UIO - SJO

$182 Find Cheap Flights from Quito to San José

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Quito to San José departing on 3/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Quito to San José, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$294
Typical prices: $286-$352
Copa Airlines
Tue 2/3Tue 2/10
UIO - SJO • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$330
Typical prices: $304-$326
Avianca
Thu 3/12Sun 3/15
UIO - SJO • Non-stop
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Copa Airlines
Cheapest • from $294 (round-trip)
Copa Airlines
Best reviews • 7.6 score
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When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 4% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
June
Cheapest • 9% price drop
August
Most popular
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Nonstop flights
4 days a week
There are direct flights from Quito to San José 4 days a week: Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat.
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Cheap Flights from Quito to San José (UIO-SJO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Quito to San José 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Quito to San José

Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 10
Copa Airlines Logo
6:33 pm - 7:06 am
UIO
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SJO
13h 33m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
5:50 am - 12:52 pm
SJO
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UIO
6h 02m
1 stop
$294Copa Airlines
Sun, Mar 1 - Tue, Mar 31
Copa Airlines Logo
6:33 pm - 7:05 am
UIO
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SJO
13h 32m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
4:09 am - 12:32 pm
SJO
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UIO
7h 23m
1 stop
$305Copa Airlines
Fri, Mar 6 - Sun, Mar 8
Avianca Logo
8:15 am - 12:35 pm
UIO
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SJO
5h 20m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
4:45 pm - 8:05 pm
SJO
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UIO
2h 20mnonstop
$308Avianca
Wed, Apr 22 - Tue, Apr 28
Copa Airlines Logo
3:08 am - 4:48 pm
UIO
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SJO
14h 40m
2 stops
Copa Airlines Logo
2:49 pm - 11:33 pm
SJO
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UIO
7h 44m
1 stop
$310Copa Airlines
Wed, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 18
Copa Airlines Logo
3:09 am - 7:06 am
UIO
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SJO
4h 57m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
5:51 pm - 12:31 am
SJO
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UIO
5h 40m
1 stop
$314Copa Airlines
Sat, Mar 7 - Sat, Mar 14
Copa Airlines Logo
6:33 pm - 8:20 am
UIO
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SJO
14h 47m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
4:09 am - 2:09 pm
SJO
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UIO
9h 00m
1 stop
$317Copa Airlines
Wed, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 18
Copa Airlines Logo
3:09 am - 4:46 pm
UIO
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SJO
14h 37m
2 stops
Copa Airlines Logo
5:51 pm - 12:31 am
SJO
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UIO
5h 40m
1 stop
$319Copa Airlines
Fri, Mar 20 - Thu, Mar 26
Avianca Logo
8:15 am - 12:35 pm
UIO
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SJO
5h 20m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
7:50 pm - 2:00 am
SJO
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UIO
5h 10m
1 stop
$321Avianca
Fri, Mar 20 - Thu, Mar 26
Avianca Logo
8:00 am - 12:35 pm
UIO
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SJO
5h 35m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
12:40 pm - 2:00 am
SJO
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UIO
12h 20m
2 stops
$322Avianca
Sat, Feb 14 - Tue, Feb 17
Copa Airlines Logo
6:33 pm - 7:06 am
UIO
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SJO
13h 33m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
5:50 am - 12:52 pm
SJO
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UIO
6h 02m
1 stop
$326Copa Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Quito to San José flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Quito to San José to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Quito to San José departing in February.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Quito to San José?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Quito to San José clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to San José on a Sunday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Quito, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Quito to San José?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Quito to San José, 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 San José is June, where tickets cost $272 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $328 and $320 respectively.

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

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 San José, 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 San José, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 4% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$182
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 2% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
Flight from Quito to San José

When to book flights from Quito to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Quito to San José based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Quito to San José

  • What is the cheapest flight from Quito to San José?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Quito to San José was $182 for a one-way ticket and $294 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is required to fly from Quito to San José.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Quito to San José?

    Only Delta offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Quito to San José flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Quito to San José?

    The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Quito to San José flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Quito to San José?

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

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

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Quito to San José on on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Quito to San José, Copa Airlines or Avianca?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Quito to San José are Copa Airlines and Avianca. With an average price for the route of $314 and an overall rating of 7.6, Copa Airlines is the most popular choice. Avianca is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $296 and an overall rating of 6.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Quito to San José?

    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 San José.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Quito to San José?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José 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 San José?

    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 San José with an airline and back to Quito with another airline. Booking your flights between Quito and SJO 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 San José?

    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 San José from Quito up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Quito to San José?

 
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 San José Juan Santamaria Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Quito Mariscal Sucr Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Quito Mariscal Sucr to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Monday

Avianca

Avianca

Tuesday

Avianca

Avianca

Thursday

Avianca

Avianca

Saturday

Avianca

Avianca

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Direct returns

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Quito Mariscal Sucr

Monday

Avianca

Avianca

Wednesday

Avianca

Avianca

Friday

Avianca

Avianca

Sunday

Avianca

Avianca

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Quito to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Quito to San José. 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 San José? 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.
7.6
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 1561 reviews
8.1Crew
7.4Comfort
7.8Boarding
6.8Entertainment
6.8Food
Airline reviews

A lot things happened in this trip.The fly should be less stress.

6.0 GoodIrma, Jan 2026
PTY - MIA
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A lot things happened in this trip.The fly should be less stress.

There should be a warning regarding the quality of the aircraft on the website as we reserve the tickets. There was no TV or any type of screen onboard. The wifi they offer is good for nothing. Traveling 9 hours straight with kids and no type of entetainment was horrible. I wish I had been informed prior so I could buy a ticket with another airline. The food was a joke too. A very tiny portion per passenger. They also charged $100 per checked bag. With United I used to pay $60. So, fair to say that I wont be flying Copa anymore. Their aircraft was super old, outdated, no entertainment, with nearly no onboard food.

The flight was good overall. Everything went smoothly, although the landing was a bit rough. Still, it was a pleasant experience

Very strict carry on rules meant most of the plane had to gate check their luggage. As is often the case had things that were broken because of this, but I appreciated not being charged to gate check. Otherwise good flight and great crew once on the plane

Some of the Air hostesses are not that friendly. Need improvement

Simply as follows:- First, there was no vegetarian option for the meal Second, only 2 washrooms for the entire economy class.

I liked the meatloaf the chicken was awful but the plane was on time and got there and the staff was nice.

As always, Copa Airlines is great to fly on. The flights are always on time, the staff are pleasant and helpful and it's always a wonderful flying experience.

Cops Airlines is fantastic! The level of care and professionalism provided by the entire crew was top rate.

the food served was an embarrassment. No connection for charging the cellphone... What a crappy airline.

It was delayed and I lost my connection flight to Cali and I missed my Mom's funeral and avianca lost my check in luggage

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

I actually upgraded to the medium level of seats from basic and even doing that it may have been physically the most uncomfortable flight I have ever had. They packed everyone like is a train to death camp. It was a red eye so I hoped to get some sleep but it was physically impossible to find a comfortable way to rest. I met other folks on the same flight and they said the same thing. It was an utterly miserable flight and if I have any other options I will never fly with them again

Provide free food and drinks on an international flight. Add updated head rests

Staff are the rudest in the industry … awful customer service … will never fly Avianca again

Last seat of Bussines Class it does recline but passenger seating behind kept pushing since they did not have space once my seat was reclined

I like the crew members they're very friendly. Clean plane. The flight was on time. I dont like the comfort my car seat its better that the plane seats. They charge for everything. This airline was very good. Now it's a low cost airline

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

Horrible experience. Flight cancelled. Arrived at destination 12 hs later. No one gave us an answer or any information. Very very poor service. We won’t ever travel again with Avianca

Did not fly with Pakistan International Airlines. Have never flown with Pakistan International Airlines.

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