Travelling from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport.
Quito is one hour ahead of San Jose and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
Every week, there are 11 Juan Santamaria International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport flights. If you want to get going early, take the 16:20 AVIANCA flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 16:20 with AVIANCA.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SJO to UIO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Getting to Quito (and then exploring more of Ecuador!) is easy with AVIANCA. This popular airline has direct flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport.
Most travellers choose to fly with AVIANCA on this route.
With a reliable 82.35% of services arriving as planned, AVIANCA has the best on-time performance for SJO to UIO flights.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SJO and UIO:
Tocumen International Airport
El Dorado International Airport
El Salvador International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Juan Santamaria International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport flight is 87 €. A return fare is currently 204 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from SJO to UIO. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from SJO to UIO.
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Handy information about Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
79.83% of flights departing from Juan Santamaria International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Juan Santamaria International Airport is around 18 kilometres from central San Jose. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 2 hours 20 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near SJO? If you've booked an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Juan Santamaria International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near UIO instead:
Grab a Mariscal Sucre International Airport rental car and discover Quito and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Nazcar Rent a Car and Goldcar are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Mariscal Sucre International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to central Quito
From Mariscal Sucre International Airport, Quito is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 2 hours 10 minutes.
When to fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
The quietest month for a flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Quito based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Quito is August, with temperatures ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Book your flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SJO to UIO in July. Average temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) then.
Explore more of Ecuador
You've done Quito, now it's time to explore other corners of Ecuador. Travel around 274 kilometres south-west to Guayaquil to tick off its leading attractions. From Malecon 2000 to Las Penas and Parque Historico Guayaquil, your itinerary will be busy.
Cuenca is another essential stop in Ecuador and is around 306 kilometres south of Quito. No journey is complete without a visit to El Museo de Las Conceptas, Museo de las Culturas Aborigenes and Old Cathedral of Cuenca.
