Flying from Houston to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO): What you need to know
Houston's main base, Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), is where great travel stories take off. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Houston to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO).
Jump on a direct Houston to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 5 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Quito is UTC-5, which is one hour ahead of Houston. Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport is located in Quito.
You can pick from 8 direct services a week between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO). This is the most popular route, with United Airlines offering a 4:30pm departure from IAH to UIO.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Houston to UIO. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Getting on a plane during a peak month like June? Busy periods (like Christmas and New Year) can easily add another hour at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Houston
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Take the express route from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Direct flights from Houston to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) operate from here.
You can book a direct flight from Houston to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport with United Airlines. This popular carrier operates services from IAH.
Most travellers choose to fly with United from IAH to UIO.
United is the most consistent performer for punctuality on this route.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Houston to UIO departing from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
Located around 40 kilometres from central Houston, IAH can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Houston to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Of all flights leaving Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 78% land on schedule at their destination.
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
Cross another spot off your travel list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Houston to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport, check out these options when departing from Houston Hobby Airport:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
You can reach HOU from the centre of Houston in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 50 minutes to travel the 19 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Houston to UIO flight? Check in to a hotel near Houston Hobby Airport before your break officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
Houston Hobby Airport has a reputation for reliability and timeliness. 81% of flights taking off from here meet their scheduled arrival times without fail.
You'll find HOU at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Houston to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near UIO instead:
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Booking your ride around three weeks in advance of your Houston to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to central Quito
From Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport, central Quito is around 18 kilometres away. It takes about 40 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It takes around 1 hour if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport is $667. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,029. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Score cheap flights from Houston to UIO by booking three months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding the biggest deals.
The best month for finding cheap Houston to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport tickets is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
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Filters make it easier to track down a bargain for your flight from Houston to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and number of stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Houston to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Houston to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO). July is when most people travel to Quito. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in September.
Before locking in your Houston to UIO plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Quito, with temperatures ranging from 7ºC to 19ºC.
July has temperatures of between 7ºC and 18ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Houston to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Quito
Start your Quito trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Houston to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Free Walking Tour Quito and Quito Historic Centre are just a couple of the major attractions to add to your Quito travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Catedral Metropolitana de Quito.
Explore more of Ecuador
Guayaquil is just one of the many places in Ecuador waiting to be explored after you've seen Quito. Around 290 kilometres away to the southwest, popular attractions include Amazon Rainforest, Stella Maris Galapagos Luxury Yacht and Crystal Palace.
Manta is another well-known destination in Ecuador and is around 274 kilometres west of Quito. No trip is complete without experiencing Playa de Tarqui, Las Malvinas Park and Miraflores Park.