Cheap flights from Cartagena to Quito from £166

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Sun, Jul 5
Cartagena CTGQuito UIO
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Sun, Jul 5
Cartagena CTGQuito UIO
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Sun, Jul 5
Cartagena CTGQuito UIO
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Wed, Jul 8
Cartagena CTGQuito UIO
£173
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How much do flights to Quito cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£166

Cheapest round-trip

£331

Most popular airline

Avianca

Getting from Quito's airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or private transfer. Best value: Aeroservicios shuttle bus or public bus connections.

Quito is served by Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), located approximately 37 km northeast of the historic city center. The airport opened in 2013 and replaced the former Mariscal Sucre Airport that was situated within the city. Airport transfers to city center destinations include authorized taxis, shuttle buses, public bus connections, ride-hailing services, private transfers, and rental cars. Journey times vary significantly depending on traffic conditions, particularly during rush hours, and can range from 45 minutes to over 2 hours.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

60-90 min

$8; fixed fare to city center

every 30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

45-90 min

$25 – $35; fixed zone-based fares

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience and comfort

45-90 min

$18 – $30; varies with demand and traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

45-90 min

$35 – $60; pre-booked; price per vehicle

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

90-150 min

$2 – $4; requires transfer at Tababela

every 20–40 min (traffic dependent)

lowest cost option

45-90 min

$30 – $70; daily rate; fuel extra

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Quito's altitude (2,850 m / 9,350 ft) and mountainous terrain can affect travel times significantly.
  • Rush hour traffic, especially between 7:00–9:00 and 17:00–20:00, can double journey times.
  • Authorized taxis use fixed zone-based pricing; always confirm the fare before departure.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Quito

Depart from
Rafael Núñez International
Arrive to
Mariscal Sucre International
Average flights per week
196
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Cotopaxi, Ecuador

Check-in for a flight from Cartagena to Quito

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AviancaAVAAVNo
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
JetSMARTJATJAYes
Wingo airlinesRPBP5Yes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Quito

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January16°C9°C
February15°C9°C
March16°C9°C
April16°C9°C
May16°C9°C
June16°C8°C
July17°C8°C
August18°C8°C
September18°C9°C
October16°C9°C
November16°C9°C
December16°C9°C
Hottest Month
18°C
August
Coldest month
8°C
July
Sunny days
98
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
20 Jun
63%
18°C8°C
27 Jun
36%
16°C10°C
Sunday
21 Jun
72%
18°C9°C
28 Jun
26%
15°C10°C
Monday
22 Jun
76%
19°C8°C
29 Jun
18%
18°C10°C
Tuesday
23 Jun
82%
18°C7°C
30 Jun
20%
19°C9°C
Wednesday
24 Jun
78%
19°C9°C
1 Jul
24%
17°C11°C
Thursday
25 Jun
69%
18°C8°C
2 Jul
19%
17°C9°C
Friday
26 Jun
47%
16°C8°C
3 Jul
19%
18°C9°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Avianca, Copa Airlines, LATAM Airlines, JetSMART, and Wingo airlines. Cartagena and Quito have 196 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Cartagena?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cartagena and Medellín, Bogotá, San Andrés, London, Cali, Panama, Pereira, Lima, Manchester, Bucaramanga, Leticia, Amazonas, Toronto, Madrid, Fort Lauderdale, Bristol, Newcastle upon Tyne, Edinburgh, Santa Marta, Atlanta, New York.
What are the most popular routes to and from Quito?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Quito and London, Lima, Guayaquil, New York, Glasgow, Punta Cana, Miami, Bogotá, Toronto, Manchester, Bristol, Baltra Island, Vancouver, Medellín, Galapagos Islands, Cusco, Atlanta, Santiago de Chile, Houston, Buenos Aires.
What airports are near Cartagena?
The main airport in Cartagena is Rafael Núñez International. It is also served by Rafael Núñez International, Ernesto Cortissoz International, Simón Bolívar International, Los Garzones, Golfo de Morrosquillo, Las Brujas.
What airports are near Quito?
The main airport in Quito is Mariscal Sucre International. It is also served by Mariscal Sucre International, San Luis.
Which airlines fly between Cartagena and Quito?
Currently, you can fly between Cartagena and Quito with Avianca, Copa Airlines, LATAM Airlines, JetSMART, Wingo airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Cartagena and Quito?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Cartagena and Quito, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Cartagena and Quito?
Traveling between Cartagena and Quito, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Cartagena?
There are a number of airports in and around Cartagena. The main one is Rafael Núñez International and other nearby airports include Rafael Núñez International, Ernesto Cortissoz International, Simón Bolívar International, Los Garzones, Golfo de Morrosquillo, Las Brujas
How many airports are there near Quito?
There are a number of airports in and around Quito. The main one is Mariscal Sucre International and other nearby airports include Mariscal Sucre International, San Luis.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cartagena and Quito depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cartagena and Quito arrive?
What time do flights between Cartagena and Quito depart?
What time do flights between Cartagena and Quito arrive?

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