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

• Earliest: departs at 4:55 pm and lands at 7:05 pm
• Latest: departs at 4:55 pm and lands at 7:05 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 10m.

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

A nonstop flight from San José to Quito takes 2h 10m, 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 $287 to $349, with an average of $311 over the past 12 months. Anything below $287 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 3% above the $311 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $319 round-trip and layover options via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) at $321.

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

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $100–$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 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 $407 to $2,282. 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 $320, which is 115% above the typical average for this route.

Quito Mariscal Sucr Airport (UIO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $7 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) - 80% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 13% 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 6% on flights from San José to Quito. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $304 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $322, a difference of $18.

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

Only Avianca operates flights between San José and Quito.

Flying via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 03m, compared with 6h 27m via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) and 6h 45m 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.