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Cheap flights to Quito, Ecuador

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Quito is the capital city of Ecuador and dates from 1533, when it was built on the ruins of the Inca capital conquered by the Spanish. The city is sited high in an Andean valley and at 9,350 feet above sea level (2,800 metres), it is the second highest capital city in the world. Quito's historic Spanish-colonial city center is fantastically well preserved and was key in the city becoming the first UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978. Here you will find wonderful areas like the church and square of Santo Domingo, the Street of the Seven Crosses and San Francisco Square. The oldest street is La Ronda, which bustles with eateries, art and nightlife. The Plaza Grande is the city's main square and is lined with impressive official buildings. La Mariscal, meanwhile, is the area to visit for entertainment and is a cosmopolitan mix of visitors and locals, all enjoying wonderful food, drink and dancing together. To the north of this historic center, modern northern Quito has lots of nightlife, urban parks and museums and is well worth a visit. The city is centrally located in the center-north region of Ecuador and makes for an ideal base to explore other areas of the country, from the Amazon, to the Cloud Forest and the fascinating Galapagos Islands. Quito has something for everyone, from an active nightlife and cultural scene, to rich history and stunning architecture. The city has undergone a substantial preservation and restoration project and remains an architectural jewel of South America.

Best Time to Fly to Quito

Quito is only a few kilometres from the equator and located on a high altitude, so temperatures remain fairly steady but moderate, between 50 and 70 degrees (Fahrenheit) all year. There is a cool, dry season between June and September, which is the peak season for tourism. Another peak occurs from late December to early June. This corresponds with the most popular holiday times for European and North American visitors.

Traveling to Quito outside the busy June to December and Christmas period peak times is undoubtedly cheaper. Carnival time, on the Monday and Tuesday prior to Ash Wednesday, is also an expensive time. It may be cheapest to visit during the less popular rainy season from December to March.

Getting around Quito

Three different bus networks serve the city and they are very inexpensive. Taxis are also relatively reasonably priced, and cycles and scooters are available to rent for fair fees.

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Flight deals to Quito

New York (JFK) to
Quito (UIO)
from
$385 - $2,639
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Chicago (ORD) to
Quito (UIO)
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$460 - $2,961
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Houston (HOU) to
Quito (UIO)
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$424 - $1,080
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Los Angeles (LAX) to
Quito (UIO)
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$419 - $1,452
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Boston (BOS) to
Quito (UIO)
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$495 - $2,342
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Dallas (DFW) to
Quito (UIO)
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$449 - $985
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This is useful information about Quito

Temp on Avg for this month inQuito66.9 °FSource: World Weather Online
Avg monthly rainfall inQuito0.65 inSource: World Weather Online
Average flight time toQuito7 hrs 50 mins
Airlines that fly toQuitoAvianca, COPA and Delta Air Lines
Deals available on flights toQuito1304
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More useful information about Quito

  • Colonial Quito is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a must-see spot for any visitor.
  • Many take last minute flights to Ecuador to visit the Galapagos Islands, which is an experience worth having.
  • After your direct flight to Ecuador, visit Quito - one of the oldest cities in the Americas.
  • In terms of population, Guayaquil is the largest city.
  • The best times to visit Ecuador is June through September and December through January.
  • Founded to protect the islands' natural habitat, the Charles Darwin Research Center can be visited in Puerto Ayora.
  • One way flights to Ecuador can arrive at two major airports. There is one in Quito and one in Guayaquil.

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How much do things cost in Quito?

Bottle of wine $15.00
Imported beer (0.33 liter) $3.00
3 course meal for 2 $35.00
Meal at McDonald's or similar $6.00
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter) $0.86
Pair of Nike shoes $110.56
Pack of Marlboro cigarettes $5.00
Cheap meal $4.00
Bottle of local beer (0.5 liter) $1.34
Small bottle of water (0.33 liter) $0.59
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