Cheap flights from Columbus to Quito from £199

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2 stops
Wed, May 20
Columbus CMHQuito UIO
£199
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Fri, May 22
Columbus CMHQuito UIO
£212
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Thu, May 21
Columbus CMHQuito UIO
£212
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2 stops
Thu, May 21
Columbus CMHQuito UIO
£227
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2 stops
Tue, May 19
Columbus CMHQuito UIO
£228
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2 stops
Fri, May 22
Columbus LCKQuito UIO
£259
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Fri, May 22 – Wed, May 27
Columbus CMHQuito UIO
£452
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Thu, May 21 – Wed, May 27
Columbus CMHQuito UIO
£452
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Tue, May 19 – Sat, May 23
Columbus CMHQuito UIO
£458
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2 stops
Tue, May 19 – Sat, May 23
Columbus CMHQuito UIO
£475
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Wed, May 20 – Sun, May 24
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£539
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How much do flights to Quito cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£199

Cheapest round-trip

£452

Average round-trip

£540

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Frontier Airlines

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

fixed fare to city center

every 30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

45-90 min

fixed zone-based fares

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience and comfort

45-90 min

varies with demand and traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

45-90 min

pre-booked; price per vehicle

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

90-150 min

requires transfer at Tababela

every 20–40 min (traffic dependent)

lowest cost option

45-90 min

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
John Glenn Columbus International
Arrive to
Mariscal Sucre International
Average flights per week
280
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Cotopaxi, Ecuador

Check-in for a flight from Columbus to Quito

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
Allegiant AirAAYG4No
AviancaAVAAVNo

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
16 May
91%
19°C9°C
23 May
87%
19°C9°C
Sunday
17 May
87%
18°C11°C
24 May
77%
19°C9°C
Monday
18 May
89%
19°C11°C
25 May
88%
18°C8°C
Tuesday
19 May
89%
19°C11°C
26 May
85%
17°C9°C
Wednesday
20 May
88%
20°C9°C
27 May
89%
17°C10°C
Thursday
21 May
78%
19°C10°C
28 May
88%
18°C8°C
Friday
22 May
87%
18°C9°C
29 May
81%
19°C10°C
Travelers usually depart from John Glenn Columbus International, or Rickenbacker International when they travel from Columbus to Quito. The most popular airlines for this route are Frontier Airlines, Copa Airlines, LATAM Airlines, Allegiant Air, and Avianca. Columbus and Quito have 280 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Columbus?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Columbus and London, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Glasgow, New York, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Toronto, Istanbul, Medellín, São Paulo, Tampa, Fort Myers, Dallas, Charleston, Lima, Chicago, Seattle, Houston, Madrid.
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.
Which airports are there in Columbus?
Columbus is mainly served by John Glenn Columbus International. But there are other airports nearby, including Rickenbacker International, Columbus Air Force Base.
What airports are near Columbus?
The main airport in Columbus is John Glenn Columbus International. It is also served by Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International, Cleveland Hopkins International, Akron–Canton, Pittsburgh International, Fort Wayne International, Yeager, Dayton International, Tri-State, Toledo Express, North Central West Virginia.
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 Columbus and Quito?
Currently, you can fly between Columbus and Quito with Frontier Airlines, Copa Airlines, LATAM Airlines, Allegiant Air, Avianca.
When’s the best time to travel between Columbus and Quito?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Columbus 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 Columbus and Quito?
Traveling between Columbus 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 Columbus?
There are a number of airports in and around Columbus. The main one is John Glenn Columbus International and other nearby airports include Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International, Cleveland Hopkins International, Akron–Canton, Pittsburgh International, Fort Wayne International, Yeager, Dayton International, Tri-State, Toledo Express, North Central West Virginia
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