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$54 Find Cheap Flights from Quito to Cuenca

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Cheapest round-trip
$98
Overall average: $162
Avianca
Sat 3/21Mon 3/23
UIO - CUE • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$54
Typical prices: $80-$92
Avianca
Wed 3/25
UIO - CUE • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Quito to Cuenca (UIO-CUE)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Quito to Cuenca that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Quito to Cuenca

Sat, Mar 21 - Mon, Mar 23
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6:40 pm - 7:40 pm
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7:45 am - 8:35 am
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$98Avianca
Wed, Mar 11 - Sat, Mar 14
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8:30 am - 9:30 am
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8:25 pm - 9:25 pm
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$99Avianca
Sat, Mar 21 - Thu, Mar 26
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7:45 am - 8:35 am
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Tue, Mar 10 - Thu, Mar 12
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7:45 am - 8:35 am
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$103Avianca
Mon, Mar 9 - Fri, Mar 13
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7:45 am - 8:40 am
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$104Avianca
Thu, May 14 - Sat, May 23
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5:55 am - 6:55 am
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$105Avianca
Sat, Mar 14 - Tue, Mar 17
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6:00 am - 7:00 am
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7:45 am - 8:35 am
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$106Avianca
Thu, Mar 19 - Sat, Mar 21
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6:00 am - 7:00 am
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8:25 pm - 9:25 pm
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Tue, Mar 17 - Thu, Mar 19
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$111Avianca
Sat, Apr 4 - Sat, Apr 11
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8:30 pm - 9:25 pm
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$112Avianca
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Quito to Cuenca flights

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 round-trip 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 Friday, with Saturday 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 round-trip 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 January, where tickets cost $122 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $165 and $163 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Quito to Cuenca, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$54
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 6% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
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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.
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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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Quito to Cuenca?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Quito to Cuenca was $54 for a one-way ticket and $98 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Quito and Cuenca?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Quito to Cuenca?

    On your way to Cuenca, you’ll fly out from Quito Mariscal Sucr. You’ll be landing at Cuenca.

  • 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?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Quito and Cuenca.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Quito to Cuenca, LATAM Airlines or Avianca?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Quito to Cuenca are LATAM Airlines and Avianca. With an average price for the route of $175 and an overall rating of 7.5, LATAM Airlines is the most popular choice. Avianca is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $147 and an overall rating of 6.6.

  • 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 round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cuenca with an airline and back to Quito with another airline. Booking your flights between Quito and CUE can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Quito to Cuenca

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $65 or less one-way and $104 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Quito to Cuenca?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Quito Mariscal Sucr to Cuenca.
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Direct departures

Quito Mariscal Sucr to Cuenca

Monday

Avianca, LATAM Airlines

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Tuesday

Avianca, LATAM Airlines

Avianca, LATAM Airlines

Wednesday

Avianca, LATAM Airlines

Avianca, LATAM Airlines

Thursday

Avianca, LATAM Airlines

Avianca, LATAM Airlines

Friday

Avianca, LATAM Airlines

Avianca, LATAM Airlines

Saturday

Avianca, LATAM Airlines

Avianca, LATAM Airlines

Sunday

Avianca, LATAM Airlines

Avianca, LATAM Airlines

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Direct returns

Cuenca to Quito Mariscal Sucr

Monday

Avianca, LATAM Airlines

Avianca, LATAM Airlines

Tuesday

Avianca, LATAM Airlines

Avianca, LATAM Airlines

Wednesday

Avianca, LATAM Airlines

Avianca, LATAM Airlines

Thursday

Avianca, LATAM Airlines

Avianca, LATAM Airlines

Friday

Avianca, LATAM Airlines

Avianca, LATAM Airlines

Saturday

Avianca, LATAM Airlines

Avianca, LATAM Airlines

Sunday

Avianca, LATAM Airlines

Avianca, LATAM Airlines

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Reviews of the 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 1919 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.0Entertainment
8.0Crew
7.5Boarding
6.7Food
Airline reviews

Good check in process Poor information on payments at Lima airport

10.0 ExcellentKatana, Feb 2026
ASU - LIM
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Good check in process Poor information on payments at Lima airport

Apart of Sky miles delta. And they go everywhere in Brazil

There was a mechanical issue with the plane that they had to work on before we could take off. That's fine, by all means, PLEASE make sure the mechanics are functioning properly. What was a problem was the fact that we sat on the tarmac for 4.5 hours without moving, without letting us off the plane, and without climate control and air running through the plane. There was no explanation as to what was going on; they just kept promising that it would be "15 minutes, then we are on our way." At one point, they even switched the entire crew out and told everyone we just needed to wait for new employees to show up. Then, as the 4 hours were not moving, an hour before the full refund, they made a big show about "the flight starting and the doors are locked, so you have to sit down." We didn't move for another 40 minutes; they were just trying to skirt around legalities that entitled us to restitution. When the flight finally was underway, the plane was gigantic but cramped in design, my entertainment screen kept freezing and glitching, and subtitles didn't work, and the crew was passive-aggressive. Terrible flight.

Comfort in exit seat was excellent. FLight crew and flight were excellent. However exit seat tray table was broken so could not use it. Entertainment monitor did not work at all despite attempts to reset it.

LATAM’s crews are fine, but God help you if you need any customer service. Their app and website never work, with error after error. Trying to solve anything over the phone is painful, and lastly, the boarding pass LATAM gave me to board the flight with Delta was invalid and I had to purchase an emergency one-way ticket at the last minute to get home.

We traveled with two young children, and it was not possible for our family to be seated together. No one offered help or assistance to organize seating so we could sit with our kids. In the end, we managed to find two seats in Economy so I could at least sit with one of them, even though I had originally paid for Comfort+. In summary, I had to downgrade my seat just to be able to sit with one of my children, which was very disappointing

Good flight, boarding ok and crew very nice. Flight was not full so I was able to be very comfortable. Blanket and pillow provided with was good as it was very cold during the flight . Food was very good(small snack sandwich and an excellent piece of orange cake). Overall good flight, no complaints.

Check in -- in business took over 30 mins as there was only one attendant. Boarding was also a mess. The seat was too narrow and was not working properly. Food was very bad and the entertainment very poor. Crew was very polite and helpful, in fairness.

we were missing our luggage, trying to find someone to have any empathy was pretty much not happening....

Just to drop my already labeled bag it took 50 minutes inline. Completely disappointed with Latam operation at GRU

Horrible experience with Avianca, they delayed their flight and when we arrived to NYC, AVIANCA took 1 hr y 30 mins to park the airplane and all passenger get off the plane, it made me lost all my trains to get back home and I came back to my place at 3 am instead of 12 am. On the top of that their plane seat are so uncomfortable and is not enough space and killed my legs and knees, Avianca used to be good when it was a Colombian company, now after Brasilian company bought them, their service quality is bad and their flights are delayed and oversold.

I upgraded to businesses class. Because of that the flight was comfortable.

only a bag of chips and a bottle of water in business class was served

Not good, tried to purchase a first class upgrade and they couldn’t get it done. Was super uncomfortable the whole time.

Deplaning was a mess, I sat in business (seats are horrible) and the front door had a problem so we had to deplane from the rear exit. The stairs were not tall enough to reach so there was a large step down from the plane to the top of the stairs.

The flight attendant smashed her beverage cart into my knee, causing significant amount of pain. The seats were extremely uncomfortable. No food or drink is offered unless you want to pay the ridiculous prices for it. The schedule of flying in the overnight hours is also very uncomfortable.

We waited for one hour to deboard the plane after landing. That could be better

I like the crew they're very friendly. I don't like. on five hour flight they not offered snacks. Any drink. Not even coffee

Not even water is offered on the flight. You cannot lean back on the seats and the seats are so narrow you can’t avoid rubbing elbows with the person next to you.

I couldnt recline the seat. Other than that crew was very attentive and helpful. Thsnk you

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