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Flights from Santa Cruz to Quito

There are no direct flights from Santa Cruz to Quito. 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
VVIUIOLIM

Santa Cruz to Quito at a glance

Fastest journey6h 12mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Lima or Bogota

Best ways to fly from Santa Cruz 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
SRZ Lima (LIM) UIO
Leg 1: Boliviana de Aviación, LATAM Airlines Peru · Leg 2: Aeroregional, LATAM Airlines Peru
One airline, one ticket ~6h 12m
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SRZ Bogota (BOG) UIO
Leg 1: Avianca · Leg 2: Avianca, Avianca Ecuador, LATAM Airlines Colombia
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
-1hQuito vs Santa Cruz
Currency in Quito
USD
Airports
VVI → UIO

Flights from Santa Cruz to Quito: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Santa Cruz to Quito?
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 Santa Cruz to Quito?
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 Santa Cruz and Quito?
The best connecting points are Lima (LIM) and Bogota (BOG). Boliviana de Aviación flies both legs via Lima, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Santa Cruz and Quito?
Santa Cruz: Viru Viru International Airport (VVI). Quito: Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO).
What is the time difference between Santa Cruz and Quito?
Quito is 1 hour behind Santa Cruz.

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