Cheap Flights from Quito to Cuenca
Cheap Flights from Quito to Cuenca
Looking for cheap flights from Quito to Cuenca? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Quito to Cuenca vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 3,420–6,400 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Quito to Cuenca for specific travel dates.
2026-12-16
UIO - CUE
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 3,420 Pts + $25.4
2026-12-17
UIO - CUE
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 3,420 Pts + $25.4
2026-12-18
UIO - CUE
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 5,500 Pts + $25.4
2026-11-09
UIO - CUE
Economy | Non stop | 7 left
From 6,400 Pts + $20.4
2026-11-11
UIO - CUE
Economy | Non stop | 7 left
From 6,400 Pts + $20.4
2026-11-15
UIO - CUE
Economy | Non stop | 7 left
From 6,400 Pts + $20.4
Quito to Cuenca flight facts
Distance
196 mi
315 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Cuenca is in the same time zone as Quito.
Airports in Quito
UIO · Mariscal Sucre Intl
Airports in Cuenca
CUE · Mariscal Lamar
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Quito - Guayaquil · Guayaquil is 80 mi from Cuenca
Flights Guayaquil - Cuenca · Guayaquil is 175 mi from Quito
Premium cabin flights from Quito to Cuenca
Premium cabin
2026-12-16
UIO - CUE
Business | Non stop | 8 left
From 30,000 Pts + $20.4
Premium cabin
2026-12-17
UIO - CUE
Business | Non stop | 3 left
From 30,000 Pts + $20.4
Premium cabin
2026-12-18
UIO - CUE
Business | Non stop | 5 left
From 30,000 Pts + $20.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Quito to Cuenca depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Quito to Cuenca.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Quito to Cuenca.
Quito and Cuenca are about 196 miles (315 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 196-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Cuenca is in the same time zone as Quito.
Departures from Quito: Mariscal Sucre Intl (UIO). Arrivals in Cuenca: Mariscal Lamar (CUE).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Cuenca, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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