What percentage of Cuenca to Quito flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, a significant majority of flights from Cuenca to Quito were direct, accounting for 92.2% of all options. For the small percentage of flights that do involve stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 1. This indicates that travelers typically have access to convenient non-stop journeys on this route.

What's the flight time from Cuenca to Quito?

The typical direct flight time from Cuenca to Quito is approximately 0 hours and 50 minutes. For journeys that include one stop, the median flight duration extends to about 3 hours and 25 minutes. The distance covered on this route is 315 kilometers, making it a relatively short travel experience, especially for direct services.

How often do Cuenca to Quito flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Cuenca to Quito route tend to drop frequently. This route is classified as one with frequent price fluctuations, based on observations over a 30-day window. Travelers can often find opportunities to secure better deals due to these regular price adjustments.

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CUE - Quito
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Cuenca to Quito: Overview

Insights for flights from Cuenca to Quito

For cheap flights from Cuenca to Quito, fares right now are significantly above the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $82–$113, with a median of $88. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find better prices.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Cuenca to Quito, you will find the lowest median fares in September at $78. February also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $79, followed by January with a median of $81.

When flying from Cuenca to Quito, almost all itineraries are non-stop, with 92.2% of recent fares being direct flights. This high percentage of direct flights from Cuenca to Quito means you are very likely to find a non-stop option for your journey.

A typical journey from Cuenca to Quito takes 0h 55m, which includes both direct and connecting itineraries. Given that most flights on this route are non-stop, this duration primarily reflects the direct flight time.

The route from Cuenca to Quito covers a distance of 315 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul flight. This short distance contributes to the quick travel time between the two cities.

How much is a round trip from Cuenca to Quito

Regular price: $84 - $206

Prices are currently within the regular range for flights from Cuenca to Quito.

The regular price range for flights from Cuenca to Quito is typically between 84 USD and 206 USD. The current lowest deal is 111 USD with Avianca, for travel from Sep 12-Sep 13.

now $111

Low $84

High $206

The cheapest time to fly from Cuenca to Quito

The cheapest month to fly from Cuenca to Quito is September, with a median price of $78. The most expensive month to fly is May, with a median price of $95. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

September

Cheapest

Flights from $78

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $95

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Direct flights from Cuenca to Quito

Avianca

Last-minute flights going from Cuenca to Quito

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

CUE - Quito

Cuenca (CUE) - Quito (UIO)

LATAM Chile

$145

$180

One-way

Sat, Aug 29

⌛ Last-Minute

CUE - Quito

Cuenca (CUE) - Quito (UIO)

LATAM Chile

$166

$152

One-way

Sat, Aug 29

⌛ Last-Minute

CUE - Quito

Cuenca (CUE) - Quito (UIO)

LATAM Chile

$167

$154

One-way

Sun, Aug 30

⌛ Last-Minute

CUE - Quito

Cuenca (CUE) - Quito (UIO)

LATAM Chile

$164

$186

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CUE - Quito

Cuenca (CUE) - Quito (UIO)

LATAM Chile

$120

$145

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CUE - Quito

Cuenca (CUE) - Quito (UIO)

LATAM Chile

$104

$147

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cuenca to Quito

4 nights

Sep 7 - Sep 11

$246 → $170

31%

1 night

Sep 10 - Sep 11

$230 → $161

30%

2 nights

Sep 9 - Sep 11

$233 → $170

27%

1 night

Sep 26 - Sep 27

$201 → $169

16%

Popular Airports to fly from Cuenca to Quito

Cuenca - Quito route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares are above the typical level for flights from Cuenca to Quito.

📅 Best time to fly

September offers the lowest median prices.

Historically, September, February, and January offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 0h 55m.

The median flight duration for direct flights from Cuenca to Quito is 0h 55m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

92.2% of recent flights are direct.

Most flights on this route are direct, with Avianca offering direct service.

🏆 Airline highlight

Avianca offers direct flights.

Avianca provides direct flights from Cuenca to Quito, with deals available.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

Deals for flights from Cuenca to Quito appear frequently, about every 30 days.

Cuenca main airports to depart from

Mariscal Lamar International (CUE)

Cheapest

Mariscal Lamar International Airport (CUE) is a convenient departure point for flights to Quito.

📍 ~2 km from Cuenca city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$137

Quito main airports to arrive at

Mariscal Sucre International (UIO)

Cheapest

Mariscal Sucre International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights to Quito from Cuenca.

📍 ~15 km from city center

💸 Flights from ~$137

Airports nearby Quito used as alternative

José Joaquín de Olmedo International (GYE)

Cheapest

José Joaquín de Olmedo International (GYE) is a primary international hub in Ecuador, offering extensive flight networks.

📍 ~270 km from Quito (may require a separate domestic flight to reach)

💸 Flights from ~$117

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Quito

$258

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Quito

Historically, booking your flight 60+ days in advance typically yields the lowest prices for the Cuenca to Quito route. Across the trailing quarter, the average price for flights booked within this window was $86. In comparison, flights booked 28-59 days out averaged $89, while those booked 0-6 days before departure were significantly higher at an average of $157. Planning ahead by at least two months can lead to considerable savings.

Based on pricing trends observed in the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Cuenca to Quito is considered to be $82 or less. The median price for this route during that period was $88. Prices tend to increase beyond this point, with 75% of flights costing $113 or more. Securing a fare at or below $82 indicates a favorable deal.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Cuenca to Quito include September, with a median price of $78, and February, with a median price of $79. January also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $81. The annual median price for this route is $88, suggesting that these months provide opportunities for savings compared to the yearly average.

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Cuenca to Quito: Overview

Insights for flights from Cuenca to Quito

The route from Cuenca to Quito covers a distance of 315 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul flight. This short distance contributes to the quick travel time between the two cities.

How much is a round trip from Cuenca to Quito

Regular price: $84 - $206

Prices are currently within the regular range for flights from Cuenca to Quito.

The regular price range for flights from Cuenca to Quito is typically between 84 USD and 206 USD. The current lowest deal is 111 USD with Avianca, for travel from Sep 12-Sep 13.

now $111

Low $84

High $206

The cheapest time to fly from Cuenca to Quito

September

Cheapest

Flights from $78

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $95

Jan

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