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

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196 mi airlines 43/wk
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Flight Schedule 19 flights Verified 21m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AV1604
AV avianca
320
5:55 AM
-05
6:55 AM
-05
1h
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Prices
IB6746cs
IB Iberia
319
6:32 AM
-05
7:28 AM
-05
0h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA1375+1
LA LATAM Chile
319
6:33 AM
-05
7:29 AM
-05
0h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV1608
AV avianca
320
8:30 AM
-05
9:30 AM
-05
1h
M T W T F S S
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LA1401
LA LATAM Chile
319
12:07 PM
-05
1:05 PM
-05
0h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA1376
LA LATAM Chile
319
12:37 PM
-05
1:33 PM
-05
0h 56m
M T W T F S S
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LA1379
LA LATAM Chile
319
4:33 PM
-05
5:29 PM
-05
0h 56m
M T W T F S S
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LA1403+1
LA LATAM Chile
319
4:59 PM
-05
5:55 PM
-05
0h 56m
M T W T F S S
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AV1606
AV avianca
320
6:40 PM
-05
7:40 PM
-05
1h
M T W T F S S
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LA1405
LA LATAM Chile
319
8:33 PM
-05
9:29 PM
-05
0h 56m
M T W T F S S
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AV1605
AV avianca
320
7:45 AM
-05
8:35 AM
-05
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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LA1386+1
LA LATAM Chile
319
8:05 AM
-05
8:55 AM
-05
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AV1609
AV avianca
320
10:15 AM
-05
11:10 AM
-05
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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LA1402
LA LATAM Chile
319
4:54 PM
-05
5:44 PM
-05
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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LA1388
LA LATAM Chile
319
4:55 PM
-05
5:45 PM
-05
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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LA1389
LA LATAM Chile
319
6:05 PM
-05
6:55 PM
-05
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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LA1408
LA LATAM Chile
319
6:31 PM
-05
7:21 PM
-05
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AV1607
AV avianca
320
8:30 PM
-05
9:25 PM
-05
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA1406
LA LATAM Chile
319
10:05 PM
-05
10:55 PM
-05
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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Quito to Cuenca
2 carriers, 43 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 43 Flights/wk 196 mi 0h 56m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

UIO–CUE is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. LATAM Chile and avianca lead the route. The flight covers 196 miles in approximately 0h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop UIO–CUE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LA LATAM Chile Also: IB 21 319 0h56-0h58 IB
AV avianca 15 320 1h Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – IB, LA
320 Airbus A320 – AV
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LA (21 flights/wk, 58%)
Star Alliance: AV (15 flights/wk, 42%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, UIO to CUE direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
43
Outbound / wk
36
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for UIO to CUE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~21h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
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.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Quito, it's 6:00 PM in Cuenca.
Distance & Flight Time
196 mi / 315 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 56m to 1h 0m.

UIO–CUE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Quito to Cuenca route.
Route details
Distance196 mi / 315 km
Flight time0h 56m to 1h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights43 out / 36 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: UIO
IATA / ICAOUIO / SEQM
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Passengers/yr6.5M
Elevation7,841 ft / 2,390 m
Destination: CUE
IATA / ICAOCUE / SECU
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Elevation8,306 ft / 2,532 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about UIO to CUE flights.
Nonstop flights from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Mariscal Lamar Airport take approximately 0h 56m to 1h. The route covers 196 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: avianca and LATAM Chile. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 43 nonstop flights per week from UIO to CUE. The return direction has about 36 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GYE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CUE to UIO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from UIO to CUE

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and Mariscal Lamar Airport (CUE) are connected by nonstop service from avianca and LATAM Chile. With 43 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

UIO to CUE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from UIO to CUE ranges from 0 hours 56 minutes to 1 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 196 miles (315 km). There are approximately 43 weekly flights outbound and 36 return, totaling 79 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 21 hours via GYE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.