What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Quito to San José flights?

Over the past year, Avianca have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 4% of flights being delayed.

What is the most punctual flight time for Quito to San José flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

How often are flights from Quito to San José delayed?

About 4% of weekly flights between Quito and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 156 minutes.

How popular is this Quito to San José flight route?

Flights from Quito Mariscal Sucr to San José Juan Santamaria Intl have been viewed 1 times in the past calendar month.

How long is the flight from Quito to San José?

For as low as £339, Avianca can have you in San José from Quito in 6h 05m. The distance between Quito and San José is about 806 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José ranges from 0.0 - 300.0 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 300.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit San José when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

Can I find deals for flights from Quito to San José that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Quito to San José flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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UIO Quito Mariscal Sucr - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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Quito Mariscal Sucr

Thu 12/11

03:10-09:07

1 stop6h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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£195

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UIO Quito Mariscal Sucr - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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03:08-09:04

1 stop6h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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00:00-01:00

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£195

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UIO Quito Mariscal Sucr - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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03:08-07:04

1 stop4h 56m

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£195

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03:08-07:05

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San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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00:00-01:00

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UIO Quito Mariscal Sucr - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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Quito Mariscal Sucr

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03:08-08:17

1 stop6h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

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£195

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UIO Quito Mariscal Sucr - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

UIOSJO

Quito Mariscal Sucr

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03:09-08:19

1 stop6h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

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£195

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UIOSJO

Quito Mariscal Sucr

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18:33-08:17

1 stop14h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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00:00-01:00

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UIO Quito Mariscal Sucr - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

UIOSJO

Quito Mariscal Sucr

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08:23-13:52

1 stop6h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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00:00-01:00

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£195

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UIO Quito Mariscal Sucr - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

UIOSJO

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18:50-23:55

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19:45-02:55

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UIO Quito Mariscal Sucr - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

UIOSJO

Quito Mariscal Sucr

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03:09-09:04

1 stop6h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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

Booking 60 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Quito to San José. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Quito to San José?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Quito to San José (average of £235). Flying from Quito to San José in September is currently the most expensive (average of £288). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from UIO to SJO?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Quito to San José as you normally would.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Quito to San José?

Airfare is above average for this route at the moment.

Quito to San José flights typically cost between £246 and £295 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £339 on Avianca (5 Oct–9 Oct).

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How popular is this Quito to San José flight route?
Flights from Quito Mariscal Sucr to San José Juan Santamaria Intl have been viewed 1 times in the past calendar month.
How long is the flight from Quito to San José?
For as low as £339, Avianca can have you in San José from Quito in 6h 05m. The distance between Quito and San José is about 806 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
Can I find deals for flights from Quito to San José that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Quito to San José flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Quito to San José?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Quito to San José.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Quito to San José?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Quito to San José by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Quito to San José?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Quito to San José (average of £235). Flying from Quito to San José in September is currently the most expensive (average of £288). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Booking 60 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Quito to San José. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Quito to San José as you normally would.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Quito to San José?

Airfare is above average for this route at the moment.

Quito to San José flights typically cost between £246 and £295 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £339 on Avianca (5 Oct–9 Oct).

How often are flights from Quito to San José delayed?

About 4% of weekly flights between Quito and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 156 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Quito to San José flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Quito to San José flights?

Over the past year, Avianca have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 4% of flights being delayed.

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Quito to San José flights typically cost between £246 and £295 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £339 on Avianca (5 Oct–9 Oct).