Cheap flights from El Calafate to Quito from £352

Cheap flights from El Calafate to Quito from £352

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2 stops
Sun, Aug 2
El Calafate FTEQuito UIO
£352
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2 stops
Mon, Aug 3
El Calafate FTEQuito UIO
£389
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2 stops
Tue, Jul 28
El Calafate FTEQuito UIO
£404
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2 stops
Fri, Jul 31
El Calafate FTEQuito UIO
£419
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1 stop
Mon, Aug 3
El Calafate FTEQuito UIO
£436
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1 stop
Mon, Aug 3
El Calafate FTEQuito UIO
£440
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2 stops
Sun, Aug 2 – Sat, Aug 8
El Calafate FTEQuito UIO
£816
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Sun, Aug 2 – Fri, Aug 7
El Calafate FTEQuito UIO
£816
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2 stops
Sun, Aug 2 – Fri, Aug 7
El Calafate FTEQuito UIO
£839
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2 stops
Fri, Jul 31 – Wed, Aug 5
El Calafate FTEQuito UIO
£854
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2 stops
Sun, Aug 2 – Fri, Aug 7
El Calafate FTEQuito UIO
£855
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Fri, Jul 31 – Wed, Aug 5
El Calafate FTEQuito UIO
£860
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How much do flights to Quito cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£352

Cheapest round-trip

£816

Average round-trip

£833

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Aerolineas Argentinas

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
Comandante Armando Tola International
Arrive to
Mariscal Sucre International
Average flights per week
171
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Cotopaxi, Ecuador

Check-in for a flight from El Calafate to Quito

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Aerolineas ArgentinasARGARYes
AviancaAVAAVNo
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
JetSMARTJATJAYes

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
11 Jul
63%
19°C9°C
18 Jul
38%
19°C8°C
Sunday
12 Jul
57%
18°C9°C
19 Jul
69%
18°C8°C
Monday
13 Jul
27%
16°C9°C
20 Jul
72%
19°C9°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
36%
20°C8°C
21 Jul
57%
17°C8°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
36%
21°C7°C
22 Jul
18%
17°C11°C
Thursday
16 Jul
36%
21°C7°C
23 Jul
25%
16°C10°C
Friday
17 Jul
17%
20°C10°C
24 Jul
43%
17°C11°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Aerolineas Argentinas, Avianca, LATAM Airlines, Copa Airlines, and JetSMART. El Calafate and Quito have 171 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from El Calafate?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as El Calafate and Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, London, Bariloche, Mendoza, Puerto Iguazú, Santiago de Chile, Salta, Rio de Janeiro, Calama, Cusco, Miami, Córdoba, Montevideo, Lima, Brisbane, Portland, Florianópolis, Toronto, Bogotá.
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 El Calafate?
El Calafate is mainly served by Comandante Armando Tola International. But there are other airports nearby, including Lago Argentino Airport.
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 El Calafate and Quito?
Currently, you can fly between El Calafate and Quito with Aerolineas Argentinas, Avianca, LATAM Airlines, Copa Airlines, JetSMART.
When’s the best time to travel between El Calafate and Quito?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between El Calafate 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 El Calafate and Quito?
Traveling between El Calafate 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 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 El Calafate and Quito depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from El Calafate, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between El Calafate and Quito arrive?
What time do flights between El Calafate and Quito depart?
What time do flights between El Calafate and Quito arrive?

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