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How much do flights to Quito cost?

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£349

Nonstop flights in May

£277 – £277

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

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
Mexico City International
Arrive to
Mariscal Sucre International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
3138 km
Worth visiting
Cotopaxi, Ecuador

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Mexico City to Quito in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
AeroMéxico
1---1---1---1
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
AeroMéxico
1---1---1---1
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
AeroMéxico
1---1---1---1
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 01.06Tue 02.06Wed 03.06Thu 04.06Fri 05.06Sat 06.06Sun 07.06
AeroMéxico
1---1---1---1
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Mexico City to Quito

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AviancaAVAAVNo
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
VivaAerobusVIVVBNo
VolarisVOIY4No
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes

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 Mexico City International, or Felipe Ángeles International Airport when they travel from Mexico City to Quito. The distance between Mexico City and Quito is 3138 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Avianca, Copa Airlines, VivaAerobus, Volaris, and LATAM Airlines. Mexico City and Quito have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Mexico City to Quito?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mexico City and Quito takes around 4.6 hours.
What is the flight distance between Mexico City and Quito?
The flight distance between Mexico City and Quito is 3138 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Mexico City and Quito?
Several carriers operate flights between Mexico City and Quito. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include AeroMéxico.
What are the most popular routes to and from Mexico City?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Mexico City and London, Tijuana, Cancún, Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Chicago, Puerto Vallarta, Los Angeles, Guadalajara, San Francisco, Atlanta, Mérida, Houston, Miami, Toronto, Vancouver, San José del Cabo, Monterrey, Denver, 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 Mexico City?
The main airport in Mexico City is Mexico City International. It is also served by Mexico City International, Morelia International, Querétaro International, Puebla International, Toluca International.
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 Mexico City and Quito?
Currently, you can fly between Mexico City and Quito with Avianca, Copa Airlines, VivaAerobus, Volaris, LATAM Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Mexico City and Quito?
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