Are direct flights from San Francisco to Quito always the best option?

Direct flights often provide convenience and save time, but they are not always the most economical choice. Flights with layovers can sometimes be significantly cheaper. Consider your budget and time constraints when making a decision.

Can flexible travel dates help on San Francisco to Quito flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to finding more affordable flights. Prices can vary significantly depending on the day of the week or time of year. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days may result in savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking San Francisco to Quito flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Also, consider the cost of transportation to and from the airports. These additional expenses can impact the overall travel budget.

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2027-01-08 – 2027-01-23
SFO - Quito
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$522
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San Francisco to Quito: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Quito

A typical journey from San Francisco to Quito takes about 11h 42m, including connections. Given that most itineraries on this route connect at least once, this duration reflects the overall travel time you can expect. The journey covers a substantial distance, classifying it as a long-haul flight.

When considering cheap flights from San Francisco to Quito, the fares right now are below the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $787–$1479, with a median of $1032. Currently, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price.

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Quito is often in January, with a median fare of $280. May also presents a more affordable option, with a median fare of $285. Another month with comparatively lower prices is October, where the median fare is $753.

For flights from San Francisco to Quito, most itineraries connect at least once. In fact, 0% of recent fares were non-stop. When connections are involved, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Quito

Regular price: $455 - $591

Prices for flights from San Francisco to Quito are currently above the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is typically between $455 and $591. The current lowest deal is $634 with United Airlines, for travel from Feb 18-Feb 27.

now $634

Low $455

High $591

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Quito

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Quito is January, with a median price of $280. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $1218. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $280

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,218

Jan

May

Aug

Oct

Direct flights from San Francisco to Quito

LATAM Chile

Copa Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Avianca

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Quito

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Quito

San Francisco (SFO) - Quito (UIO)

Avianca

$654

$674

One-way

Sat, Oct 31

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Quito

San Francisco (SFO) - Quito (UIO)

Copa Airlines

$623

$710

One-way

Sat, Oct 31

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Quito

San Francisco (SFO) - Quito (UIO)

Copa Airlines

$623

$710

One-way

Sat, Oct 31

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Quito

San Francisco (SFO) - Quito (UIO)

Copa Airlines

$624

$710

One-way

Sat, Oct 31

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Quito

San Francisco (SFO) - Quito (UIO)

Copa Airlines

$640

$711

One-way

Sat, Oct 31

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Quito

San Francisco (SFO) - Quito (UIO)

Copa Airlines

$627

$711

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to Quito

6 nights

Jan 22 - Jan 28

$551 → $645

17%

9 nights

Feb 18 - Feb 27

$526 → $634

21%

15 nights

Jan 8 - Jan 23

$522 → $638

22%

12 nights

Jan 19 - Jan 31

$536 → $652

22%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Quito

San Francisco - Quito route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from SFO to UIO are above the typical level, at $634.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $280.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 11h 42m

The median flight duration for connecting flights from SFO to UIO is 11h 42m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

There are no direct flights; connecting flights are dominant, with 2 median stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

LATAM Chile has 26 deals

LATAM Chile has 26 deals from San Francisco to Quito, making it a frequent option.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare for this route

Deals for flights from SFO to UIO are historically rare, appearing infrequently.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a major hub, offering flights to Quito.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$618

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.

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

💸 Flights from ~$652

Airports nearby Quito used as alternative

José Joaquín de Olmedo International (GYE)

José Joaquín de Olmedo International is a primary international hub in Ecuador, offering an extensive network of flights.

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

💸 Flights from ~$588

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From SFO

Elite

Apr 10

Quito, Ecuador

94% AI deal score

$3,868

$2,065

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Aeroméxico

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Apr 17

Quito, Ecuador

94% AI deal score

$3,903

$2,066

Save $1,837

Aeroméxico

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Apr 20

Quito, Ecuador

94% AI deal score

$3,971

$2,066

Save $1,905

Aeroméxico

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Apr 18

Quito, Ecuador

94% AI deal score

$3,900

$2,066

Save $1,834

Aeroméxico

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Apr 17

Quito, Ecuador

94% AI deal score

$3,894

$2,078

Save $1,816

Aeroméxico

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Apr 18

Quito, Ecuador

94% AI deal score

$3,895

$2,078

Save $1,817

Aeroméxico

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Apr 20

Quito, Ecuador

94% AI deal score

$3,933

$2,078

Save $1,855

Aeroméxico

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Apr 18

Quito, Ecuador

94% AI deal score

$3,938

$2,079

Save $1,859

Aeroméxico

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Apr 17

Quito, Ecuador

94% AI deal score

$3,933

$2,079

Save $1,854

Aeroméxico

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Jan 09

Quito, Ecuador

93% AI deal score

$3,626

$2,033

Save $1,593

Aeroméxico

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Jan 10

Quito, Ecuador

93% AI deal score

$3,716

$2,033

Save $1,683

Aeroméxico

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Jan 09

Quito, Ecuador

93% AI deal score

$3,616

$2,033

Save $1,583

Aeroméxico

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 often reveal better deals. Setting up price alerts may also help you catch drops in fares.

Booking flights in advance, often several months out, may help secure lower prices. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring trends is usually beneficial. Last-minute deals are less common but can sometimes appear.

Comparing flights from nearby airports can sometimes offer more options or different pricing. While it may add to travel time, it could potentially lead to savings. Always factor in the cost and convenience of ground transportation.

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San Francisco to Quito: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Quito

For flights from San Francisco to Quito, most itineraries connect at least once. In fact, 0% of recent fares were non-stop. When connections are involved, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Quito

Regular price: $455 - $591

Prices for flights from San Francisco to Quito are currently above the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is typically between $455 and $591. The current lowest deal is $634 with United Airlines, for travel from Feb 18-Feb 27.

now $634

Low $455

High $591

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Quito

January

Cheapest

Flights from $280

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,218

Jan

May

Aug

Oct

Direct flights from San Francisco to Quito

LATAM Chile

Copa Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Avianca

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Quito

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Quito

San Francisco (SFO) - Quito (UIO)

Avianca

$654

$674

One-way

Sat, Oct 31

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Quito

San Francisco (SFO) - Quito (UIO)

Copa Airlines

$623

$710

One-way

Sat, Oct 31

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Quito

San Francisco (SFO) - Quito (UIO)

Copa Airlines

$623

$710

One-way

Sat, Oct 31

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Quito

San Francisco (SFO) - Quito (UIO)

Copa Airlines

$624

$710

One-way

Sat, Oct 31

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Quito

San Francisco (SFO) - Quito (UIO)

Copa Airlines

$640

$711

One-way

Sat, Oct 31

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Quito

San Francisco (SFO) - Quito (UIO)

Copa Airlines

$627

$711

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to Quito

6 nights

Jan 22 - Jan 28

$551 → $645

17%

9 nights

Feb 18 - Feb 27

$526 → $634

21%

15 nights

Jan 8 - Jan 23

$522 → $638

22%

12 nights

Jan 19 - Jan 31

$536 → $652

22%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Quito

San Francisco - Quito route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from SFO to UIO are above the typical level, at $634.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $280.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 11h 42m

The median flight duration for connecting flights from SFO to UIO is 11h 42m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

There are no direct flights; connecting flights are dominant, with 2 median stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

LATAM Chile has 26 deals

LATAM Chile has 26 deals from San Francisco to Quito, making it a frequent option.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare for this route

Deals for flights from SFO to UIO are historically rare, appearing infrequently.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a major hub, offering flights to Quito.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$618

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.

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

💸 Flights from ~$652

Airports nearby Quito used as alternative

José Joaquín de Olmedo International (GYE)

José Joaquín de Olmedo International is a primary international hub in Ecuador, offering an extensive network of flights.

Quito, Ecuador

93% AI deal score

$3,616

$2,033

Save $1,583

Aeroméxico

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Quito

Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Quito

Today’s best flight deals from San Francisco to Quito

San Francisco to Quito: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Quito

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Quito

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Quito

Direct flights from San Francisco to Quito

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Quito

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to Quito

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Quito

San Francisco - Quito route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

January offers the lowest median prices

Flights typically take 11h 42m

Connecting flights are dominant

LATAM Chile has 26 deals

Deals are rare for this route

San Francisco 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

Apr 10

Apr 17

Apr 20

Apr 18

Apr 17

Apr 18

Apr 20

Apr 18

Apr 17

Jan 09

Jan 10

Jan 09

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Quito

How can I find cheap flights from San Francisco to Quito?

When should I book flights from San Francisco to Quito?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from San Francisco to Quito?

Are direct flights from San Francisco to Quito always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on San Francisco to Quito flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking San Francisco to Quito flights?

Related routes

More routes from San Francisco

Flights to Quito from other cities

San Francisco to Quito: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Quito

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Quito

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Quito

Direct flights from San Francisco to Quito

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Quito

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to Quito

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Quito

San Francisco - Quito route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

January offers the lowest median prices

Flights typically take 11h 42m

Connecting flights are dominant

LATAM Chile has 26 deals

Deals are rare for this route

San Francisco 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

Apr 10

Apr 17

Apr 20

Apr 18

Apr 17

Apr 18

Apr 20

Apr 18

Apr 17

Jan 09

Jan 10

Jan 09

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Quito

How can I find cheap flights from San Francisco to Quito?

When should I book flights from San Francisco to Quito?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from San Francisco to Quito?