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Among airlines operating Quito to Buenos Aires flights:

• Avianca: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

Only Avianca operates flights between Quito and Buenos Aires.

Flights from Quito to Buenos Aires usually depart from Quito Mariscal Sucr (UIO) and may arrive at several airports in Buenos Aires area, including Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) and Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini (EZE).

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 checked bag in Economy Class 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 Quito to Buenos Aires:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $579 round-trip via Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM), compared to $662 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $85–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM) - 83% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo (GYE) - 2% of one-stop connections

Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 10% on the Quito to Buenos Aires route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $592 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $653, a difference of $61. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Quito to Buenos Aires route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 21 minutes.

Some of the most popular sights in Buenos Aires are Obelisco de Buenos Aires, Estadio Monumental and Microcentro. These are among the most viewed places in Buenos Aires on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 9:15 pm and lands at 3:00 am
• Latest: departs at 9:15 pm and lands at 3:00 am.

The flight takes about 5h 45m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 13% above the route average of $617. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Quito to Buenos Aires takes 5h 45m, covering 2,708 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 $413 to $2,828. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Quito to Buenos Aires are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $310, which is 12% below the typical average for this route.

Avianca is the only airline operating Quito to Buenos Aires flights. 93% of its flights are on time.

Night 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.

Flying via Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo (GYE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 14m, compared with 10h 30m via Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM) and 11h 08m via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG).

Buenos Aires is 2 hours ahead of Quito (Argentina Time vs Ecuador Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since Buenos Aires is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) — daily rates from around $15:

• Hertz
• Rentacar
• Street Rent a Car
• Alamo
• Localiza

Near Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) — daily rates from around $25:

• Alamo
• Hertz
• Localiza
• Rentacar
• Europcar

Round-trip flights from Quito to Buenos Aires range from $538 to $689, with an average of $617 over the past 12 months. Anything below $538 counts as a good deal.