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Connecting route · Ecuador → Mexico

Flights from Quito to Cancun

There are no direct flights from Quito to Cancun. 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
UIOCUNBOG

Quito to Cancun at a glance

Fastest journey5h 44mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bogota or Panama City

Best ways to fly from Quito to Cancun

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

1
UIO Bogota (BOG) CUN
Leg 1: Avianca, Avianca Ecuador, LATAM Airlines Colombia · Leg 2: Avianca, Viva, Wingo
One airline, one ticket ~6h 15m
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2
UIO Panama City (PTY) CUN
Leg 1: Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 44m
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3
UIO Miami (MIA) CUN
Leg 1: American Airlines, LATAM Airlines Ecuador · Leg 2: Aeroméxico, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 11m
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4
UIO Medellin (MDE) CUN
Leg 1: Avianca Ecuador · Leg 2: Avianca, Wingo
Same alliance ~6h 04m
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UIO San Jose (SJO) CUN
Leg 1: Avianca Costa Rica · Leg 2: Volaris, Volaris 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
NoneCancun vs Quito
Currency in Cancun
MXN
Airports
UIO → CUN

Flights from Quito to Cancun: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Quito to Cancun?
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 Quito to Cancun?
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 Quito and Cancun?
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 Quito and Cancun?
Quito: Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO). Cancun: Cancún International Airport (CUN).

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