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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San José to Quito:

• Earliest: departs at 16:55 and lands at 19:05
• Latest: departs at 16:55 and lands at 19:05.

The flight takes about 2h 10m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from San José to Quito.

A direct flight from San José to Quito takes 2h 10m, covering 806 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from San José to Quito range from £215 to £262, with an average of £233 over the past 12 months. Anything below £215 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 3% above the route average of £233. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at £239 return and stopover options via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) at £241.

Avianca is the only airline operating San José to Quito flights. 95% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £75–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Avianca. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £314 to £1,752. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San José to Quito are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £476, which is 326% above the typical average for this route.

Quito Mariscal Sucr Airport (UIO) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £5 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Europcar
• Fox
• Sixt
• Alamo
• Localiza

Flights from San José to Quito usually depart from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) and arrive at Quito Mariscal Sucr (UIO).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the San José to Quito route, 5% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 52 minutes.

One-stop flights from San José to Quito most commonly connect through:

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) – 80% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) – 13% of one-stop connections
• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) – 6% of one-stop connections
• Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo (GYE) – 1% of one-stop connections

Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 6% on the San José to Quito route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £228 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £241, a difference of £13. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Avianca operates flights between San José and Quito.

Flying via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 03m, compared to 6h 27m via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) and 6h 45m via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL).

Quito is 1 hour ahead of San José (Ecuador Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating San José to Quito flights:

• Avianca: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Avianca: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.