Quito Flight Tips

   Top Airlines That Fly To Quito

Book cheap flights & plane tickets to Quito with Jetsetz. Jetsetz is an airline consolidator that specializes in cheap flights to Quito, Ecuador. As a wholesaler, Jetsetz compares top airlines & travel websites to find the cheapest flights to Quito. Some of the top airlines that fly to Quito are: Latam Ecuador, COPA, Avianca, Aeromexico, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines to name a few.  Most of these airlines offer cheap non-stop flights to Quito as well as direct flights to Quito through various airports located in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Central America.  Jetsetz also works with international airlines that offer cheap one-way flights to Quito.

   Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)

The best way to find cheap flights to Quito is to book your flights to the Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO).  The Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport is the largest airport in Ecuador and is the primary gateway into country.  The Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport is located in the northern part of the country and is the best airport to search for cheap flights to Ecuador.  If you are searching for flights to the Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport, please enter the airport code UIO into the arrival city search box. This will narrow your flight search to the Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport.  For more information on the Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport, please visit the Ecuador Airport Transportation section below.

   Best Time To Fly To Quito

As Quito is located south of the equator, the best time to fly to Quito is between the months of April – May.  This is the prime time to travel to Quito as the weather is cooler, and the prices for flights are cheaper than the peak spring & summer travel season.  July - September is winter in Quito (the low season) with the best prices on flights to Quito.  August is the cheapest month to fly to Quito.  Summer and spring is the peak travel season, with the most expensive prices on flights to Quito.  If you are planning to fly during these busy times, be sure to book your flight at least 60 days prior to your departure date to get the cheapest fare.

   Cheap Flights From Quito

Quito's central location between South America and Central America make it a great hub for those looking for cheap flights from Ecuador and Central America.  There are numerous international airlines that offer cheap flights from the Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO).  Most flights departing Quito are handled by Avianca, Tame and LATAM airlines.  To catch your flight from the Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport, you will need to move from the International terminal to the Domestic terminal. Depending on where you are in the terminal, you also may need to check your bag through customs and security, so be sure to give yourself at least 2 hours to connect to your domestic flight within the airport.

   Quito Airport Transportation

If you choose to fly into the Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport, you will need to work out your ground transportation.  The Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport is located 40 km north-east of Quito’s historic center.  The best way to travel from the Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport to the Quito city center is to take a taxi, or hire a rental car.  Taxis take about 45 minutes (depending on traffic) to travel the round about route from the Quito International Airport to the Quito city center.  If you are planning on traveling to other cities within Ecuador, you will probably want to hire rent a car.  You can either rent a car at the Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport or take public transportation into the city center and rent a car at one of the rental car offices located throughout Quito. 

   Top Things To Do In Quito

Encounter a unique cultural experience when traveling to Quito, Ecuador. Quito has many attractions for all kinds of visitors.  Quito is a mix of colonial history and modern enterprise. The historic center was constructed by Spanish settlers in the 1500s and most of the colonial architecture remains to this day.  The area is so impressive and so well preserved that it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site.  Other parts of the city feature exciting nightlife, museums, art, dance, live music and many other exciting activities.  People in the know are flocking to the cool La Floresta neighborhood.  Isabel La Catolic and Avenida 12 de Octubre are two streets lined with fun cafes, jazz clubs, coffee houses and some of the city’s best Ecuadorian restaurants.  Travelers come to Plaza Foch to have fun.  The area caters to travelers looking to shop, want lively clubs, cool hookah lounges and fun pubs.