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Flights from Cancun to Quito

There are no direct flights from Cancun to Quito. The easiest way is one stop via Bogota or Panama City, about 6h 15m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 5h 44m
CUNUIOBOG

Cancun to Quito at a glance

Fastest journey5h 44mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bogota or Panama City

Best ways to fly from Cancun to Quito

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
CUN Bogota (BOG) UIO
Leg 1: Avianca, Viva, Wingo · Leg 2: Avianca, Avianca Ecuador, LATAM Airlines Colombia
One airline, one ticket ~6h 15m
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2
CUN Panama City (PTY) UIO
Leg 1: Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 44m
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3
CUN Miami (MIA) UIO
Leg 1: Aeroméxico, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, LATAM Airlines Ecuador
One airline, one ticket ~7h 11m
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4
CUN Medellin (MDE) UIO
Leg 1: Avianca, Wingo · Leg 2: Avianca Ecuador
Same alliance ~6h 04m
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CUN San Jose (SJO) UIO
Leg 1: Volaris, Volaris Costa Rica · Leg 2: Avianca Costa Rica
Self-transfer likely ~6h 42m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
2,542 km1,579 miles
Journey time
5h 44mestimate
Time difference
NoneQuito vs Cancun
Currency in Quito
USD
Airports
CUN → UIO

Flights from Cancun to Quito: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cancun to Quito?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Bogota, Panama City and Miami. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Cancun to Quito?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 44m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,542 km.
Where do you change planes between Cancun and Quito?
The best connecting points are Bogota (BOG), Panama City (PTY), Miami (MIA) and Medellin (MDE). Avianca flies both legs via Bogota, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cancun and Quito?
Cancun: Cancún International Airport (CUN). Quito: Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO).

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