Ecuador — flights from Cuenca to Ecuador

Flight Deals from Cuenca to Ecuador from $71

Q: What are the most popular cities to visit in Ecuador?

From Cuenca, top destinations in Ecuador include Quito for its UNESCO colonial center, Guayaquil for coastal access and the Galápagos, Cuenca itself for its historic core, and Baños or the Amazon for outdoor adventure. Quito and Guayaquil are the main air gateways, with short domestic flights connecting onward.

Q: When is the best time of year to visit Ecuador?

For Ecuador, June through September is generally the driest period in the Andes and the best time for Cuenca and Quito, while December through May is warmer and wetter but greener and often cheaper. Summer months are busy and expensive in popular areas like the Galápagos, and spring and autumn offer milder weather and lighter crowds in the highlands.

Q: How do I get to Mariscal Lamar Airport from the city center?

From downtown Cuenca, the quickest and most popular way to reach Mariscal Lamar International Airport is by taxi, which takes only a few minutes given the airport sits roughly 1.6 km (1 mile) northeast of the city center. The Cuenca Tramway's Line 1 stops directly at the airport across the street from the terminal, offering an economical public transit option with frequent service. Ride-share apps like Uber and InDriver are also available, and city buses connect the airport to downtown for those on a budget. Driving yourself is straightforward along Avenida España, and the airport has paid parking with both hourly and daily rates, though taxis remain the most convenient choice for travelers with luggage.

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Cheapest RT	Cheapest OW	Good Deal Price	Best Time to Fly
$120	$86	$165	Morning
Cheapest round-trip found on Priceline in the last 8 days. $60 below the typical $180 round-trip on this route. Lowest one-way found in the last 8 days. The typical one-way fare is $114. A round-trip at or under $165 is a good deal on this route right now. 75% of the fares we found cost more; only a quarter cost less. Morning departures average $171 on this route, the lowest of any time of day. $19 less than the average departure, which is $190. See all flights to Guayaquil →
$162	$71	$204	Late Night
Cheapest round-trip found on Priceline in the last 8 days. $68 below the typical $230 round-trip on this route. Lowest one-way found in the last 8 days. The typical one-way fare is $131. A round-trip at or under $204 is a good deal on this route right now. 75% of the fares we found cost more; only a quarter cost less. Late Night departures average $219 on this route, the lowest of any time of day. $13 less than the average departure, which is $232. See all flights to Quito →
$359	$191	$409	Afternoon
Cheapest round-trip found on Priceline in the last 8 days. $70 below the typical $429 round-trip on this route. Lowest one-way found in the last 8 days. The typical one-way fare is $322. A round-trip at or under $409 is a good deal on this route right now. 75% of the fares we found cost more; only a quarter cost less. Afternoon departures average $410 on this route, the lowest of any time of day. $25 less than the average departure, which is $435. See all flights to Baltra Island →
$355	$280	$389	Late Night
Cheapest round-trip found on Priceline in the last 8 days. $62 below the typical $417 round-trip on this route. Lowest one-way found in the last 8 days. The typical one-way fare is $348. A round-trip at or under $389 is a good deal on this route right now. 75% of the fares we found cost more; only a quarter cost less. Late Night departures average $420 on this route, the lowest of any time of day. $38 less than the average departure, which is $458. See all flights to San Cristobal →
$219	$114	$219	Late Night
Cheapest round-trip found on Priceline in the last 8 days. $63 below the typical $282 round-trip on this route. Lowest one-way found in the last 8 days. The typical one-way fare is $175. A round-trip at or under $219 is a good deal on this route right now. 75% of the fares we found cost more; only a quarter cost less. Late Night departures average $262 on this route, the lowest of any time of day. $121 less than the average departure, which is $383. See all flights to Manta →

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The cheapest round-trip and one-way fares, the good-deal price and the best time of day to fly come directly from the fares found in recent searches, not from historical bookings.

Best Ecuador Hotel + Flight Packages

Round-trip flight from Cuenca

CUE to GYE

Hotel Castell - Cerca Del Aeropuerto

Guayaquil, Cdla. Kennedy Norte Av. Miguel H. Alcivar Y Pumpilio Ulloa Esquina

8117 Reviews4-Star Hotel

^$363/person

$725 total

Incl. Flight + Hotel

Round-trip flight from Cuenca

CUE to UIO

Hotel David

Quito, Pasaje José Marti E4-53 Y Av. Gran Colombia

7.8385 Reviews3-Star Hotel

^$263/person

$525 total

Incl. Flight + Hotel

Royal Palm Galapagos, Curio Collection Hotel by Hilton

Round-trip flight from Cuenca

CUE to GPS

Royal Palm Galapagos, Curio Collection Hotel by Hilton

Bellavista, Km. 18, Via Puerto Ayora Isla

8.522 Reviews4.5-Star Hotel

12% Package Savings

^$2,829/person

$6,402 $5,658 total

Incl. Flight + Hotel

Round-trip flight from Cuenca

CUE to SCY

Casa de Huespedes "Darling"

Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Juan José Flores Y José Vallejo

845 Reviews0-Star Hotel

^$735/person

$1,469 total

Incl. Flight + Hotel

Round-trip flight from Cuenca

CUE to MEC

Habitaciones amobladas - Manabí suites

Manta, Calle 18 37

92 Reviews0-Star Hotel

^$307/person

$614 total

Incl. Flight + Hotel

Round-trip flight from Cuenca

CUE to GYE

Grand Hotel Guayaquil

Guayaquil, Boyaca 1615 Y Clemente Ballen

8.9291 Reviews4-Star Hotel

5% Package Savings

^$400/person

$845 $799 total

Incl. Flight + Hotel

Round-trip flight from Cuenca

CUE to UIO

Art Plaza Boutique Hotel

Quito, 9 De Octubre N-2207 Y Jerónimo Carrión

8.7161 Reviews3-Star Hotel

^$301/person

$601 total

Incl. Flight + Hotel

Round-trip flight from Cuenca

CUE to SCY

Irlanda Hospedaje

Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Ecuador

9.25 Reviews0-Star Hotel

^$768/person

$1,535 total

Incl. Flight + Hotel

Round-trip flight from Cuenca

CUE to MEC

Mini Suite JyC

Manta, Avenida 108

102 Reviews0-Star Hotel

^$322/person

$643 total

Incl. Flight + Hotel

Best Ecuador Hotel + Flight + Car Packages

Round-trip flight from Cuenca

CUE to SCY

Casa de Huespedes "Darling"

Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Juan José Flores Y José Vallejo

845 Reviews0-Star Hotel

Rental car included

Pick-up in SCY

^$735/person

$1,469 total

Incl. Flight + Hotel + Car

Round-trip flight from Cuenca

CUE to MEC

Habitaciones amobladas - Manabí suites

Manta, Calle 18 37

92 Reviews0-Star Hotel

Rental car included

Pick-up in MEC

^$364/person

$728 total

Incl. Flight + Hotel + Car

Round-trip flight from Cuenca

CUE to GYE

Grand Hotel Guayaquil

Guayaquil, Boyaca 1615 Y Clemente Ballen

8.9291 Reviews4-Star Hotel

Rental car included

Pick-up in GYE

5% Package Savings

^$454/person

$960 $908 total

Incl. Flight + Hotel + Car

Round-trip flight from Cuenca

CUE to UIO

Art Plaza Boutique Hotel

Quito, 9 De Octubre N-2207 Y Jerónimo Carrión

8.7161 Reviews3-Star Hotel

Rental car included

Pick-up in UIO

^$378/person

$755 total

Incl. Flight + Hotel + Car

Round-trip flight from Cuenca

CUE to SCY

Irlanda Hospedaje

Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Ecuador

9.25 Reviews0-Star Hotel

Rental car included

Pick-up in SCY

^$768/person

$1,535 total

Incl. Flight + Hotel + Car

Round-trip flight from Cuenca

CUE to MEC

Mini Suite JyC

Manta, Avenida 108

102 Reviews0-Star Hotel

Rental car included

Pick-up in MEC

^$379/person

$757 total

Incl. Flight + Hotel + Car

Round-trip flight from Cuenca

CUE to GYE

Hotel Castell - Cerca Del Aeropuerto

Guayaquil, Cdla. Kennedy Norte Av. Miguel H. Alcivar Y Pumpilio Ulloa Esquina

8117 Reviews4-Star Hotel

Rental car included

Pick-up in GYE

^$419/person

$838 total

Incl. Flight + Hotel + Car

Round-trip flight from Cuenca

CUE to UIO

Hotel David

Quito, Pasaje José Marti E4-53 Y Av. Gran Colombia

7.8385 Reviews3-Star Hotel

Rental car included

Pick-up in UIO

^$340/person

$679 total

Incl. Flight + Hotel + Car

Round-trip flight from Cuenca

CUE to GPS

Royal Palm Galapagos, Curio Collection Hotel by Hilton

Bellavista, Km. 18, Via Puerto Ayora Isla

8.522 Reviews4.5-Star Hotel

Rental car included

Pick-up in GPS

12% Package Savings

^$2,788/person

$6,319 $5,575 total

Incl. Flight + Hotel + Car

When is the best time of day to fly?

Evening (5pm - 9pm) is the cheapest time of day to fly from Cuenca to Ecuador. At $288 it is 10% cheaper than the average time. Late night (9pm - 12am) is the most expensive time, 9% above average.

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When is the best time of day to fly?
Time of day	Average fare
Morning	$307
Midday	$329
Afternoon	$325
Evening	$288
Late Night	$350

What do round-trip flights from Cuenca to Ecuador cost?

Share of fares in each price range.

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What do round-trip flights from Cuenca to Ecuador cost?
Price range	Share of fares
$100 to $200	15%
$200 to $300	33%
$300 to $400	15%
$400 to $500	34%
$500 to $600	2%
$600 and up	<1%

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about flying from Cuenca to Ecuador.

What are the most popular cities to visit in Ecuador?

From Cuenca, top destinations in Ecuador include Quito for its UNESCO colonial center, Guayaquil for coastal access and the Galápagos, Cuenca itself for its historic core, and Baños or the Amazon for outdoor adventure. Quito and Guayaquil are the main air gateways, with short domestic flights connecting onward.

When is the best time of year to visit Ecuador?

For Ecuador, June through September is generally the driest period in the Andes and the best time for Cuenca and Quito, while December through May is warmer and wetter but greener and often cheaper. Summer months are busy and expensive in popular areas like the Galápagos, and spring and autumn offer milder weather and lighter crowds in the highlands.

How do I get to Mariscal Lamar Airport from the city center?

From downtown Cuenca, the quickest and most popular way to reach Mariscal Lamar International Airport is by taxi, which takes only a few minutes given the airport sits roughly 1.6 km (1 mile) northeast of the city center. The Cuenca Tramway's Line 1 stops directly at the airport across the street from the terminal, offering an economical public transit option with frequent service. Ride-share apps like Uber and InDriver are also available, and city buses connect the airport to downtown for those on a budget. Driving yourself is straightforward along Avenida España, and the airport has paid parking with both hourly and daily rates, though taxis remain the most convenient choice for travelers with luggage.

References

MRA Airport Transit Project - Mariscal Lamar International Airport - CUE - SECU - Cuenca, Ecuador | Cuenca, Ecuadormetrorouteatlas.net · Published Sep 2, 2024
Flights Quito to Cuenca | Aviancaavianca.com
Frommers | Planning a trip to Cuenca, Ecuadorfrommers.com · Published Dec 31, 2025
Parqueadero Tarifado - Aeropuerto de Cuencaaeropuertocuenca.ec · Published Oct 14, 2024

Flight Deals from Cuenca to Ecuador from $71

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Best Ecuador Hotel + Flight Packages

Best Ecuador Hotel + Flight + Car Packages

When is the best time of day to fly?

What do round-trip flights from Cuenca to Ecuador cost?

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most popular cities to visit in Ecuador?

When is the best time of year to visit Ecuador?

How do I get to Mariscal Lamar Airport from the city center?

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