Can I fly direct from Buenos Aires to Quito?

Direct flights from Buenos Aires to Quito are available, making up approximately 20.2% of all flights on this route across the trailing quarter. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience one stop. This indicates that while direct options exist, connecting flights are more common.

How long is the flight from Buenos Aires to Quito?

The typical direct flight from Buenos Aires to Quito has a duration of 6 hours and 15 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is significantly longer, averaging 10 hours and 44 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 4373 kilometers.

Are non-stop flights from Buenos Aires to Quito worth the extra cost?

Historically, direct flights from Buenos Aires to Quito typically cost more than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight is $575, while connecting flights have a median price of $377. This represents a premium of approximately 53% for the convenience of a non-stop journey. Direct flights account for about 22.6% of all options on this route.

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October 28 - November 18

Cheapest

AEP - Quito

$511

$403

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October 5 - October 26

Cheapest

Earliest

AEP - Quito

$492

$403

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October 5 - November 1

Cheapest

Earliest

AEP - Quito

$489

$403

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October 28 - November 15

Cheapest

AEP - Quito

$514

$403

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October 28 - November 13

Cheapest

AEP - Quito

$516

$403

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November 13 - November 18

Cheapest

Best

AEP - Quito

$576

$403

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October 28 - November 1

AEP - Quito

$548

$405

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November 15 - December 2

AEP - Quito

$542

$405

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November 13 - December 2

AEP - Quito

$541

$405

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November 15 - November 18

AEP - Quito

$568

$406

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Buenos Aires to Quito: Overview

Insights for flights from Buenos Aires to Quito

A typical journey from Buenos Aires to Quito, including connections, takes about 12h 15m. This route is classified as long-haul, covering a distance of 4373 kilometers. Given that most itineraries involve at least one stop, this duration accounts for the total travel time.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Buenos Aires to Quito, fares typically range from $329–$701, with a median of $459. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level for this route. Approximately 30% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that competitive offers do appear.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Buenos Aires to Quito? The data indicates that October is often the most affordable month, with a median fare of $318. Other cost-effective options include May, with a median fare of $341, and April, where the median fare is $348. Planning your trip during these months could lead to savings.

Most itineraries for flights from Buenos Aires to Quito connect at least once, with only 20.2% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 1. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

How much is a round trip from Buenos Aires to Quito

Regular price: $506 - $755

Prices for flights from Buenos Aires to Quito are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 506 USD and 755 USD. The current lowest deal is 403 USD with B&H Airlines for travel from Nov 13-Nov 18.

now $403

Low $506

High $755

The cheapest time to fly from Buenos Aires to Quito

Flights from Buenos Aires to Quito are cheapest in October, with a median price of $318. The most expensive month to fly is December, with a median price of $919. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $318

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $919

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Direct flights from Buenos Aires to Quito

Avianca

Last-minute flights going from Buenos Aires to Quito

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

AEP - Quito

Buenos Aires (AEP) - Quito (UIO)

B&H Airlines

$689

$386

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

AEP - Quito

Buenos Aires (AEP) - Quito (UIO)

B&H Airlines

$689

$388

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

AEP - Quito

Buenos Aires (AEP) - Quito (UIO)

B&H Airlines

$689

$390

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

AEP - Quito

Buenos Aires (AEP) - Quito (UIO)

B&H Airlines

$699

$396

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

AEP - Quito

Buenos Aires (AEP) - Quito (UIO)

B&H Airlines

$699

$396

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

AEP - Quito

Buenos Aires (AEP) - Quito (UIO)

B&H Airlines

$768

$407

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Buenos Aires to Quito

7 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 18

$849 → $587

31%

4 nights

Aug 26 - Aug 30

$777 → $528

32%

6 nights

Aug 24 - Aug 30

$767 → $537

30%

1 night

Jun 19 - Jun 20

$868 → $642

26%

Popular Airports to fly from Buenos Aires to Quito

Buenos Aires - Quito route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Buenos Aires to Quito are below the typical level at $403.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically the cheapest month

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly from Buenos Aires to Quito, with a median price of $318.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 12h 15m

Flights from Buenos Aires to Quito typically take 12h 15m, covering a distance of 4373 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with 20.2% direct flights historically.

🏆 Airline highlight

Avianca offers direct flights

Avianca is one airline that has historically offered direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Buenos Aires to Quito are frequent, appearing often in a 30-day window.

Buenos Aires main airports to depart from

Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP)

Cheapest

Fly from Aeroparque Jorge Newbery for a convenient and potentially more affordable option to Quito.

📍 ~7 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$483

Ministro Pistarini International (EZE)

Choose Ministro Pistarini International for international flights from Buenos Aires to Quito.

📍 ~28 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$577

Quito main airports to arrive at

Mariscal Sucre International (UIO)

Cheapest

Mariscal Sucre International Airport is the primary gateway to Quito, offering convenient access to the city.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$483

Airports nearby Quito used as alternative

José Joaquín de Olmedo International (GYE)

This airport is a robust alternative, serving as Ecuador's other major international gateway.

📍 ~270 km from Quito (approximately 6-7 hours by road or a 50-minute flight)

💸 Flights from ~$533

Mariscal Lamar International (CUE)

This airport is a major domestic hub within Ecuador, with frequent connections to Quito.

📍 ~300 km from Quito (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$617

Eloy Alfaro International (MEC)

This airport is a significant coastal option with regular domestic service to the western region.

📍 ~260 km from Quito (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$659

Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International (CLO)

Cheapest

This major international hub in neighboring Colombia offers diverse routes not available from Quito.

📍 ~520 km from Quito (requires an international border crossing)

💸 Flights from ~$434

Antonio Nariño (PSO)

This is a relatively close cross-border option with access to the Colombian domestic flight network.

📍 ~200 km from Quito (requires crossing the Ecuador-Colombia border)

💸 Flights from ~$618

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