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

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 5:52 am
• Latest: departs at 10:15 pm and lands at 11:07 pm.

The flight takes about 52m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Guayaquil to Quito:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Guayaquil to Quito takes 52m, covering 176 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Guayaquil to Quito range from $124 to $174, with an average of $150 over the past 12 months. Anything below $124 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 4% above the $150 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $21–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Avianca and LATAM Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Guayaquil to Quito flights, with 37% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 32%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 6%.

One-way fares from Guayaquil to Quito are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $108, which is 36% above the typical average for this route.

Quito Mariscal Sucr Airport (UIO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $7 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Fox
• Sixt
• Alamo
• Localiza

Flights from Guayaquil to Quito usually depart from Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo (GYE) and arrive at Quito Mariscal Sucr (UIO).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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 Guayaquil to Quito route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 32m.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 6% on flights from Guayaquil to Quito. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $145 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $153, a difference of $8.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Guayaquil and Quito. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• LATAM Airlines
• Avianca

Among airlines operating Guayaquil to Quito flights:

• Avianca: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• LATAM Airlines: 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
• LATAM Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Getting a car rental after landing at Mariscal Sucre International Airport is never a hassle in Quito. There are various car rental agencies, such as Avis, Enterprise, and Budget, whose offices are located at the pre-security check entrance of the airport's main terminal.

You should never get to your destination before visiting the city’s cable car and having an aerial view of the city, including its mountain. This place is about a 10min drive from the airport. You can also visit the El Panecillo, where the Our Lady of Quito statue is located.

You can consider using the car rentals on-site at the airport, taxi located at the entrance of the main terminal, buses located at the Río Coca Terminal or Quitumbe Terminal, or Aerobuses that departs every 30 minutes from the airport to the city center.

Consider booking a flight from Guayaquil to Quito with LATAM airlines for a great flight with your kid. If you're flying with a child on your lap, this airline has the most legroom coach for excellent comfort. The airlines also offer kid games, DVDs, and a variety of kid snacks to keep your youngster entertained during the journey.