Are direct flights from Santiago de Chile to Quito always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience by reducing travel time and avoiding layovers, which can be appealing. However, connecting flights are often more affordable and can sometimes open up more scheduling options. The 'best' option depends on your priorities regarding cost, time, and comfort.

Can flexible travel dates help on Santiago de Chile to Quito flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact flight prices. Flying during off-peak seasons or on weekdays, rather than weekends or holidays, often results in lower fares. Even shifting your departure or return by a day or two may lead to savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking Santiago de Chile to Quito flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Factor these into your total travel budget to avoid surprises.

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2027-04-10 – 2027-04-13
SCL - Quito
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$345
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$446
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Santiago de Chile to Quito: Overview

Insights for flights from Santiago de Chile to Quito

A typical journey from Santiago de Chile to Quito takes about 4h 45m for direct flights. However, since most itineraries for this route include connections, a typical journey including connections is closer to 9h 30m. This indicates a significant difference in travel time depending on whether you secure a non-stop flight or one with layovers.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Santiago de Chile to Quito, prices are typically in the range of $416–$687, with a median of $548. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. It is worth noting that 0% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that finding a bargain may require careful timing and flexibility.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Santiago de Chile to Quito? The data indicates that the most affordable months to travel are February, with a median fare of $248, followed closely by January at $249. March also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $281. Planning your trip during these months could lead to substantial savings on your airfare.

For flights from Santiago de Chile to Quito, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 1% of recent fares being non-stop. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that if you fly this route, you are very likely to have at least one layover, and often two, which will extend your total travel time.

The distance between Santiago de Chile and Quito is 3783 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically involves a flight duration that is longer than short-haul trips but shorter than long-haul international journeys. Given the prevalence of connecting flights, the total travel experience will often span a significant portion of a day.

How much is a round trip from Santiago de Chile to Quito

Regular price: $289 - $559

Prices for flights from Santiago de Chile to Quito are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 289 USD and 559 USD. The current lowest deal is 467 USD with B&H Airlines, for travel from Dec 2-Dec 16.

now $467

Low $289

High $559

The cheapest time to fly from Santiago de Chile to Quito

The cheapest month to fly from SCL to UIO is February, with a median price of $248. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $730. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $248

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $730

Jan

Feb

Mar

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Santiago de Chile to Quito

LATAM Chile

Last-minute flights going from Santiago de Chile to Quito

Fri, Dec 25

⌛ Last-Minute

SCL - Quito

Santiago de Chile (SCL) - Quito (UIO)

B&H Airlines

$345

$330

One-way

Wed, Feb 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SCL - Quito

Santiago de Chile (SCL) - Quito (UIO)

B&H Airlines

$337

$334

One-way

Sun, Feb 21

⌛ Last-Minute

SCL - Quito

Santiago de Chile (SCL) - Quito (UIO)

B&H Airlines

$332

$319

One-way

Sun, Feb 21

⌛ Last-Minute

SCL - Quito

Santiago de Chile (SCL) - Quito (UIO)

B&H Airlines

$333

$326

One-way

Sun, Feb 21

⌛ Last-Minute

SCL - Quito

Santiago de Chile (SCL) - Quito (UIO)

B&H Airlines

$332

$327

One-way

Sun, Feb 21

⌛ Last-Minute

SCL - Quito

Santiago de Chile (SCL) - Quito (UIO)

B&H Airlines

$332

$328

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Santiago de Chile to Quito

9 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 11

$356 → $445

25%

4 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 11

$384 → $475

24%

5 nights

Nov 4 - Nov 9

$398 → $491

24%

5 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 11

$383 → $477

25%

Popular Airports to fly from Santiago de Chile to Quito

Santiago de Chile - Quito route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from SCL to UIO are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for prices around $248.

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 45m.

The median flight time for direct flights is 4h 45m, connecting flights take 9h 30m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Only 1% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

LATAM Chile offers direct flights.

LATAM Chile is an airline that offers direct flights from Santiago de Chile to Quito.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route.

Deals for flights from Santiago de Chile to Quito appear regularly, typically within 30 days.

Santiago de Chile main airports to depart from

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International (SCL)

Cheapest

Fly from Santiago de Chile to Quito via Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International, offering the cheapest flights.

📍 ~12 km from Santiago de Chile city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$444

Quito main airports to arrive at

Mariscal Sucre International (UIO)

Cheapest

Mariscal Sucre International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Santiago de Chile to Quito.

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$440

Airports nearby Quito used as alternative

José Joaquín de Olmedo International (GYE)

Consider this primary international hub in Ecuador for its extensive network of flights and high reliability.

📍 ~270 km from Quito (approximately 7 hours by road, may require a separate domestic flight).

💸 Flights from ~$309

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From SCL

Elite

Nov 16

Quito, Ecuador

92% AI deal score

$2,265

$1,153

Save $1,112

Avianca

Business Class

From SCL

Elite

Nov 25

Quito, Ecuador

92% AI deal score

$1,710

$814

Save $896

LATAM Chile

Business Class

From SCL

Elite

Jan 13

Quito, Ecuador

92% AI deal score

$1,733

$822

Save $911

LATAM Chile

Business Class

From SCL

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Jan 19

Quito, Ecuador

92% AI deal score

$1,730

$843

Save $887

LATAM Chile

Business Class

From SCL

Elite

Nov 26

Quito, Ecuador

91% AI deal score

$2,443

$1,298

Save $1,145

Avianca

Business Class

From SCL

Elite

Dec 25

Quito, Ecuador

91% AI deal score

$1,775

$931

Save $844

LATAM Chile

Business Class

From SCL

Elite

Dec 02

Quito, Ecuador

91% AI deal score

$1,774

$944

Save $830

LATAM Chile

Business Class

From SCL

Elite

Dec 27

Quito, Ecuador

91% AI deal score

$1,776

$954

Save $822

LATAM Chile

Business Class

From SCL

Elite

Dec 02

Quito, Ecuador

91% AI deal score

$1,818

$974

Save $844

LATAM Chile

Business Class

From SCL

Elite

Nov 15

Quito, Ecuador

90% AI deal score

$2,248

$1,297

Save $951

Avianca

Business Class

From SCL

Elite

Nov 16

Quito, Ecuador

90% AI deal score

$2,254

$1,318

Save $936

Avianca

Business Class

From SCL

Elite

Nov 05

Quito, Ecuador

90% AI deal score

$2,250

$1,318

Save $932

Avianca

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Quito

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across various airlines and booking sites can also help identify better deals. Setting up price alerts may notify you when fares drop for your desired route.

Booking in advance, often several months before your trip, may result in lower fares. However, prices can fluctuate, so it's advisable to monitor them. Last-minute deals can sometimes appear, but they are not guaranteed.

While comparing nearby airports can sometimes offer alternative flight options or prices, it's important to consider the additional travel time and cost to reach those airports. This strategy is often more effective for destinations with multiple major airports in close proximity. Always weigh the total cost and convenience.

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Santiago de Chile to Quito: Overview

Insights for flights from Santiago de Chile to Quito

How much is a round trip from Santiago de Chile to Quito

Regular price: $289 - $559

Prices for flights from Santiago de Chile to Quito are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 289 USD and 559 USD. The current lowest deal is 467 USD with B&H Airlines, for travel from Dec 2-Dec 16.

now $467

Low $289

High $559

The cheapest time to fly from Santiago de Chile to Quito

The cheapest month to fly from SCL to UIO is February, with a median price of $248. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $730. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $248

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $730

Jan

Feb

Mar

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Santiago de Chile to Quito

LATAM Chile

Last-minute flights going from Santiago de Chile to Quito

Fri, Dec 25

⌛ Last-Minute

SCL - Quito

Santiago de Chile (SCL) - Quito (UIO)

B&H Airlines

$345

$330

One-way

Wed, Feb 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SCL - Quito

Santiago de Chile (SCL) - Quito (UIO)

B&H Airlines

$337

$334

One-way

Sun, Feb 21

⌛ Last-Minute

SCL - Quito

Santiago de Chile (SCL) - Quito (UIO)

B&H Airlines

$332

$319

One-way

Sun, Feb 21

⌛ Last-Minute

SCL - Quito

Santiago de Chile (SCL) - Quito (UIO)

B&H Airlines

$333

$326

One-way

Sun, Feb 21

⌛ Last-Minute

SCL - Quito

Santiago de Chile (SCL) - Quito (UIO)

B&H Airlines

$332

$327

One-way

Sun, Feb 21

⌛ Last-Minute

SCL - Quito

Santiago de Chile (SCL) - Quito (UIO)

B&H Airlines

$332

$328

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Santiago de Chile to Quito

9 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 11

$356 → $445

25%

4 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 11

$384 → $475

24%

5 nights

Nov 4 - Nov 9

$398 → $491

24%

5 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 11

$383 → $477

25%

Popular Airports to fly from Santiago de Chile to Quito

Santiago de Chile - Quito route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from SCL to UIO are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for prices around $248.

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 45m.

The median flight time for direct flights is 4h 45m, connecting flights take 9h 30m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Only 1% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

LATAM Chile offers direct flights.

LATAM Chile is an airline that offers direct flights from Santiago de Chile to Quito.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route.

Deals for flights from Santiago de Chile to Quito appear regularly, typically within 30 days.

Santiago de Chile main airports to depart from

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International (SCL)

Cheapest

Fly from Santiago de Chile to Quito via Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International, offering the cheapest flights.

📍 ~12 km from Santiago de Chile city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$444

Quito main airports to arrive at

Mariscal Sucre International (UIO)

Cheapest

Mariscal Sucre International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Santiago de Chile to Quito.

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$440

Airports nearby Quito used as alternative

José Joaquín de Olmedo International (GYE)

Consider this primary international hub in Ecuador for its extensive network of flights and high reliability.

Quito, Ecuador

90% AI deal score

$2,250

$1,318

Save $932

Avianca

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Quito

Cheap Flights from Santiago de Chile to Quito

Today’s best flight deals from Santiago de Chile to Quito

Santiago de Chile to Quito: Overview

Insights for flights from Santiago de Chile to Quito

How much is a round trip from Santiago de Chile to Quito

The cheapest time to fly from Santiago de Chile to Quito

Direct flights from Santiago de Chile to Quito

Last-minute flights going from Santiago de Chile to Quito

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Santiago de Chile to Quito

Popular Airports to fly from Santiago de Chile to Quito

Santiago de Chile - Quito route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Fly in February for prices around $248.

Direct flights take 4h 45m.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

LATAM Chile offers direct flights.

Deals appear regularly for this route.

Santiago de Chile main airports to depart from

Quito main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Quito used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Quito

Best Elite deals to Quito

Nov 16

Nov 25

Jan 13

Jan 19

Nov 26

Dec 25

Dec 02

Dec 27

Dec 02

Nov 15

Nov 16

Nov 05

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Quito

How can I find cheap flights from Santiago de Chile to Quito?

When should I book flights from Santiago de Chile to Quito?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Santiago de Chile to Quito?

Are direct flights from Santiago de Chile to Quito always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Santiago de Chile to Quito flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Santiago de Chile to Quito flights?

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More routes from Santiago de Chile

Flights to Quito from other cities

Santiago de Chile to Quito: Overview

Insights for flights from Santiago de Chile to Quito

How much is a round trip from Santiago de Chile to Quito

The cheapest time to fly from Santiago de Chile to Quito

Direct flights from Santiago de Chile to Quito

Last-minute flights going from Santiago de Chile to Quito

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Santiago de Chile to Quito

Popular Airports to fly from Santiago de Chile to Quito

Santiago de Chile - Quito route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Fly in February for prices around $248.

Direct flights take 4h 45m.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

LATAM Chile offers direct flights.

Deals appear regularly for this route.

Santiago de Chile main airports to depart from

Quito main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Quito used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Quito

Best Elite deals to Quito

Nov 16

Nov 25

Jan 13

Jan 19

Nov 26

Dec 25

Dec 02

Dec 27

Dec 02

Nov 15

Nov 16

Nov 05

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Quito

How can I find cheap flights from Santiago de Chile to Quito?

When should I book flights from Santiago de Chile to Quito?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Santiago de Chile to Quito?