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$117+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to Ecuador

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — UIO
Dec 6 — Dec 131
Sat 12/6
Sat 12/13
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica to Ecuador. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 6, 2025.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/224:15 pmSJO - GYE
1 stop6h 20mAvianca
Thu 11/273:30 amGYE - SJO
1 stop6h 20mAvianca
Deal found 11/4$256
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/224:15 pmSJO - UIO
1 stop8h 05mAvianca
Sun 11/309:20 amUIO - SJO
1 stop4h 35mAvianca
Deal found 11/5$268
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/234:45 pmSJO - UIO
Nonstop2h 20mAvianca
Wed 11/268:10 amUIO - SJO
1 stop5h 45mAvianca
Deal found 11/4$270
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/59:45 amSJO - UIO
1 stop7h 10mAvianca
Sun 12/77:05 pmUIO - SJO
1 stop6h 10mAvianca
Deal found 11/6$276
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/224:15 pmSJO - UIO
1 stop6h 35mAvianca
Mon 11/247:05 pmUIO - SJO
1 stop6h 10mAvianca
Deal found 11/4$278
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/14:15 pmSJO - UIO
1 stop8h 05mAvianca
Wed 12/103:30 amUIO - SJO
1 stop6h 20mAvianca
Deal found 11/5$279
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/54:08 amSJO - GYE
1 stop6h 10mCopa Airlines
Thu 11/136:37 pmGYE - SJO
1 stop15h 28mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/5$280
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/14:45 pmSJO - UIO
Nonstop2h 20mAvianca
Fri 12/53:30 amUIO - SJO
1 stop6h 20mAvianca
Deal found 11/5$280
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/64:08 amSJO - GYE
1 stop6h 10mCopa Airlines
Mon 11/106:37 pmGYE - SJO
1 stop4h 19mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/5$282
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/284:45 pmSJO - UIO
Nonstop2h 20mAvianca
Mon 12/111:30 amUIO - SJO
Nonstop2h 15mAvianca
Deal found 11/5$282
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/124:45 pmSJO - UIO
Nonstop2h 20mAvianca
Sun 12/144:00 amUIO - SJO
2 stops8h 45mAvianca
Deal found 11/6$286
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/64:08 amSJO - UIO
1 stop7h 43mCopa Airlines
Mon 11/106:34 pmUIO - SJO
1 stop4h 22mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/6$288

Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to Ecuador

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Costa Rica to Ecuador flight deals. Data was last updated November 6, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$256
(Avianca)

One-way from

$117
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$278

Good round-trip deal

$341 or less

Good one-way deal

$100 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Costa Rica to Ecuador that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 6, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to Ecuador that are best for you.

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Costa Rica

Fly to

Ecuador

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséGuayaquil

SJO - GYE

SJOGYE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/4

1:45 am-2:30 pm

1 stop11h 45m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Mon 2/16

6:55 pm-12:15 am

1 stop6h 20m

$256

San JoséGuayaquil

SJO - GYE

SJOGYE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/18

4:15 pm-1:05 am

1 stop7h 50m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Sat 1/31

6:55 pm-12:15 am

1 stop6h 20m

$256

San JoséGuayaquil

SJO - GYE

SJOGYE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/22

4:15 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Thu 11/27

3:30 am-8:50 am

1 stop6h 20m

$256

San JoséQuito

SJO - UIO

SJOUIO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 12/7

1:45 am-8:55 am

1 stop6h 10m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Mon 12/8

3:30 am-8:50 am

1 stop6h 20m

$279

San JoséQuito

SJO - UIO

SJOUIO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/4

1:45 am-8:55 am

1 stop6h 10m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Mon 12/8

10:05 am-3:20 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$279

San JoséQuito

SJO - UIO

SJOUIO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/31

5:52 am-2:09 pm

1 stop7h 17m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Tue 4/7

6:33 pm-7:06 am

1 stop13h 33m

$288

San JoséQuito

SJO - UIO

SJOUIO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/8

5:50 am-2:09 pm

1 stop7h 19m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Sat 2/14

6:33 pm-8:21 am

1 stop14h 48m

$288

San JoséQuito

SJO - UIO

SJOUIO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 4/12

10:08 am-12:31 am

1 stop13h 23m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Sat 4/18

3:09 am-8:21 am

1 stop6h 12m

$288

San JoséQuito

SJO - UIO

SJOUIO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/7

8:11 am-2:09 pm

1 stop4h 58m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Wed 2/11

3:09 am-9:06 am

1 stop6h 57m

$288

San JoséQuito

SJO - UIO

SJOUIO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/15

4:15 pm-1:20 am

1 stop8h 05m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Fri 1/23

4:00 am-11:45 am

2 stops8h 45m

$288

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Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to Ecuador

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Ecuador from Costa Rica with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Costa Rica to Ecuador

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Costa Rica to Ecuador?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Ecuador (average of $142). Flying from Costa Rica to Ecuador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $240). 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 CR to EC?

Find hourly flight availability from Costa Rica to Ecuador. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 6, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Costa Rica to Ecuador at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 42% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Ecuador

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Ecuador. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Ecuador. Reviews last updated November 6, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Copa Airlines and Avianca from Costa Rica to Ecuador by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,563 reviews

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,563 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,563 reviews

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,469 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,563 reviews

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip

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  • How popular is this Costa Rica to Ecuador flight route?

    Within the past month, 7 users have taken a look at flights from Costa Rica to Ecuador.

  • How long is the flight from Costa Rica to Ecuador?

    For as low as $288, Avianca can have you in Ecuador from Costa Rica in 7h 17m. Airlines will cover a distance of 806 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Costa Rica to Ecuador that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Costa Rica to Ecuador flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Costa Rica to Ecuador?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Costa Rica to Ecuador.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Costa Rica to Ecuador?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Costa Rica to Ecuador 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 Costa Rica to Ecuador?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Ecuador (average of $142). Flying from Costa Rica to Ecuador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $240). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Costa Rica to Ecuador

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Costa Rica to Ecuador. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 6, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$210Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$233Average$314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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