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Cheap Quito Flights from the US

Top routes with lowest fares found in the last 48 hours. Prices shown are round-trip per person including taxes.

MIA → UIO

Miami → Quito
$ *
round-trip, incl. taxes · American nonstop

JFK → UIO

New York → Quito
$ *
round-trip, incl. taxes · JetBlue/AA nonstop

IAH → UIO

Houston → Quito
$ *
round-trip, incl. taxes · United nonstop

ORD → UIO

Chicago → Quito
$ *
round-trip, incl. taxes · via MIA or IAH

LAX → UIO

Los Angeles → Quito
$ *
round-trip, incl. taxes · via MIA or BOG

ATL → UIO

Atlanta → Quito
$ *
round-trip, incl. taxes · via MIA

* Price Disclaimer: Fares shown are the lowest round-trip economy class prices found in the last 48 hours, per person, and include all taxes and carrier-imposed fees. Prices are subject to availability and may change without notice. Seats at advertised fares are limited. Additional baggage fees, seat selection charges, and other optional extras are not included. Fares are valid for the specific dates and routes shown. Prices displayed in USD. Final fare is confirmed at time of booking.

Airlines with Flights to Quito (UIO)

Compare carriers and hub connections for flights from the US to Quito.

AirlineHub / ConnectionKey US RoutesApprox. Travel TimeCode
American AirlinesMIA / JFKMIA, JFK (nonstop)4.5–6hAA
United AirlinesIAH / EWRIAH, EWR (nonstop)4.5–6hUA
JetBlue AirwaysJFK / FLLJFK, FLL (nonstop)5.5–6hB6
LATAM AirlinesBogotá (BOG) / Lima (LIM)JFK, MIA, LAX (via BOG or LIM)7–10hLA
AviancaBogotá (BOG)JFK, MIA, LAX (via BOG)6–10hAV
Copa AirlinesPanama City (PTY)JFK, MIA, LAX, ORD (via PTY)7–11hCM

Why Fly to Quito, Ecuador?

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) is served nonstop by American, United, and LATAM from US cities. From Quito you can visit the active Cotopaxi volcano (2h), the market town of Otavalo (2h), the equator monument at Mitad del Mundo (30 min), and fly to the Galápagos (2h) — one of the world’s most extraordinary wildlife destinations.

Historic Quito (UNESCO)

Quito’s colonial old town — the best-preserved in Latin America and one of the first two UNESCO World Heritage cities (1978) — contains extraordinary Baroque churches (La Compañía de Jesús, whose gold-leaf interior is overwhelming), San Francisco Convent (the Americas’ largest colonial complex), and the magnificent Plaza Grande.

Galápagos Islands

The Galápagos — Darwin’s laboratory of evolution, 1,000km into the Pacific — are accessible by 2-hour flight from Quito (via LATAM or Avianca). Blue-footed boobies, marine iguanas, giant tortoises, and fearless sea lions on volcanic shores create one of the world’s greatest wildlife experiences.

Cotopaxi & Avenue of the Volcanoes

Ecuador’s ‘Avenue of the Volcanoes’ — a corridor of snow-capped peaks including Cotopaxi (5,897m, the world’s highest active volcano) and Chimborazo (6,263m, the point farthest from Earth’s centre) — offers extraordinary hiking, cycling, and acclimatization experiences within 2–3 hours of Quito.

Otavalo Indigenous Market

The Otavalo Saturday market — 2 hours north of Quito — is the largest indigenous craft market in South America, where the Kichwa Otavaleño people sell extraordinary textiles, ceramics, and jewellery in a colourful weekly tradition unchanged for centuries.

Amazon Basin Access

Quito is one of the most accessible gateway cities for Amazon rainforest lodges — the Napo Wildlife Center, Sacha Lodge, and Yasuni National Park’s extraordinary biodiversity are accessible from the jungle town of Coca (30 min by air from Quito).

Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR) — Quick Facts

IATA Code

PVR

ICAO Code

MMPR

Distance to City

8 km north of Puerto Vallarta downtown

Bus to Center

~20 min (local bus)

Taxi to Center

~15 min (MXN 180–250 / ~$9–13)

Terminals
2 Terminals (A + B)
Nearest Alt. Hub
Guadalajara GDL (~5h by road), Manzanillo ZLO (~3h by road)
Currency

Mexican Peso (MXN)

Time Zone

CST/CDT (UTC−6/−5)

Insider Tips

How to Find the Cheapest Quito Airfare

Practical strategies to reduce the cost of your Quito airline tickets from the USA.

Book 6–8 Weeks Ahead

Quito airfare from the US tends to be lowest when booked 6–8 weeks before departure. Last-minute prices spike significantly on popular routes.

Fly Mid-Week (Tue–Wed)

Tuesday and Wednesday departures to Quito are consistently 10–20% cheaper than Friday or Sunday flights. Use flexible date search to compare the full week.

Miami (MIA) & Houston (IAH) Are Best US Gateways

American Airlines from Miami (4.5h nonstop) and United Airlines from Houston (4.5h nonstop) offer the most direct Quito airfare options from the US. JetBlue also flies nonstop from JFK. Miami is the closest major US gateway — making Quito one of the more accessible South American capitals from the East Coast.

Altitude Acclimatization — Give Yourself 24–48 Hours

Quito sits at 2,850m — altitude sickness (soroche) is common on arrival. Spend your first day in the city resting, hydrating, and avoiding alcohol. Most visitors acclimatize within 48 hours. Don’t attempt Cotopaxi or the Galápagos (which requires a day trip at sea level then return to altitude) on your first full day. Quito airfare from the US is lowest in May and October.

Use Miles & Points

Frequent flyer miles can significantly reduce Quito airline ticket costs. Check partner award availability to UIO — often better value than cash fares on long-haul routes.

Set Fare Alerts

Quito airfare fluctuates daily. Set a price alert on AirlineTickets.services to be notified when fares to UIO drop from your US departure city.

Flights to Quito from US — Top Questions

To find cheap flights to Quito from the US, use AirlineTickets.services to compare 500+ airlines with flexible date search. Book 6–8 weeks ahead, fly mid-week, and compare all hub routing options for the lowest Quito airfare.

Quito is served by UIO Airport (IATA: UIO, ICAO: SEQM), located ~18 km northeast of Quito city center. Guayaquil GYE (~45 min by air), Bogotá BOG (~1h by air) is the nearest alternative hub.

Top airlines for US to Quito (UIO) flights include American Airlines, United Airlines, JetBlue Airways. Check for nonstop and one-stop options from your US departure city.

Shoulder seasons offer the best Quito airfare from the US. Avoid peak tourist periods and major local events. Mid-week departures (Tuesday–Wednesday) are typically 10–20% cheaper than weekend flights.

Total travel time from the US to Quito depends on routing. Nonstop flights range from 1 to 12 hours; connecting itineraries add 2–5 hours including layover time.

Quito Airport (UIO) is located ~18 km northeast of Quito city center. Bus takes approximately ~40 min (Aeroservicios Bus), while a taxi takes around ~30 min (USD $25–35).

Flights to Quito from the US — Your Complete Guide

Economy round-trip fares to Quito (UIO) from major US cities typically range $399–$850 round-trip. Use our search tool above to compare all airlines for your exact dates and lock in the best available Quito airfare. No booking fees — ever.

Everything to Know About Cheap Flights to Quito

Flights to Quito from USA: What to Expect

Quito is the world’s second-highest capital city (2,850m) and one of South America’s finest — a UNESCO World Heritage colonial old town of extraordinary Baroque churches, the starting point for Ecuador’s ‘Avenue of the Volcanoes’ (Cotopaxi, Chimborazo, Antisana), and the closest mainland gateway to the Galápagos Islands. Ecuador is the world’s most biodiverse country per square kilometre — the Amazon, the Andes, the coast, and the Galápagos all within one small nation. Use AirlineTickets.services to compare all available routings and find the lowest cheap flights to Quito from your nearest US departure city.

Quito Airfare: Budget Tips for US Travelers

Quito airfare from the USA typically ranges $399–$850 round-trip in economy class. Use flexible date search, compare all hub connection options, and set fare alerts for your preferred travel window to secure the best deal on Quito airline tickets.

Quito Airline Tickets: Booking Advice

When comparing Quito airline tickets, always verify whether your itinerary is a through-ticket or two separate bookings. Through-tickets with a single airline or alliance offer better rebooking rights if a connection is missed. Book at least 6 weeks in advance for best fares.

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