How often are flights from San José to Quito delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between San José and Quito have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 115 minutes.

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

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

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

Over the past year, Avianca have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.

How long is the flight from San José to Quito?

Copa Airlines can get you from San José to Quito in just under 8h 17m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 806 mi.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Quito ranges from 20.0 - 170.0 inches per month. April is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Quito when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Quito, 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 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

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The price you pay for your flight from San José to Quito may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 19 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Quito (average of £221). Flying from San José to Quito in December is currently the most expensive (average of £249). 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 SJO to UIO?

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

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

Airfare is above average for this route at the moment.

San José to Quito flights typically cost between £223 and £269 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £310 on Copa Airlines (5 Feb–12 Feb).

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How long is the flight from San José to Quito?
Copa Airlines can get you from San José to Quito in just under 8h 17m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 806 mi.
Can I find deals for flights from San José to Quito that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San José to Quito flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San José to Quito?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San José to Quito.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to Quito?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to Quito 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 San José to Quito?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Quito (average of £221). Flying from San José to Quito in December is currently the most expensive (average of £249). 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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The price you pay for your flight from San José to Quito may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 19 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Airfare is above average for this route at the moment.

San José to Quito flights typically cost between £223 and £269 in February.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £310 on Copa Airlines (5 Feb–12 Feb).

How often are flights from San José to Quito delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between San José and Quito have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 115 minutes.

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

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

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

Over the past year, Avianca have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.

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San José to Quito flights typically cost between £223 and £269 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £310 on Copa Airlines (5 Feb–12 Feb).