Question 1

How long does it take to travel from San José to Quito?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San José and Quito takes around 2.2 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between San José and Quito?

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The flight distance between San José and Quito is 1299 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between San José and Quito?

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Several carriers operate flights between San José and Quito. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Avianca.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from San José?

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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.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Quito?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

Which airports are there in San José?

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San José is mainly served by Juan Santamaría International. But there are other airports nearby, including Tobías Bolaños International.

Question 7

What airports are near San José?

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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.

Question 8

What airports are near Quito?

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The main airport in Quito is Mariscal Sucre International. It is also served by Mariscal Sucre International, San Luis.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between San José and Quito?

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Currently, you can fly between San José and Quito with Copa Airlines, Avianca, LATAM Airlines, Iberia Airlines, Turkish Airlines.

Question 10

When’s the best time to travel between San José and Quito?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between San José 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.

Question 11

What flights operate between San José and Quito?

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Traveling between San José 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.

Question 12

How many airports are there near San José?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

How many airports are there near Quito?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San José and Quito depart?

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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 San José, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San José and Quito arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Quito, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between San José and Quito depart?

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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 San José, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between San José and Quito arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Quito, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£121
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£275
Cheapest round-trip	£251
Average round-trip	£283
Nonstop flights in July	£124 – £124

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Aeroservicios Shuttle Bus	60-90 min	$8; fixed fare to city center	every 30 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Authorized Airport Taxi	45-90 min	$25 – $35; fixed zone-based fares	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	convenience and comfort
Uber / Cabify	45-90 min	$18 – $30; varies with demand and traffic	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based booking
Private Transfer	45-90 min	$35 – $60; pre-booked; price per vehicle	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups and families
Public Bus (via Tababela)	90-150 min	$2 – $4; requires transfer at Tababela	every 20–40 min (traffic dependent)	lowest cost option
Rental Car	45-90 min	$30 – $70; daily rate; fuel extra	on-demand (traffic dependent)	flexibility and exploration

Airline	Mon 22.06	Tue 23.06	Wed 24.06	Thu 25.06	Fri 26.06	Sat 27.06	Sun 28.06
Avianca	---	---	---	---	1	---	1
Weekly flights: 2 total	Daily flights: 0.29 average	Most flights: Friday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 29.06	Tue 30.06	Wed 01.07	Thu 02.07	Fri 03.07	Sat 04.07	Sun 05.07
Avianca	1	---	1	---	1	---	1
Weekly flights: 4 total	Daily flights: 0.57 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 06.07	Tue 07.07	Wed 08.07	Thu 09.07	Fri 10.07	Sat 11.07	Sun 12.07
Avianca	---	---	1	---	1	---	1
Weekly flights: 3 total	Daily flights: 0.43 average	Most flights: Wednesday 1 flights

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Copa Airlines	CMP	CM	Yes
Avianca	AVA	AV	No
LATAM Airlines	LAN	LA	Yes
Iberia Airlines	IBE	IB	Yes
Turkish Airlines	THY	TK	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	16°C	9°C
February	15°C	9°C
March	16°C	9°C
April	16°C	9°C
May	16°C	9°C
June	16°C	8°C
July	17°C	8°C
August	18°C	8°C
September	18°C	9°C
October	16°C	9°C
November	16°C	9°C
December	16°C	9°C