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Cheap Flights from Quito to Cuenca (UIO-CUE)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Quito to Cuenca that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Quito to Cuenca

Avianca Logo
UIO-CUE
1h 05mdirect
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CUE-UIO
0h 50mdirect
Avianca
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LATAM Airlines Logo
UIO-CUE
1h 00mdirect
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CUE-UIO
0h 50mdirect
LATAM Airlines
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Delta Logo
UIO-CUE
0h 56mdirect
Delta Logo
CUE-UIO
0h 50mdirect
Delta
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Iberia Logo
UIO-CUE
0h 56mdirect
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CUE-UIO
0h 50mdirect
Iberia
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Expert advice for your flight from Quito to Cuenca

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
LATAM Airlines

LATAM's Premium Economy offers priority check-in and blocked middle seats on narrowbody planes.


LATAM's BYOD entertainment streams wirelessly on narrowbody flights, with USB power outlets available.

Read more about LATAM Airlinesby Marisa Garcia
Avianca

Avianca's Classic fare includes a free checked bag, carry-on, and seat selection.


Avianca's Flex fare offers more legroom and allows changes and refunds.

Read more about Aviancaby Mark Chesnut
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Marisa Garcia

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Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on Avianca

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Quito to Cuenca flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Quito to Cuenca to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Quito to Cuenca?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Quito to Cuenca, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Quito to Cuenca is September, where tickets cost C$ 198 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 226 and C$ 224 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Quito to Cuenca?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Quito to Cuenca, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Quito to Cuenca, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 9% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

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Good to know

Low seasonJune
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.

When to book flights from Quito to Cuenca

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Quito to Cuenca based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Quito to Cuenca

  • Where can passengers sleep at Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)?

    On the Landside area of UIO airport, you will find Layover Stay in front of the arrivals gate on the second floor. You will have access to reclining chairs for sleeping and showers. However, you need a lounge membership or you can pay at the door to use these services. Alternatively, you can stay at the Sala VIP Domestic Lounge, located on the Airside at the National departures.

  • Are there any child policies on flights from Quito to Cuenca?

    All Airlines flying from Quito to Cuenca have different child policies. For instance, Avianca Airlines only permits children of up to 10days old to travel on their flights with their parents. However, you need to present a medical certificate showing that you are their mother. Kids are not allowed to purchase or take seats in business class.

  • How can I get to downtown Cuenca from Cuenca Mariscal Lamar International Airport (CUE)?

    Ground public transit is available at CUE. You can take metered taxis on ground transportation. The airport is close to downtown Cuenca. Therefore, with a taxi, the average ride takes approximately 5 minutes depending on traffic conditions. The other option is the hotel shuttles which take you from the airport to your hotel. Trams are another option which take approximately 8 minutes to downtown Cuenca.

  • Do airlines operating from Quito to Cuenca offer accessibility services to passengers with special needs?

    If you are traveling with a partner with limited mobility, you can have access to accessibility services if you request them in advance during the booking or check-in process. Most Airlines operating along this route offer accessibility services to make your trip comfortable and smooth. LATAM Airlines have trained staff to assist in boarding and disembarking the plane, assist when visiting the washroom, and wheelchair services.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Quito to Cuenca?

    The Airbus A319 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Quito to Cuenca flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Quito to Cuenca?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Quito and Cuenca, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Quito to Cuenca?

    There are direct flights from Quito to Cuenca on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Quito to Cuenca?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Quito to Cuenca.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Quito to Cuenca?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cuenca from Quito is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Quito to Cuenca?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cuenca with an airline and back to Quito with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Quito to Cuenca?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cuenca from Quito up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Quito to Cuenca

  • If you are looking to find cheap flights from Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Cuenca Mariscal Lamar International Airport (CUE), you should opt for Avianca Airlines, which emits low carbon emissions. The airline has offset more than 70% of CO2 emissions between 2017 and 2021 as part of its commitment to care for the environment for domestic flights.
  • There are no layover flights when flying from Quito to Cuenca. Most Quito-Cuenca flights include nonstop services. For instance, Avianca and LATAM airlines offer nonstop services along this route.
  • Use the free entertainment offered by Avianca Airlines to pass the time during your long flight from Quito to Cuenca. You can pick from a huge selection of movies, TV shows, music, and other entertainment options.
  • It is advisable to confirm your carry-on baggage allowance when flying from UIO to CUE to avoid an extra fee. As such, you can book your flight with LATAM Airlines along this route which allows at least one carry-on luggage. In the Economy cabin, the maximum weight is 22 lbs, while in the Premium Economy or Premium Business cabins, the maximum weight is 35 lbs.
  • Do you need to pick up your rental car upon arrival at the Cuenca Mariscal Lamar International Airport? If so, you don’t need to catch a shuttle to a different location as there are car rental companies’ counters found at the Arrivals hall. These rental companies include Thrifty and Localiza car rentals.

Prefer to fly direct from Quito to Cuenca?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Quito Mariscal Sucr to Cuenca.
Find which airlines fly direct from Quito Mariscal Sucr Airport to Cuenca Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Quito Mariscal Sucr to Cuenca

Monday

Avianca,Iberia,LATAM Airlines

Avianca,Iberia, +1 more

Tuesday

Avianca,Iberia,LATAM Airlines

Avianca,Iberia, +1 more

Wednesday

Avianca,Iberia,LATAM Airlines

Avianca,Iberia, +1 more

Thursday

Avianca,Iberia,LATAM Airlines, +1 more

Avianca,Iberia, +2 more

Friday

Avianca,Iberia,LATAM Airlines

Avianca,Iberia, +1 more

Saturday

Avianca,Iberia,LATAM Airlines

Avianca,Iberia, +1 more

Sunday

Avianca,Iberia,LATAM Airlines

Avianca,Iberia, +1 more

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Direct returns

Cuenca to Quito Mariscal Sucr

Monday

Avianca,Delta,Iberia, +1 more

Avianca,Delta, +2 more

Tuesday

Avianca,Delta,Iberia, +1 more

Avianca,Delta, +2 more

Wednesday

Avianca,Iberia,LATAM Airlines

Avianca,Iberia, +1 more

Thursday

Avianca,Delta,Iberia, +1 more

Avianca,Delta, +2 more

Friday

Avianca,Delta,Iberia, +1 more

Avianca,Delta, +2 more

Saturday

Avianca,Iberia,LATAM Airlines

Avianca,Iberia, +1 more

Sunday

Avianca,Iberia,LATAM Airlines

Avianca,Iberia, +1 more

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Reviews of the top airline flying from Quito to Cuenca

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Quito to Cuenca. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Quito to Cuenca? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6.7
AviancaOverall score based on 2387 reviews
7.0Boarding
5.1Food
5.4Entertainment
6.4Comfort
7.3Crew
Airline reviews

No food, terms when selling are not clear. To pricy for the service in general

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jul 2025BOG - MEX
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No food, terms when selling are not clear. To pricy for the service in general

Avianca is not what it used to be. So disappointing

It was horrible. My experience with Avianca. I didn’t know it was Pakistan international Airlines but anyway, whatever it is it is bad horrible you guys need to upgrade everything in those planes. And you guys charge $130 for a carry-on did they wanna let me in with my carry-on that I travel everywhere with the luggage you guys are such a dog thank you

why did we have to go through security mid flight

I receive a service for what I pay, so it is fair.

i think the flight was late because they were so strict about measuring everyone's personal items to try and charge them $119. It was really petty and made us late.

A few years ago long flights 6 hours or so used to have video screens and they offered ear phones. The food cart used to come and drinks. Now absolutely nothing. Avianca is as bad as Spirit Airlines. Avianca will now be my last choice when booking my next flight.

There isn't much space in-between seats and even water needs to be paid for during the flight.

Be very careful of the initial low price because Avianca wil bill you for a carryon of $120 or a checked bag for $120. Also, be careful with connections because the customs entry process is slow and the connecting terminal is not close.

They charged me $120 to check one bag and then charged me another $120 for a carryon. Ridiculous!

Everything you need to know for your flight from Quito to Cuenca

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Quito (UIO)
Cuenca (CUE)

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