Cheap flights from San José to Iquitos from £252

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2 stops
Tue, Jul 28
San José SJOIquitos IQT
£252
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Tue, Jul 28
San José SJOIquitos IQT
£252
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Tue, Jul 28
San José SJOIquitos IQT
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San José SJOIquitos IQT
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San José SJOIquitos IQT
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Tue, Jul 28 – Sun, Aug 2
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£511
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Tue, Jul 28 – Sun, Aug 2
San José SJOIquitos IQT
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Tue, Jul 28 – Sat, Aug 1
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How much do flights to Iquitos cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£252

Cheapest round-trip

£499

Average round-trip

£556

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

LATAM Airlines

Getting from Iquitos airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or mototaxi. Best value: mototaxi or colectivo.

Iquitos is served by Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport (IQT), located approximately 7 km southwest of the city center. As the largest city in the world inaccessible by road, airport transfers to city center destinations in Iquitos rely primarily on taxis, mototaxis (three-wheeled motorized rickshaws), and colectivos (shared minivans). There is no rail or metro service. Journey times are generally short but can vary depending on traffic conditions in the city.

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

15-25 min

PEN 15–25 (USD 4–7); negotiate fare before departure

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

comfort with luggage

15-30 min

PEN 5–10 (USD 1.30–2.70); agree on price beforehand

on-demand (traffic dependent)

budget solo travelers

20-40 min

PEN 3–5 (USD 0.80–1.35); departs when full

irregular, departs when full (traffic dependent)

cheapest option

15-25 min

PEN 30–60 (USD 8–16); prearranged with hotel or tour operator

by reservation (traffic dependent)

convenience and reliability

15-25 min

PEN 100–200 (USD 27–54) per day; limited availability

by reservation (traffic dependent)

exploring surrounding areas

Notes:

  • Prices in PEN (Peruvian Sol); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Iquitos has no road connections to other cities; all ground transport is within the city and surrounding area.
  • Mototaxis are the most common local transport but have limited luggage space.
  • Always agree on taxi and mototaxi fares before starting your journey.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Iquitos

Depart from
Juan Santamaría International
Arrive to
Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International
Average flights per week
107
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from San José to Iquitos

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
AviancaAVAAVNo
Sky AirlineSKUH2Yes
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
Hahn Air Technologies X1Yes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Iquitos

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January29°C22°C
February29°C22°C
March29°C22°C
April29°C22°C
May29°C22°C
June29°C21°C
July29°C21°C
August31°C21°C
September32°C22°C
October32°C22°C
November31°C22°C
December30°C22°C
Hottest Month
32°C
September
Coldest month
21°C
July
Sunny days
113
days per year

14 day forecast

Friday
10 Jul
81%
31°C22°C
17 Jul
74%
32°C22°C
Saturday
11 Jul
88%
28°C22°C
18 Jul
21%
35°C22°C
Sunday
12 Jul
81%
32°C21°C
19 Jul
57%
35°C22°C
Monday
13 Jul
90%
31°C22°C
20 Jul
48%
35°C22°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
18%
34°C21°C
21 Jul
73%
34°C22°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
36%
35°C22°C
22 Jul
90%
30°C21°C
Thursday
16 Jul
80%
34°C21°C
23 Jul
88%
33°C21°C
The most popular airlines for this route are LATAM Airlines, Avianca, Sky Airline, Copa Airlines, and Hahn Air Technologies. San José and Iquitos have 107 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from San José?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San José and London, Cancún, Panama, Bogotá, Medellín, Los Angeles, Quepos, Mexico City, New York, Toronto, Manchester, Edinburgh, Guatemala City, Madrid, Managua, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Nosara, Vancouver, Cartagena.
What are the most popular routes to and from Iquitos?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Iquitos and Cusco, London, Lima, Edinburgh, Arequipa, Medellín, Toronto, Tarapoto, Piura, Mexico City, Santiago de Chile, New York, Düsseldorf, Pucallpa, Willemstad, Budapest, Vancouver, Bogotá, Cancún, Bucharest.
Which airports are there in San José?
San José is mainly served by Juan Santamaría International. But there are other airports nearby, including Tobías Bolaños International.
What airports are near San José?
The main airport in San José is Juan Santamaría International. It is also served by Daniel Oduber Quirós International, Quepos La Managua, Limón International, Fortuna Arenal, Tortuguero.
What airports are near Iquitos?
The main airport in Iquitos is Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International. It is also served by Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International.
Which airlines fly between San José and Iquitos?
Currently, you can fly between San José and Iquitos with LATAM Airlines, Avianca, Sky Airline, Copa Airlines, Hahn Air Technologies.
When’s the best time to travel between San José and Iquitos?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between San José and Iquitos, 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 San José and Iquitos?
Traveling between San José and Iquitos, 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 San José?
There are a number of airports in and around San José. The main one is Juan Santamaría International and other nearby airports include Daniel Oduber Quirós International, Quepos La Managua, Limón International, Fortuna Arenal, Tortuguero
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