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Connecting route · United States → Ecuador

Flights from New York to Cuenca

There are no direct flights from New York to Cuenca. The easiest way is one stop via Quito or Guayaquil, about 8h 35m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 8h 35m
NYCCUEUIO

New York to Cuenca at a glance

Fastest journey8h 35mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Quito or Guayaquil

Best ways to fly from New York to Cuenca

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

1
NYC Quito (UIO) CUE
Leg 1: Avianca Ecuador · Leg 2: Aeroregional, Avianca Ecuador, LATAM Airlines Ecuador
One airline, one ticket ~8h 35m
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NYC Guayaquil (GYE) CUE
Leg 1: Avianca Ecuador, JetBlue Airways, LATAM Airlines Ecuador · Leg 2: LATAM Airlines Ecuador
One airline, one ticket ~8h 40m
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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
4,876 km3,028 miles
Journey time
8h 35mestimate
Time difference
NoneCuenca vs New York
Currency in Cuenca
USD
Airports
EWR, JFK, LGA → CUE

Flights from New York to Cuenca: questions answered

Are there direct flights from New York to Cuenca?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Quito and Guayaquil. 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 New York to Cuenca?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 35m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,876 km.
Where do you change planes between New York and Cuenca?
The best connecting points are Quito (UIO) and Guayaquil (GYE). Avianca Ecuador flies both legs via Quito, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve New York and Cuenca?
New York: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA). Cuenca: Mariscal Lamar Airport (CUE).

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