Flying from San Diego to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO): what you need to know
San Diego International Airport (SAN) is San Diego's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from San Diego to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) taking off from here.
The timezone in Quito is UTC-5, which is 2 hours ahead of San Diego. Mariscal Sucre International Airport is located in Quito.
To ensure you catch your flight from San Diego to UIO, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
July is a busy travel month. If you're heading away then or around a major holiday like Christmas, be there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in San Diego
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and possibly even tour another city. When searching for flights from San Diego to UIO departing from San Diego International Airport (SAN), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
SAN is roughly 5 kilometers from central San Diego. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential travel app will give you the best route and your public transport options.
Booked an early flight from San Diego to Mariscal Sucre International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to San Diego International Airport:
About Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
If you're arriving on a late flight from San Diego to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near UIO:
Getting from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to central Quito
From Mariscal Sucre International Airport, Quito is approximately 40 kilometers away. It takes around 45 minutes to get to the center driving.
It takes around 2 hours and 11 minutes when traveling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
For a one-way ticket from San Diego to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, $264 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return trip from just $576. These are the lowest fares right now but could change depending on availability.
We suggest booking as early as possible to get cheap tickets from San Diego to UIO. You're more likely to score a great deal and enjoy more options for departure times and travel dates.
Use the 'Whole month' tool and compare the prices of tickets from San Diego to Mariscal Sucre International Airport across each month. We've made the lowest fares green, so you can quickly pick a flight your budget will love.
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The best time to fly from San Diego to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
April is the quietest time to travel to Quito. Alternatively, join the crowds and visit in August. This is the busiest month for flights from San Diego to Mariscal Sucre International Airport.
Think about the type of weather that'll suit your plans for Quito. August is known as the warmest month. Lock in your flights from San Diego to UIO during then and you can expect temperatures of between 7ºC and 19ºC.
Look for cheap flights from San Diego to Mariscal Sucre International Airport in July if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC and 18ºC on average.
More about Quito
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Quito right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from San Diego to Mariscal Sucre International Airport:
Quito Old Town and Basilica del Voto Nacional are just two of the top attractions to add to your Quito to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to El Panecillo.
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