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Overview: Quito to Cuenca flight
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Distance 185 miles (299 km) |
Average flight duration 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $113 (€92) |
Flights per day 8 |
Direct flights 4 |
Fastest flight 56m |
Cheapest month to travel July |
First flight 05:15 |
Last flight 23:08 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Quito to Cuenca start from as low as $113 (€92) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $134 (€110) depending on the train type and class.
The cheapest and fastest flights from Quito to Cuenca
Cheapest price
$113
Average price
$123
Fastest journey
56 m
Average duration
57 m
Flights per day
3
Distance
299 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Quito to Cuenca is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Quito to Cuenca will cost around $123 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $113.
Of the 3 flights that leave Quito for Cuenca onThu, Nov 06, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct flights cover the 299 km distance in an average of 57 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 56 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the longest flights will take 1 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Quito to Cuenca
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Quito to Cuenca among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a flight costs an average of €92.
Distance: 185 miles (299 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus |
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€110 Average price | €13 Average price Cheapest |
3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 28m Average total duration 8h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Quito to Cuenca flight times
The table below shows live departures for Quito to Cuenca flights for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 LA1407 | 10:19 AM Quito | 0h56 | 11:15 AM Cuenca | 0 transfersDirect | |
| LA1419 · LA1369 | 12:15 PM Quito | 11h07 | 11:22 PM Cuenca | 1 transfer | |
| LA1413 · LA1369 | 12:44 PM Quito | 10h38 | 11:22 PM Cuenca | 1 transfer | |
| LA1376 | 1:15 PM Quito | 0h56 | 2:11 PM Cuenca | 0 transfersDirect | |
| LA1411 · LA1369 | 1:44 PM Quito | 9h38 | 11:22 PM Cuenca | 1 transfer | |
| LA1401 | 5:30 PM Quito | 0h56 | 6:26 PM Cuenca | 0 transfersDirect | |
| LA1361 · LA1369 | 7:45 PM Quito | 3h37 | 11:22 PM Cuenca | 1 transfer | |
| LA1403 | 8:09 PM Quito | 0h56 | 9:05 PM Cuenca | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, November 6 | |||||
| LA1405 | 1:34 AM Quito | 0h56 | 2:30 AM Cuenca | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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FAQs: Quito to Cuenca Flight
Flights from Quito to Cuenca generally leave from Quito and arrive in Cuenca.
Quito is 12.7 km away from Quito city centre and Cuenca is 1.8 km from Cuenca city centre.
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
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Popular airports from Quito to Cuenca
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Shower
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Car Rental
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops include duty-free and local artisan stores, located in the departures area.
- Parking available at the airport, approximately 1.42€ ($1.50) per hour.
- Restaurants are available, including local cuisine and fast food options like McDold's and Johnny Rocket's in the food court.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels like Wyndham Quito Airport Hotel within walking distance.
- Showers are available in some lounges; access may require a lounge fee.
- Lounges such as the Sala VIP Interciol offer amenities for a fee.
- Lost and Found located in the main terminal.
- Car rental services are available from companies like Avis and Hertz in the arrivals area.
- Bus line Aeroservicios, stop at terminal Terrestre Quitumbe, 45 minutes to the city center
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