weekly connecting flights
    SJC - UIO Every day
  • United
    from $957
    Typical price: $890–1,400
    33 weekly connecting flights
    SJC - UIO Every day

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Jose to Quito

The cheapest flights from San Jose to Quito are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $530 to $760.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Jose to Quito recently found on Google Flights was with Alaska, COPA from $708. The cheapest one-way flight was with Alaska, COPA from $292.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Jose to Quito is $915, flying from May 18 to Jun 2.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Jose to Quito is $947, flying from May 11 to May 26.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Jose to Quito is $957, flying from May 11 to May 24.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Jose to Quito starts at $708 from Mon, May 11 to Wed, May 27. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $292 and departs on Wed, May 6.
10 hr 24 min is the shortest flight time from San Jose to Quito.
Quito has a subtropical highland climate, with mild days and cool evenings year-round. Jun–Sep is the dry season, while Oct–May is rainier. Although it’s a year-round destination, peak travel months include Mar–Apr (around Easter) and Dec–Jan. Key events include Carnival (Feb/Mar, dates vary) with street parades and water fights. The Fiestas de Quito (Dec), to celebrate the founding of the city, is marked by bullfights, street processions, fireworks and partying on chivas (open-air buses).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from San Jose to Quito.
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 San Jose to Quito 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 San Jose to Quito.

In terms of flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 55 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport (UIO) .

Other popular airlines flying from San Jose to Quito are:
  • American offers 42 connecting flights per week. American flies from San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport (UIO) .
  • United offers 33 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport (UIO) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between San Jose and Quito.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Jose to Quito recently found on Google Flights was with Alaska, COPA from $708. The cheapest one-way flight was with Alaska, COPA from $292.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Jose to Quito is $915, flying from May 18 to Jun 2.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Jose to Quito is $947, flying from May 11 to May 26.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Jose to Quito is $957, flying from May 11 to May 24.
No airline flies direct from San Jose to Quito.
  • There are 55 Delta connecting flights from San Jose to Quito per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 42 American connecting flights from San Jose to Quito per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 33 United connecting flights from San Jose to Quito per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Jose and Quito at price $907 is offered by Delta, LATAM from Fri, Apr 17 to Sun, Apr 19.
No airline flies direct from San Jose to Quito.
  • There are 55 Delta connecting flights from San Jose to Quito per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 42 American connecting flights from San Jose to Quito per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 33 United connecting flights from San Jose to Quito 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 San Jose to Quito.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from San Jose to Quito, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between San Jose and Quito start at $1,335 from Mon, May 11 to Wed, May 27 with American.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Jose and Quito start at $708 from Mon, May 11 to Wed, May 27.
To book business class trips from San Jose to Quito, 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.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between San Jose and Quito starts at $907 from Fri, Apr 17 to Sun, Apr 19 with Delta, LATAM.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Jose and Quito at price $907 is offered by Delta, LATAM from Fri, Apr 17 to Sun, Apr 19.
To find last-minute flight deals from San Jose to Quito, 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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