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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Quito to San José:

• Earliest: departs at 11:35 am and lands at 1:50 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:35 am and lands at 1:50 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 15m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Quito to San José.

A direct flight from Quito to San José takes 2h 15m, covering 2,087 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Quito to San José range from C$ 472 to C$ 579, with an average of C$ 525 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 472 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 0% above the C$ 525 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 469 round-trip via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL), compared to C$ 535 for direct.

Avianca is the only airline operating Quito to San José flights. 96% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 113–C$ 141 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Avianca. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 654 to C$ 3,675. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Quito to San José are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 602, which is 84% above the typical average for this route.

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 2 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Priceless
• Avis
• Budget
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Payless

Flights from Quito to San José usually depart from Quito Mariscal Sucr (UIO) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Quito to San José route, 4% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 36m.

One-stop flights from Quito to San José most commonly connect through:

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) – 75% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) – 12% of one-stop connections
• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo (GYE) – 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 8% on flights from Quito to San José. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 505 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 543, a difference of C$ 38.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Avianca operates flights between Quito and San José.

Flying via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 58m, compared with 6h 31m via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) and 6h 32m via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL).

San José is 1 hour behind Quito (Central Time vs Ecuador Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San José are Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, Parque Nacional, and Parque Metropolitano La Sabana. These are among the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Quito to San José flights:

• Avianca: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Avianca: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.