On this page, you can find and buy flights for the Quito — San José route. The distance between the capitals of Ecuador and Costa Rica is 1,281 km, and flight frequency on this route averages once per week.
Regular air service is provided by AV. To save money, we recommend checking out how to get to the departure airport and planning your route from the arrival airport using our price dynamic charts.
The table shows direct flights Quito → San José on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 2 h 15 min. Regular flights are operated by Avianca. Departures from Mariscal Sucre International Airport airports, arrivals at Juan Santamaria International Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Quito — San José by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 784 in y, and the most expensive are around AED 901 in n. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Quito → San José, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 852 | high | May | AED 647 | low | Sep | AED 629 | low |
| Feb | AED 815 | high | Jun | AED 610 | low | Oct | AED 629 | low |
| Mar | AED 782 | high | Jul | AED 713 | medium | Nov | AED 680 | medium |
| Apr | AED 713 | medium | Aug | AED 713 | medium | Dec | AED 885 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The climate in San José is characterized by distinct rainy seasons with stable temperatures. The warmest month is April, with an average high of 25.2°C, while October is the wettest, with 556 mm of rainfall and minimal sunny days.
The lowest airfares were recorded in July — AED 796. March is considered the most expensive month for this route, with ticket prices starting AED 901.
February is the best time for a trip: it is one of the driest periods with a comfortable price starting AED 828. It is advisable to avoid the period from September to November due to the peak of tropical downpours, which can affect your plans.
The main carrier on this route is Avianca (AV). On average, one flight per week is operated, which limits the choice of dates but ensures a stable connection between the capitals. A detailed schedule, information on direct flights, and layover options are available in the list below; click on the airline card to explore route details and available departure days.
Flights Quito — San José depart from Mariscal Sucre International Airport and arrive at Juan Santamaria International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The distance between the cities is 1,281 km. A direct flight on this route usually takes about 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours.
Regular air service between the capitals of Ecuador and Costa Rica is provided by Avianca (AV), which operates approximately one flight per week.
Flights from Quito arrive at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), the main gateway to San José.
Ticket prices are dynamic and depend on the season. You can check the current minimum fares for your dates in the low-price calendar on this page.
Russian citizens are granted visa-free entry to Costa Rica for tourism purposes for up to 90 days, provided they have a valid passport.
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