Cuenca to Quito (CUE–UIO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AV1605
AV avianca
320
7:45 AM
-05
8:35 AM
-05
0h 50m
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AV1609
AV avianca
320
11:05 AM
-05
11:55 AM
-05
0h 50m
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LA1402
LA LATAM
319
4:51 PM
-05
5:41 PM
-05
0h 50m
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AV1607
AV avianca
320
8:25 PM
-05
9:25 PM
-05
1h
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AV1604
AV avianca
320
6:00 AM
-05
7:00 AM
-05
1h
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IB6746
IB Iberia
319
6:32 AM
-05
7:28 AM
-05
0h 56m
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AV1608
AV avianca
320
8:30 AM
-05
9:30 AM
-05
1h
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LA1376
LA LATAM
319
10:33 AM
-05
11:29 AM
-05
0h 56m
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LA1401
LA LATAM
319
12:07 PM
-05
1:03 PM
-05
0h 56m
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AV1606
AV avianca
320
6:40 PM
-05
7:40 PM
-05
1h
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Cuenca to Quito
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 196 mi 0h 50m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

CUE–UIO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. avianca and LATAM Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 196 miles in approximately 0h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CUE–UIO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AV avianca 15 320 0h50-1h Star Alliance
LA LATAM Airlines 6 319 0h50
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – LA
320 Airbus A320 – AV
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AV (15 flights/wk, 71%)
Unaffiliated: LA (6 flights/wk, 29%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CUE to UIO direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
29
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CUE to UIO.
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One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
10
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Quito from Cuenca

Nearby airports with service to Mariscal Sucre International Airport.
Metric CUE→UIO GYE→UIO MEC→UIO
Distance from CUE 80 mi 178 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3 1
Weekly flights 21 69 16
Flight time 0h 50m 0h 50m 0h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of CUE with service to Mariscal Sucre International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Quito is 0 hours the same as Cuenca.
CUE: -05 · UIO: -05

When it's 6:00 PM in Cuenca, it's 6:00 PM in Quito.
Distance & Flight Time
196 mi / 315 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 50m to 1h 0m.

CUE–UIO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cuenca to Quito route.
Route details
Distance196 mi / 315 km
Flight time0h 50m to 1h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 29 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: CUE
IATA / ICAOCUE / SECU
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Elevation8,306 ft / 2,532 m
Destination: UIO
IATA / ICAOUIO / SEQM
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Passengers/yr6.5M
Elevation7,841 ft / 2,390 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CUE to UIO flights.
Nonstop flights from Mariscal Lamar Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport take approximately 0h 50m to 1h. The route covers 196 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: avianca and LATAM Airlines.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from CUE to UIO. The return direction has about 29 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GYE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from UIO to CUE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GYE and MEC. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CUE to UIO

Mariscal Lamar Airport (CUE) and Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) are connected by nonstop service from avianca and LATAM Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

CUE to UIO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CUE to UIO ranges from 0 hours 50 minutes to 1 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 196 miles (315 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 29 return, totaling 50 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via GYE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Guayaquil (GYE) and Manta (MEC).