Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San José and Quito takes around 2.3 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 Guatemala City, Cancún, Mexico City, Liberia, Tambor, Quepos, Panama City, Los Angeles, Puerto Jiménez, Tamarindo, San José del Cabo, New York, Medellín, San Salvador, Fort Lauderdale, Bogotá, London, Madrid, Lima, Tijuana.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Quito?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Quito and Guayaquil, Bogotá, Medellín, Cuenca, Cartagena, Minneapolis, Denver, Mexico City, Lima, New York, Cancún, Buenos Aires, Los Angeles, Cúcuta, Manta, Fort Lauderdale, Phoenix, Detroit, Cali, Moscow.

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, Tambor, Quepos La Managua, Limón International, Tortuguero, Fortuna Arenal.

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

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between San José and Quito?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between San José and Quito thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between San José and Quito can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

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, Wingo airlines, Volaris, LATAM Airlines.

Question 12

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 13

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 14

How many airports are there near San José?

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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, Tambor, Quepos La Managua, Limón International, Tortuguero, Fortuna Arenal

Question 15

How many airports are there near Quito?

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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 16

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 17

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 18

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 19

What time do flights between San José and Quito arrive?

Accepted Answer

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	$294
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	$169
Cheapest round-trip	$381
Average round-trip	$423
Nonstop flights in June	$169 – $304

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Copa Airlines	CMP	CM	Yes	0 0
Avianca	AVA	AV	Yes	No
Wingo airlines	RPB	P5	Yes	Opens 72 days before flight Closes 3 hours before flight
Volaris	VOI	Y4	Yes	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
LATAM Airlines	LAN	LA	Yes	No

Visa requirements	No visa required
Forms and documents	Mandatory proof of vaccination for Ecuador Mandatory proof of vaccination for the Galapagos Islands Mandatory health declaration form Mandatory traffic control card for the Galapagos Islands
Additional information	Masks are recommended in public

Travel restrictions	Travel is allowed No proof of a negative pre-departure COVID-19 test required No quarantine required
Visa requirements	No visa required

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Flights starting at $294. Choose between Copa Airlines, Avianca, or Wingo airlines to find the best price.

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