Cheap Flights from Quito (UIO) to Cuenca (CUE)

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Wed, 08 Jan UIO - CUE

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$168 $162

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Tue, 11 Feb UIO - CUE

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$26 $18

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Thu, 26 Dec UIO - CUE

Tue, 31 Dec CUE - UIO

$102 $100

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Wed, 25 Dec UIO - CUE

Sat, 28 Dec CUE - UIO

$179 $174

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Fri, 03 Jan UIO - CUE

Tue, 07 Jan CUE - UIO

$152 $149

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Route information

Local currency and cost comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket

0% A train in Cuenca costs roughly the same as in Quito.

Quito $0.35

Cuenca $0.35

Meal Mid-priced restaurant

30% A meal in Cuenca is 30% cheaper than a meal in Quito.

Quito $5

Cuenca $3.5

Taxi Standard daytime start rate

57% A taxi fare in Cuenca is 57% cheaper than in Quito.

Quito $1.5

Cuenca $0.65

Coffee Regular cappuccino

8% Coffee in Cuenca is 8% cheaper than in Quito.

Quito $2.69

Cuenca $2.48

Distance: 188 miles

Quito airports

Mariscal Sucre (UIO) How far from city center: 7 miles

Cuenca airports

Cuenca (CUE) How far from city center: 3 miles

Going to and from the airports

Flights from Quito

Quito, the capital city of Ecuador, is surrounded by mountainous peaks and green foliage. The Mariscal Sucre International Airport is located 18km east of Quito and serves over 5 million passengers annually. There are a number of duty-free stores at the airport and other unique outlets offering a variety of items for sale.

Services for a more comfortable experience, such as baggage storage, are available and the pre-flight massage service helps to eliminate stress. There only two domestic airline carriers – LATAM and TAME Airlines – that operate flights from Quito to Cuenca with an average of two daily flights that last approximately 55 minutes.

Travelling to Quito airport

From Terminal Quitumbe, you can reach Mariscal Sucre International Airport via the Metro bus at the old airport and catch another bus to the new airport. You can also take the Ecovia bus to Rao Coca and get another from there to the airport. However, the buses can take around three hours to get to the airport due to many stops along the way and they don't have much room for big luggage.

Coaches are faster than the buses. The Aero Servicios runs every 30 minutes throughout the day from the city center to the airport taking 90 – 100 minutes. You can also book ahead of time with one of the taxi companies.

Reaching Cuenca

With its varied cultural and historical attractions, it's clear why Cuenca was declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. To be immersed into the city's history, visit the Iglesia Salgario, the old cathedral built in the 16th century and now serves as a museum for religious artifacts.

At the Cajas National Park, enjoy an unencumbered frolic with nature as you observe the lakes, mountains, and animals. For an overarching view of the beauty of Cuenca, access the Mirador de Turi via a staircase from the bottom of the hill with over 400 steps to climb to reach the top. Cuenca was formerly a quiet provincial city but, currently, can potentially offer an enjoyable nightlife.

Getting to the city center

Mariscal Lamar International Airport serves the city of Cuenca. The cheapest way to get to the city center is via the city buses. Route 100 connects Avenida España, the main street situated outside the airport with Gaspar Sangurima which is close to the North of Main Square.

Yellow Taxis are also available outside the terminal building at affordable fares. You can explore and reach the city center by foot within minutes. You should walk along Avenida España until you get to Avenida Huayna Capac, take a left turn there and walk to Simon Bolivar on your right. From Simon Bolivar, the Main Square is only seven blocks away.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Quito to Cuenca

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?

Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to Ecuador. At eDreams have you covered!

For flights from Quito to Cuenca, how can I find the cheapest price?

The cheapest price for a flight from Quito to Cuenca is $18. At eDreams 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.

Is Cuenca more expensive than Quito to visit?

Looking at cab fares, a ride in Cuenca costs an average of 0.65 USD , 57% cheaper than Quito, with a fare of 1.50 USD, while train tickets are cheaper, but cost the same in both Cuenca and Quito: $ 0.35 USD. Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 3.50 USD euros in Cuenca, 30% less than the 5.00 USD euros in Quito. The price of the coffee is around 8% cheaper in Cuenca, with an average of 2.48 USD, while in Quito the coffee costs 2.69 USD.

When booking, when is the best time to get the best prices for flights from Quito to Cuenca?

The most popular months to book a trip from Quito to Cuenca are April, July and May, 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 visit Cuenca depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, April is the best month to fly to Cuenca from Quito in terms of searches from our customers, followed by May and July. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds November, September and October are the months with fewer searches for Quito - Cuenca.

How long does the flight from Quito to Cuenca take?

Flight length from Quito to Cuenca is around 00:57 hours on average, at an average distance of 312 km, for 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 the temperatures can reach an average of 26.4 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 3.0 mm ,Cuenca's temperatures can go up to 22.67 ºC during the hot season, with 6.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 2.1 ºC in Cuenca, compared to the 5.29 ºC average degrees reported in Quito. During the winter period, Quito can register 3.0 mm precipitation, while Cuenca have an average of 2.3 mm rain level.

Which airports have flights between Quito and Cuenca?

The main route from Quito to Cuenca is: Mariscal Sucre (UIO) to Cuenca (CUE). The following airlines fly this route: Tame Linea Aerea Del Ecuador. LATAM Airlines Ecuador. Iberia.

Which airlines fly from Quito to Cuenca?

The airlines that fly non-stop from Quito to Cuenca are:

Tame Linea Aerea Del Ecuador.
LATAM Airlines Ecuador.

Flying Time 57 minutes When flying from Quito to Cuenca, this can take around 57 minutes in flying time, however this flight duration can vary due to other factors

Cheapest flight $18 The best price for flights from Quito to Cuenca offered by eDreams, which have been found by our customers in the last 3 days

Departure Airport Mariscal Sucre Mariscal Sucre is where you'll take off when flying from Quito to Cuenca

Arrival Airport Cuenca You'll land at Cuenca when flying from Quito to Cuenca