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$160+ Cheap flights from Quito (UIO) to San José (SJO)

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 2/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
UIO — SJO
nov. 29 — dic. 61
sáb. 11/29
sáb. 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Quito Mariscal Sucr to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in June or May, booked 24 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Friday

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This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
mié. 12/38:10 amUIO - SJO
1 stop5h 45mAvianca
mié. 12/177:50 pmSJO - UIO
1 stop6h 00mAvianca
Deal found 10/28$274
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
dom. 11/98:00 amUIO - SJO
1 stop5h 55mAvianca
sáb. 11/158:05 pmSJO - UIO
1 stop5h 45mAvianca
Deal found 10/30$275
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
jue. 12/42:20 pmUIO - SJO
1 stop5h 55mAvianca
mié. 12/1012:40 pmSJO - UIO
2 stops13h 10mAvianca
Deal found 10/30$284
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
sáb. 11/86:34 pmUIO - SJO
1 stop14h 45mCopa Airlines
vie. 11/214:08 amSJO - UIO
1 stop7h 43mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/28$287
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
vie. 12/268:15 amUIO - SJO
1 stop5h 20mAvianca
jue. 1/18:05 pmSJO - UIO
1 stop5h 45mAvianca
Deal found 10/30$293
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
jue. 11/136:00 amUIO - SJO
2 stops11h 50mCopa Airlines
lun. 11/245:49 amSJO - UIO
1 stop6h 02mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/29$304

Cheap flight deals from Quito to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Quito (UIO) to San José (SJO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated octubre 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$274
(Avianca)

One-way from

$160
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$319
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QuitoSan José

UIO - SJO

UIOSJO

Quito Mariscal Sucr

dom. 11/9

8:00 am-12:55 pm

1 stop5h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 11/15

12:40 pm-2:50 am

2 stops13h 10m

$275

QuitoSan José

UIO - SJO

UIOSJO

Quito Mariscal Sucr

mié. 12/3

3:30 am-8:50 am

1 stop6h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 12/10

4:45 pm-8:05 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$284

QuitoSan José

UIO - SJO

UIOSJO

Quito Mariscal Sucr

mié. 12/3

8:10 am-12:55 pm

1 stop5h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 12/17

4:45 pm-8:05 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$284

QuitoSan José

UIO - SJO

UIOSJO

Quito Mariscal Sucr

jue. 2/12

6:33 pm-7:06 am

1 stop13h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 2/16

4:09 am-2:09 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$287

QuitoSan José

UIO - SJO

UIOSJO

Quito Mariscal Sucr

sáb. 11/29

3:11 am-8:19 am

1 stop6h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 12/5

4:08 am-12:51 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$287

QuitoSan José

UIO - SJO

UIOSJO

Quito Mariscal Sucr

mié. 1/21

4:00 am-11:45 am

2 stops8h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 1/24

12:40 pm-2:50 am

2 stops13h 10m

$288

QuitoSan José

UIO - SJO

UIOSJO

Quito Mariscal Sucr

mié. 11/12

3:11 am-4:50 pm

2 stops14h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 11/24

5:49 am-12:51 pm

1 stop6h 02m

$292

QuitoSan José

UIO - SJO

UIOSJO

Quito Mariscal Sucr

dom. 2/8

8:00 am-12:55 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$160

QuitoSan José

UIO - SJO

UIOSJO

Quito Mariscal Sucr

dom. 11/23

9:20 am-12:55 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$160

QuitoSan José

UIO - SJO

UIOSJO

Quito Mariscal Sucr

mar. 12/16

11:30 am-12:45 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$171

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Deals found on 10/30

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Compare providers for flights from Quito to San José

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Quito to San José in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Quito-San José flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Quito-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Quito-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Quito-San José flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Quito-San José flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Quito to San José

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Quito to San José

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Quito to San José. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

Booking 24 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Quito to San José (average of $151). Flying from Quito to San José in January is currently the most expensive (average of $270). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Quito to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated octubre 30, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Quito to San José is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 48% on airfare.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Quito to San José?

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 San José. Reviews last updated octubre 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Copa Airlines and Avianca from Quito to San José. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.9

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

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
1,561 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.9

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

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
2,467 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.9

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

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

Related info for your journey

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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 3 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Quito to San José?

    There are many flights that can get you from Quito to San José in 5h 55m. Fly via Avianca to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 806 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Quito to San José round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Quito to San José round-trip from $213. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Copa Airlines. These flights start at 31% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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 vacation 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Quito to San José (average of $151). Flying from Quito to San José in January is currently the most expensive (average of $270). 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 Quito to San José

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Quito to San José. 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 octubre 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$213Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$245Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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