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Connecting route · Ecuador → Bolivia

Flights from Quito to Santa Cruz

There are no direct flights from Quito to Santa Cruz. The easiest way is one stop via Lima or Bogota, about 6h 12m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 6h 12m
UIOVVILIM

Quito to Santa Cruz at a glance

Fastest journey6h 12mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Lima or Bogota

Best ways to fly from Quito to Santa Cruz

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

1
UIO Lima (LIM) SRZ
Leg 1: Aeroregional, LATAM Airlines Peru · Leg 2: Boliviana de Aviación, LATAM Airlines Peru
One airline, one ticket ~6h 12m
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UIO Bogota (BOG) SRZ
Leg 1: Avianca, Avianca Ecuador, LATAM Airlines Colombia · Leg 2: Avianca
One airline, one ticket ~6h 51m
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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
2,578 km1,601 miles
Journey time
6h 12mestimate
Time difference
+1hSanta Cruz vs Quito
Currency in Santa Cruz
USD
Airports
UIO → VVI

Flights from Quito to Santa Cruz: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Quito to Santa Cruz?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Lima and Bogota. 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 Santa Cruz?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 12m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,578 km.
Where do you change planes between Quito and Santa Cruz?
The best connecting points are Lima (LIM) and Bogota (BOG). Aeroregional flies both legs via Lima, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Quito and Santa Cruz?
Quito: Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO). Santa Cruz: Viru Viru International Airport (VVI).
What is the time difference between Quito and Santa Cruz?
Santa Cruz is 1 hour ahead of Quito.

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