Cheap flights from San Salvador to Quito from £163

Cheap flights from San Salvador to Quito from £163

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Fri, May 15
San Salvador SALQuito UIO
£163
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Sat, May 16
San Salvador SALQuito UIO
£163
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Wed, May 13
San Salvador SALQuito UIO
£164
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Mon, May 11
San Salvador SALQuito UIO
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Sun, May 17
San Salvador SALQuito UIO
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Fri, May 15 – Mon, May 18
San Salvador SALQuito UIO
£435
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Fri, May 15 – Tue, May 19
San Salvador SALQuito UIO
£435
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Wed, May 13 – Mon, May 18
San Salvador SALQuito UIO
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Mon, May 11 – Thu, May 14
San Salvador SALQuito UIO
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Wed, May 13 – Sat, May 16
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How much do flights to Quito cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£163

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£442

Cheapest round-trip

£435

Nonstop flights in April

£166 – £167

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

$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
Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International
Arrive to
Mariscal Sucre International
Average flights per week
117
Flight distance
1916 km
Worth visiting
Cotopaxi, Ecuador

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 20.04Tue 21.04Wed 22.04Thu 23.04Fri 24.04Sat 25.04Sun 26.04
Avianca
------1---1---1
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Wednesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 27.04Tue 28.04Wed 29.04Thu 30.04Fri 01.05Sat 02.05Sun 03.05
Avianca
1---1---1---1
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 04.05Tue 05.05Wed 06.05Thu 07.05Fri 08.05Sat 09.05Sun 10.05
Avianca
1---1---1---1
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
Avianca
1---1---1---1
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from San Salvador to Quito

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AviancaAVAAVNo
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Iberia AirlinesIBEIBYes
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
25 Apr
91%
19°C9°C
2 May
87%
16°C10°C
Sunday
26 Apr
87%
18°C10°C
3 May
88%
18°C10°C
Monday
27 Apr
80%
18°C10°C
4 May
89%
16°C9°C
Tuesday
28 Apr
88%
18°C9°C
5 May
87%
19°C11°C
Wednesday
29 Apr
88%
18°C10°C
6 May
88%
20°C10°C
Thursday
30 Apr
79%
19°C9°C
7 May
74%
17°C9°C
Friday
1 May
86%
18°C10°C
8 May
79%
20°C10°C
The distance between San Salvador and Quito is 1916 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Avianca, Copa Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Iberia Airlines, and LATAM Airlines. San Salvador and Quito have 117 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from San Salvador to Quito?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Salvador and Quito takes around 2.9 hours.
What is the flight distance between San Salvador and Quito?
The flight distance between San Salvador and Quito is 1916 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between San Salvador and Quito?
Several carriers operate flights between San Salvador and Quito. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Avianca.
What are the most popular routes to and from San Salvador?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Salvador and Managua, Roatan, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Washington, D.C., Houston, London, Coxen Hole, Vancouver, Montreal, Lima, Miami, New York, Toronto, Calgary, San José, Panama, Edmonton, Guatemala City, 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.
What airports are near San Salvador?
The main airport in San Salvador is Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International. It is also served by La Aurora International, Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero 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 San Salvador and Quito?
Currently, you can fly between San Salvador and Quito with Avianca, Copa Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Iberia Airlines, LATAM Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between San Salvador and Quito?
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