Cheap flights from San José, Costa Rica to Quito, Ecuador

Flights starting at $131. Choose between Copa Airlines, Avianca, or LATAM Airlines to find the best price.

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The distance between San José and Quito is 1299 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Copa Airlines, Avianca, LATAM Airlines, Wingo airlines, and Volaris. San José and Quito have 234 direct flights per week.

Weekly direct flights

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

Weekly direct flights for Sun 03.12 - Sat 09.12

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Weekly direct flights for Sun 10.12 - Sat 16.12

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Weekly direct flights for Sun 17.12 - Sat 23.12

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Weekly direct flights for Sun 24.12 - Sat 30.12

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Check-in for a flight from San José to Quito

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during bookingOnline check-in available
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes0
0
AviancaAVAAVNoOpens 48 days before flight
Closes 1 hours before flight
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes0
0
Wingo airlinesRPBP5YesOpens 72 days before flight
Closes 3 hours before flight
VolarisVOIY4NoOpens 24 days before flight
Closes 1 hours before flight

Ecuador COVID-19 travel restrictions

Your trip summary

Departure

Travel restrictions
  • Travel is allowed
  • Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
  • Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required for Galapagos Islands
  • Quarantine is not required
Visa requirements
  • Visa is not required
Forms and documents
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Ecuador
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Galapagos Islands
  • Mandatory transit control card is required for Galapagos Islands
Additional information
  • Masks are recommended on public transportation

Return

Travel restrictions
  • Travel is allowed
  • Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
  • Quarantine is not required
Visa requirements
  • Visa is not required
Forms and documents
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Costa Rica
  • Mandatory proof of return or onward ticket from Costa Rica

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