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Flights from Quito to Cuenca - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Quito to Cuenca to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Quito to Cuenca?

The average price of all flights from Quito to Cuenca clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Quito to Cuenca, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Cuenca back to Quito, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Wednesday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Quito to Cuenca?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Quito to Cuenca, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Quito to Cuenca is September, where tickets cost £93 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and November, where the average cost of tickets is £103 and £102 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Quito to Cuenca?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Quito to Cuenca, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Quito to Cuenca, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 64 days before departure.

Which airlines fly direct between Quito and Cuenca?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Quito to Cuenca.
There are 3 airlines that fly direct from Quito to Cuenca. They are: Avianca, Go2Sky and LATAM Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Avianca at £52 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Avianca.

How many flights are there between Quito and Cuenca per day?

Each day, there are between 5 and 9 nonstop flights that take off from Quito and land in Cuenca, with an average flight time of 0h 55m. The most common departure time is 06:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 45 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 20% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Quito and Cuenca?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Quito to Cuenca?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Quito at 05:20 and will be landing in Cuenca at 06:15.

What’s the latest departure time from Quito to Cuenca?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Quito to Cuenca jets off at 20:35 and lands at 21:30.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Quito to Cuenca

Low season

January

High season

July
Best time to beat the crowds (3% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (3% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Quito to Cuenca

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Quito to Cuenca based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Quito to Cuenca

  • Where can passengers sleep at Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)?

    On the Landside area of UIO airport, you will find Layover Stay in front of the arrivals gate on the second floor. You will have access to reclining chairs for sleeping and showers. However, you need a lounge membership or you can pay at the door to use these services. Alternatively, you can stay at the Sala VIP Domestic Lounge, located on the Airside at the National departures.

  • Are there any child policies on flights from Quito to Cuenca?

    All Airlines flying from Quito to Cuenca have different child policies. For instance, Avianca Airlines only permits children of up to 10days old to travel on their flights with their parents. However, you need to present a medical certificate showing that you are their mother. Kids are not allowed to purchase or take seats in business class.

  • How can I get to downtown Cuenca from Cuenca Mariscal Lamar International Airport (CUE)?

    Ground public transit is available at CUE. You can take metered taxis on ground transportation. The airport is close to downtown Cuenca. Therefore, with a taxi, the average ride takes approximately 5 minutes depending on traffic conditions. The other option is the hotel shuttles which take you from the airport to your hotel. Trams are another option which take approximately 8 minutes to downtown Cuenca.

  • Do airlines operating from Quito to Cuenca offer accessibility services to passengers with special needs?

    If you are traveling with a partner with limited mobility, you can have access to accessibility services if you request them in advance during the booking or check-in process. Most Airlines operating along this route offer accessibility services to make your trip comfortable and smooth. LATAM Airlines have trained staff to assist in boarding and disembarking the plane, assist when visiting the washroom, and wheelchair services.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Quito to Cuenca?

    The Airbus A319 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Quito to Cuenca flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Quito to Cuenca?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Quito and Cuenca, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Quito to Cuenca?

    There are direct flights from Quito to Cuenca on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Quito to Cuenca?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Quito to Cuenca.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Quito to Cuenca?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cuenca from Quito is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Quito to Cuenca?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cuenca with an airline and back to Quito with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Quito to Cuenca?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cuenca from Quito up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Quito to Cuenca

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Cuenca to Quito? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £65 or less round-trip.
  • If you are looking to find cheap flights from Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Cuenca Mariscal Lamar International Airport (CUE), you should opt for Avianca Airlines, which emits low carbon emissions. The airline has offset more than 70% of CO2 emissions between 2017 and 2021 as part of its commitment to care for the environment for domestic flights.
  • There are no layover flights when flying from Quito to Cuenca. Most Quito-Cuenca flights include nonstop services. For instance, Avianca and LATAM airlines offer nonstop services along this route.
  • Use the free entertainment offered by Avianca Airlines to pass the time during your long flight from Quito to Cuenca. You can pick from a huge selection of movies, TV shows, music, and other entertainment options.
  • It is advisable to confirm your carry-on baggage allowance when flying from UIO to CUE to avoid an extra fee. As such, you can book your flight with LATAM Airlines along this route which allows at least one carry-on luggage. In the Economy cabin, the maximum weight is 22 lbs, while in the Premium Economy or Premium Business cabins, the maximum weight is 35 lbs.
  • Do you need to pick up your rental car upon arrival at the Cuenca Mariscal Lamar International Airport? If so, you don’t need to catch a shuttle to a different location as there are car rental companies’ counters found at the Arrivals hall. These rental companies include Thrifty and Localiza car rentals.
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Prefer to fly direct from Quito to Cuenca?

Find which airlines fly direct from Mariscal Sucr to Cuenca, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Quito Mariscal Sucr to Cuenca

Monday

Avianca, Delta, Go2Sky, +2 more

Avianca, Delta, +3 more

Tuesday

Avianca, Delta, Iberia, +1 more

Avianca, Delta, +2 more

Wednesday

Avianca, Delta, Iberia, +1 more

Avianca, Delta, +2 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Avianca, Delta, +2 more

Aeromexico, Avianca, +3 more

Friday

Avianca, Delta, Go2Sky, +2 more

Avianca, Delta, +3 more

Saturday

Avianca, Delta, Iberia, +1 more

Avianca, Delta, +2 more

Sunday

Avianca, Delta, Go2Sky, +2 more

Avianca, Delta, +3 more

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Direct returns

Cuenca to Quito Mariscal Sucr

Monday

Avianca, Delta, Go2Sky, +2 more

Avianca, Delta, +3 more

Tuesday

Avianca, Delta, Iberia, +1 more

Avianca, Delta, +2 more

Wednesday

Avianca, Delta, Iberia, +1 more

Avianca, Delta, +2 more

Thursday

Avianca, Delta, Iberia, +1 more

Avianca, Delta, +2 more

Friday

Avianca, Delta, Go2Sky, +2 more

Avianca, Delta, +3 more

Saturday

Avianca, Delta, Iberia, +1 more

Avianca, Delta, +2 more

Sunday

Avianca, Delta, Go2Sky, +2 more

Avianca, Delta, +3 more

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Top airlines flying from Quito to Cuenca

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Quito to Cuenca. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Quito to Cuenca? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
LATAM AirlinesOverall score based on 2524 reviews
8.1crew
7.4comfort
7.1entertainment
7.6boarding
6.8food
Airline reviews

They offered food. The crew passed by again offering water. I enjoyed the two seating section. I think is very comfortable instead of the three seat way, unless you seat in the middle; which it's not bad, but I wouldn't prefer. All and all, I think the lay out of the seating rows are better than other airlines so far( I haven't tried many anyways). The lay out makes the getting in and out to use the restroom less uncomfortable and cramped. First time flying with Latam. I will fly with them again

10.0 ExcellentLorena, Apr 2024LIM - MIA
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They offered food. The crew passed by again offering water. I enjoyed the two seating section. I think is very comfortable instead of the three seat way, unless you seat in the middle; which it's not bad, but I wouldn't prefer. All and all, I think the lay out of the seating rows are better than other airlines so far( I haven't tried many anyways). The lay out makes the getting in and out to use the restroom less uncomfortable and cramped. First time flying with Latam. I will fly with them again

I do not read or speak in Spanish. Only English. When asking for help, the people spoke quickly in English and pointed a lot. I wish they would’ve spoken a little slower for me to understand. There was much confusion and hurried in their message and I was unclear as to where to go

Everything was as you would expect in coach - fine. Flight was close to on time.

It was confusing because I got a notification that my gate was changed when in reality it wasn’t

It’s been some time since I saw the plane and the cabin that old and worn out.

Horrific checkin procedure with neither Delta nor Latam figuring out how to check me in. 4 hrs on customer support with both and both airlines pointing to each other who should do checking. I was not checked in until morning of flight, which for international flight is concerning.

Hostile flight attendants. Second flight with Jose so much better. Arrived 1/2 hour early. Thanks.

Liked check in process To improve: food and beverages. Not second round was offered and meal had no salad.

the flight from Boston to Curitiba was on time actually 30 minutes earlier. latam was not able to unload the luggage for custom checkup in Sao Paulo ii took two and half hours . i missed the flight to Curitiba spend the night in hotel and then flying in the morning to Curitiba

Tough flight with turbulence… I was told by a fellow passenger that it is common. Nonetheless, very stressful. Cordial staff.

GOL made the flight experience a true delight. Everything was smooth, from the check in process, to the disembarking moment.

Avianca flights to Galapagos and back and well organized and on time.

This is the Spirit of Latino travel. And don’t even get me started on customer service.

No comfort at all. You should add at least 1 meal or a bottle of water. I wanted to buy one sandwich and everything was gone.

I flew with my service dog unfortunately they didn’t allow it to flight on the canine, but ok, the only problem was that when I arrived to Quito it took 1 hour to deliver my dog, they were supposed to deliver it the moment we get off the airplane.

No complimentary food and beverage (water, soda, coffe) is offered for a six and a half hours long international flight, not even in premium economy, just to try to squeeze a few more dollars out of the passengers. Same happened in the connecting flight, which was three and a half hours long (Bogota x Miami). First and last time flying with Avianca.

My international flight from LAX to Argentina had one free check in bag included in the price I paid, however your crew in LAX made me pay $95 USD to carry it on! Please note I had only on small size luggage (carry on size) and one backpack. I demand my $95 USD back that you guys charged me illegally in LAX.

Avianca was organized in boarding and disembarking and all announcements were made in both Spanish and English 👍🏼

Pros: "Flight cancelled at last minute still awaiting refund to my credit card. 4270 xxxx xxxx 9954"
Cons: "We understand the problems with cancellations but refund online after phone agent said that was the only way is still missing."
Cons: "Two hour delay. What the hell is going on here? We’re still waiting on the runway !!!!"

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One-way flight deals

directGo2Sky
0h 45mUIO-CUE
directAvianca
1h 01mUIO-CUE
directLATAM Airlines
0h 54mUIO-CUE
directDelta
0h 54mUIO-CUE
directIberia
0h 54mUIO-CUE
directAeromexico
0h 55mUIO-CUE

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Quito (UIO)Ecuador

Destination:

Cuenca (CUE)Ecuador

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