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Cheapest round-trip
$253
Typical prices: $266-$359
Avianca
Fri 11/16Mon 11/19
UIO - SCY • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$302
Typical prices: $270-$388
Avianca
Wed 11/14Fri 11/16
UIO - SCY • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
1 day a week
You can fly direct with Avianca. Average duration is 2h 06m
Direct flights
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LATAM Airlines
Most punctual • 100% on-time
Morning
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
26 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 26 weeks in advance save around 21% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 14% price drop
August
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from Quito to San Cristobal (UIO-SCY)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Quito to San Cristobal

Mon, Nov 16 - Thu, Nov 19
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10:50 am - 1:20 pmUIO  Quito Mariscal Sucr-SCY San Cristobal
3h 30m1 stop Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
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1:05 pm - 5:35 pmSCY  San Cristobal-UIO Quito Mariscal Sucr
3h 30m1 stop Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
$253Avianca
Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 9
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9:20 am - 12:15 pmUIO  Quito Mariscal Sucr-SCY San Cristobal
3h 55m1 stop Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
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2:15 pm - 6:50 pmSCY  San Cristobal-UIO Quito Mariscal Sucr
3h 35m1 stop Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
$253Avianca
Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17
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9:20 am - 12:15 pmUIO  Quito Mariscal Sucr-SCY San Cristobal
3h 55m1 stop Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
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1:05 pm - 5:35 pmSCY  San Cristobal-UIO Quito Mariscal Sucr
3h 30m1 stop Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
$253Avianca
Sat, Nov 14 - Mon, Nov 16
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8:10 am - 10:45 amUIO  Quito Mariscal Sucr-SCY San Cristobal
3h 35m1 stop Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
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1:05 pm - 5:35 pmSCY  San Cristobal-UIO Quito Mariscal Sucr
3h 30m1 stop Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
$253Avianca
Sun, Dec 6 - Sun, Dec 13
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7:38 am - 10:04 amUIO  Quito Mariscal Sucr-SCY San Cristobal
3h 26m1 stop Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
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3:05 pm - 7:20 pmSCY  San Cristobal-UIO Quito Mariscal Sucr
3h 15m1 stop Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
$308LATAM Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 29
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9:56 am - 12:30 pmUIO  Quito Mariscal Sucr-SCY San Cristobal
3h 34m1 stop Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
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10:44 am - 3:15 pmSCY  San Cristobal-UIO Quito Mariscal Sucr
3h 31m1 stop Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
$342LATAM Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 22
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8:10 am - 12:15 pmUIO  Quito Mariscal Sucr-SCY San Cristobal
5h 05m1 stop Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
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3:05 pm - 7:22 pmSCY  San Cristobal-UIO Quito Mariscal Sucr
3h 17m1 stop Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
$345Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jan 10 - Sun, Jan 10
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8:10 am - 10:45 amUIO  Quito Mariscal Sucr-SCY San Cristobal
3h 35m1 stop Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
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3:05 pm - 7:21 pmSCY  San Cristobal-UIO Quito Mariscal Sucr
3h 16m1 stop Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
$378Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jan 17 - Sat, Jan 23
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7:38 am - 10:04 amUIO  Quito Mariscal Sucr-SCY San Cristobal
3h 26m1 stop Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
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1:14 pm - 5:32 pmSCY  San Cristobal-UIO Quito Mariscal Sucr
3h 18m1 stop Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
$411LATAM Airlines
Tue, Dec 8 - Fri, Dec 11
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6:00 am - 12:15 pmUIO  Quito Mariscal Sucr-SCY San Cristobal
31h 15m2 stops Cuenca Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
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2:18 pm - 6:38 pmSCY  San Cristobal-UIO Quito Mariscal Sucr
3h 20m1 stop Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
$466Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Quito to San Cristobal flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Quito to San Cristobal?

Round-trip flights from Quito to San Cristobal typically range from $266 to $359. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $253, on Avianca.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Quito to San Cristobal?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Quito to San Cristobal. It’s 4% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 3% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Quito to San Cristobal?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Quito to San Cristobal at $262 round-trip.
•July ($345) and April ($331) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 31% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Quito to San Cristobal the cheapest?

Flights from Quito to San Cristobal are cheapest 26 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 21% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Quito to San Cristobal

 
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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

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Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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Marisa Garcia

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Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Key details for Quito to San Cristobal flights

Low season

May

Cheapest flight

$148
Beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 32% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Quito to San Cristobal

When to book flights from Quito to San Cristobal

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Quito to San Cristobal based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Quito to San Cristobal flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Quito to San Cristobal?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 9:20 am and lands at 11:26 am
    • Latest: departs at 9:30 am and lands at 11:36 am.

    The flight takes about 2h 06m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Quito to San Cristobal?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Quito to San Cristobal.

  • How long is a flight from Quito to San Cristobal?

    A nonstop flight from Quito to San Cristobal takes 2h 06m, covering 779 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Quito to San Cristobal?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Quito to San Cristobal flight?

    Round-trip flights from Quito to San Cristobal range from $266 to $359, with an average of $304 over the past 12 months. Anything below $266 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Quito to San Cristobal flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 13% above the $304 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Quito to San Cristobal?

    On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $325 round-trip and layover options via Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo (GYE) at $319.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Quito to San Cristobal?

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

  • Have flight prices from Quito to San Cristobal changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $253 to $926. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Quito to San Cristobal looking right now?

    One-way fares from Quito to San Cristobal are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $152, which is 17% below the typical average for this route.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Quito to San Cristobal?

    Flights from Quito to San Cristobal usually depart from Quito Mariscal Sucr (UIO) and arrive at San Cristobal (SCY).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Quito to San Cristobal?

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

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Quito to San Cristobal?

    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 San Cristobal route, 3% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 50m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Quito to San Cristobal pass through?

    Most connecting flights from Quito to San Cristobal pass through Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo (GYE), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Quito to San Cristobal?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 7% on flights from Quito to San Cristobal. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $293 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $315, a difference of $22.

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

  • What airlines fly from Quito to San Cristobal?

    Only Avianca operates flights between Quito and San Cristobal.

  • What is the time difference between Quito and San Cristobal?

    San Cristobal is 1 hour behind Quito (Galapagos Time vs Ecuador Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Quito to San Cristobal flights?

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

    • Avianca: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class

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

Your guide to booking Quito to San Cristobal flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Monday flights average $293, about $22 less than Friday fares (7% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 26 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 21% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Quito to San Cristobal trip for January. Fares historically average $262 round-trip in that month - typically $83 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with LATAM Airlines. Over the past three months, 100% of LATAM Airlines flights from Quito to San Cristobal arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 97%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 50m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $319 round-trip on this route - about $6 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to San Cristobal Airport.

    • Eco Hotel Arena Blanca
    • Eco Hotel Katarma
    • Hostal Cabañas Don Jorge

Prefer to fly direct from Quito to San Cristobal?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Quito Mariscal Sucr Airport to San Cristobal Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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Quito Mariscal Sucr to San Cristobal

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