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

A nonstop flight from San José to Quito takes 00m, 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.

Round-trip flights from San José to Quito range from $299 to $393, with an average of $330 over the past 12 months. Anything below $299 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 6% above the $330 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $312 round-trip via Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo (GYE), compared to $326 for nonstop.

Avianca is the only airline operating San José to Quito flights. 95% of its flights are on time.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Avianca. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $355 to $2,210. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San José to Quito are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $337, which is 103% above the typical average for this route.

Quito Mariscal Sucr Airport (UIO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $41 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Fox
• Sixt
• Alamo
• Localiza

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

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route.

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 San José to Quito route, 5% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 58m.

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

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 72% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 21% of one-stop connections
• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo (GYE) - 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from San José to Quito. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $311 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $349, a difference of $38.

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

Flying via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 01m, compared with 6h 15m via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) and 6h 27m via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL).

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

Among airlines operating San José to Quito flights:

• Avianca: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

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 always check the fare details before booking.