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Cheapest time to fly from Quito to Cuenca

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of December. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration58 minutesFlights between Quito and Cuenca take, on average, 58 minutes minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£39Cheapest price for a flight between Quito and Cuenca found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportMariscal Sucre International AirportWhen flying from Quito to Cuenca

Destination airportMariscal Lamar International AirportFor the route from Quito to Cuenca

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Quito to Cuenca

Airlines flying this routeAviancaAirline(s) with flights between Quito to Cuenca

One-way average Price£85The average price for a flight Quito - Cuenca at Opodo is £85, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data February is the most popular time to book a flight to Cuenca when departing from Quito

Exchange rate

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Last checked on Sat 07/11

Distance: 188 mi

Quito airports

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)How far from city centre: 7 mi

Cuenca airports

Book your Quito to Cuenca flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Quito to Cuenca (Ecuador) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £39, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Quito to Cuenca takes roughly 1 hour, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Quito–Cuenca route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)

The weather in Cuenca

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Cuenca, temperatures average around 22ºC in the warmest months and roughly 10ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 22ºC
Lows: down to 9ºC
Hottest month: November
Coldest month: July
Driest month: August
Wettest month: April

Tips for cheaper flights from Quito to Cuenca

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Quito to Cuenca:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Cuenca. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Quito to Cuenca

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Quito to Cuenca?

When you fly from Quito to Cuenca the average price is £85. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Quito to Cuenca at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Quito to Cuenca is 39 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Quito to Cuenca?

The most popular months to book a flight from Quito to Cuenca are February, January and December, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Quito to Cuenca?

The best time of the year to go to Cuenca when flying from Quito depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Cuenca from Quito in terms of searches from our customer, followed by September and June. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, April and November are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Quito - Cuenca.

How long does the flight take to go from Quito to Cuenca?

The total flight time between Quito and Cuenca is of around 58 minutes on average, considering an average distance of 187.54 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Cuenca compared to Quito?

While in Quito temperatures can reach an average of 16º ºC in summer, Cuenca can experience temperatures up to 16º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 14º ºC in Cuenca, compared to the 16º ºC average in Quito.

Which are the airlines with flights from Quito to Cuenca?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Quito to Cuenca are:

Avianca.
LATAM Airlines.