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Among airlines operating Quito to San José flights:

• Avianca: offers free seat selection

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

Only Avianca operates flights between Quito and San José.

Flights from Quito to San José usually depart from Quito Mariscal Sucr (UIO) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

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

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

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

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $345 round-trip via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL), compared to $370 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $80–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Avianca. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

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

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 71% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 17% of one-stop connections
• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo (GYE) - 4% of one-stop connections

Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Quito to San José route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 10%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $343 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $380: a $37 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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 José route, 3% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 53 minutes.

Some of the most popular sights in San José are Parque Metropolitano La Sabana, Barrio Amón and Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica. These are among the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 11:35 am and lands at 1:50 pm
• Latest: departs at 3:25 pm and lands at 5:40 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 15m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 0% above the route average of $361. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Quito to San José takes 2h 15m, covering 806 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 $418 to $2,699. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Quito to San José are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $290, which is 28% above the typical average for this route.

Avianca is the only airline operating Quito to San José flights. 97% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon 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 Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 02m, compared with 6h 27m via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) and 6h 30m via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL).

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

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Budget
· Avis
· Priceless
· Routes Car & Truck Rentals
· Payless

Round-trip flights from Quito to San José range from $320 to $387, with an average of $361 over the past 12 months. Anything below $320 counts as a good deal.