Cheap flights from San Jose to Quito

One-way fares from $305 · SJO → UIO · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Cheapest fare
$305

Copa Airlines · Fri, Dec 4

Cheapest month
December

from $305

Direct flights
Not recently

Usually 1+ stop

Quickest trip
4h 17m

1,280 km

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Cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Quito

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 $306
  2. December 2026 Cheapest $305
  3. February 2027 $334

Cheapest dates in December 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Copa Airlines
Depart12:02 Fri, Dec 4SJO → UIO 4h 23m · 2 stops
$305one way, per person
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About flights from San Jose to Quito

San Jose (SJO) and Quito (UIO) are about 1,280 km apart. We haven't seen direct fares on this route recently, so expect at least one stop; the quickest journey we've seen takes about 4h 17m. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $305, and December 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from San Jose to Quito?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $305 with Copa Airlines, departing Friday, December 4, 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $305 to $334.

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

December 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $305 one way.

Are there direct flights from San Jose to Quito?

We haven't seen direct fares recently, so most journeys include at least one stop.

How long is the flight from San Jose to Quito?

The quickest journey we've seen takes about 4h 17m. San Jose and Quito are around 1,280 km apart.

Which airlines fly from San Jose to Quito?

Recent fares on this route were with Copa Airlines and avianca airlines.

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