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$178+ 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 10/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
UIO — SJO
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
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 Friday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$302
(Priceline)

One-way from

$178
(Priceline)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$448

Good round-trip deal

$264 or less

Good one-way deal

$176 or less
From Quito Mariscal Sucr to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
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Cheapest flights from Quito to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Quito to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/147:51 amUIO - SJO
1 stop5h 54mAvianca
Wed 11/194:20 pmSJO - UIO
Nonstop2h 15mAvianca
Deal found 7/28$302
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Sun 11/23:11 amUIO - SJO
1 stop7h 48mCopa Airlines
Fri 11/74:08 amSJO - UIO
1 stop7h 43mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/28$322
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/129:30 pmUIO - SJO
2 stops12h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/191:55 amSJO - UIO
1 stop5h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$385

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Quito

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San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

QuitoSan José

UIO - SJO

UIOSJO

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Fri 11/14

7:51 am-12:45 pm

1 stop5h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/19

4:20 pm-7:35 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$302

QuitoSan José

UIO - SJO

UIOSJO

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Sun 11/2

3:11 am-9:59 am

1 stop7h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/7

4:08 am-12:51 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$322

QuitoSan José

UIO - SJO

UIOSJO

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Tue 8/12

9:30 pm-9:20 am

2 stops12h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/19

1:55 am-8:35 am

1 stop5h 40m

$385

QuitoSan José

UIO - SJO

UIOSJO

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Sun 10/26

9:26 am-12:45 pm

1 stop4h 19m

$178

QuitoSan José

UIO - SJO

UIOSJO

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Sat 12/6

11:42 am-9:20 am

2 stops22h 38m

$284

QuitoSan José

UIO - SJO

UIOSJO

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Thu 10/30

3:10 am-4:50 pm

3 stops14h 40m

$543

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Deals found on 7/29

Best time to book a flight from Quito to San José

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

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 July 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Quito to San José, San José Province is 24 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Quito to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Quito to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 July 29, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Quito to San José, San José Province 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 20% on airfare.

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 July 29, 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
7.5
Good
1,493 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,493 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,493 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,386 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,493 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Quito to San José, San José Province flight route?

    This flight path from Quito Mariscal Sucr to San José Juan Santamaria Intl was viewed by 3 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Quito to San José, San José Province round-trip from $302. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Copa Airlines. You may be able to fly from Quito to San José, San José Province for 8% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Quito to San José, San José Province?

    While on average a flight from Quito to San José, San José Province is generally $338, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $176. When looking at the most popular route, (Quito Mariscal Sucr - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), you can expect to pay $302 for that flight.

  • 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, San José Province?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Quito to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Quito to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$238Average$314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$266Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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