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Among airlines operating Houston to Quito flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

Only United Airlines operates flights between Houston and Quito.

Flights from Houston to Quito may depart from several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH). Flights usually arrive at Quito Mariscal Sucr (UIO).

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

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Avianca: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Copa Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Houston to Quito:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $718 round-trip via Miami (MIA), compared to $933 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $90–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) - 81% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 2% of one-stop connections
• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 1% of one-stop connections

San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the Houston to Quito route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $859 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $980, a difference of $121. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Houston to Quito flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:05 pm and lands at 11:23 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:45 pm and lands at 5:03 am.

The flight takes about 5h 18m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 1% below the route average of $898. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A nonstop flight from Houston to Quito takes 5h 18m, covering 2,347 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $664 to $2,802. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Houston to Quito are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $572, which is 45% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 53m, compared with 8h 56m via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) and 9h 15m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

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

Round-trip flights from Houston to Quito range from $788 to $1,082, with an average of $898 over the past 12 months. Anything below $788 counts as a good deal.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Houston to Quito route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.