Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Quito (from: New York City)

The average price to go to Quito from New York City airport is $ 528 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 417 (in may) and $ 717 (in december), which is a saving of $ 112 or a surplus of $ 189 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $486 to $540 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.

Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Quito before booking your flight.

If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your New York City-Quito plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Quito from New York City and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.

Average price depending on the departure month

Data analysis:

By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 417, saving $ 112 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 528). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 717).

Flight New York City-Quito: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 426 $ 519 fair price
February$ 433 $ 539 fair price
March$ 396 $ 463 good price
April$ 428 $ 478 good price
May$ 382 $ 417 very good price
June$ 438 $ 495 good price
July$ 512 $ 636 high price
August$ 512 $ 633 high price
September$ 396 $ 461 good price
October$ 383 $ 464 good price
November$ 437 $ 510 good price
December$ 539 $ 717 very high price

*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!

Price breakdown to travel from New York City to Quito

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from New York City to Quito range from $216 to $917. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $216 to $270), 1% at the maximum price (from $864 to $917). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $486 to $540 (18% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the New York City->Quito flight

There are 8 companies that serve New York City from Quito airport: Avianca (scheduled), latam airlines group, jetBlue, Avianca Brazil, Copa, Spirit Airlines, United and Aeromexico (aerm).

Data analysis:

Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Avianca (scheduled) was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (33% of the time) on the New York City->Quito route.

Direct flight or flight with layover?

Data analysis:

To get the best price for the New York City-Quito flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 148 compared to a direct flight).

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, New York City-Quito flights departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday as your departure date, you can save an average of $44. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $45.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Quito to New York City departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $59. Conversely, departing from Quito on a saturday may cost you an additional $52.


Top prices New York City-Quito

Round tripDatesPrice
New York City → Quito05-09 to 12-09-2024$ 259 
New York City → Quito13-09 to 25-09-2024$ 241 
New York City → Quito17-09 to 24-09-2024$ 239 
New York City → Quito09-10 to 16-10-2024$ 241 
New York City → Quito10-10 to 26-10-2024$ 279 
New York City → Quito16-10 to 23-10-2024$ 248 
New York City → Quito17-10 to 28-10-2024$ 244 
New York City → Quito07-11 to 12-11-2024$ 243 
New York City → Quito13-11 to 20-11-2024$ 242 
New York City → Quito14-11 to 25-11-2024$ 238 


When to book your flight New York City - Quito to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.

Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a New York City-Quito flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from New York City to Quito, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 492 $, which is a saving of 36 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (222 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your New York City to Quito flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.

Departure on... How far in advance should I book?
January

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 434 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 449), 5 to 6 months ($ 511), 6 to 7 months ($ 491), 7 to 8 months ($ 514)

February

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 465 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 500), 2 to 3 months ($ 471), 7 to 8 months ($ 527), 8 to 9 months ($ 492), 9 to 10 months ($ 479)

March

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 430 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 433), 2 to 3 months ($ 449), 3 to 4 months ($ 431), 9 to 10 months ($ 450)

April

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 437 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 470), 2 to 3 months ($ 456)

May

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 362 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 375), 3 to 4 months ($ 415)

June

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 429 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 468), 3 to 4 months ($ 451)

July

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 585 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 631), 4 to 5 months ($ 588), 5 to 6 months ($ 596)

August

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 569 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 586), 5 to 6 months ($ 574)

September

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 381 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 454), 2 to 3 months ($ 433), 3 to 4 months ($ 451), 4 to 5 months ($ 422), 6 to 7 months ($ 395), 8 to 9 months ($ 460)

October

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 346 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 424), 3 to 4 months ($ 424), 4 to 5 months ($ 432), 5 to 6 months ($ 405), 6 to 7 months ($ 349), 8 to 9 months ($ 445), 9 to 10 months ($ 422)

November

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 419 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 510), 3 to 4 months ($ 509), 4 to 5 months ($ 498), 5 to 6 months ($ 488), 6 to 7 months ($ 474), 7 to 8 months ($ 428), 9 to 10 months ($ 463), 10 to 11 months ($ 482)

December

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 597 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 696), 5 to 6 months ($ 657), 7 to 8 months ($ 684)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

Data analysis:

Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for New York City->Quito are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $8. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $7 more.



New York City to Quito: flight price when booking today

Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.

Month Current price
May 2024$ 684
$345 to $1311
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June 2024$ 416
$279 to $635
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July 2024$ 737
$328 to $1153
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August 2024$ 666
$328 to $885
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September 2024$ 323
$239 to $490
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October 2024$ 317
$241 to $358
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November 2024$ 336
$238 to $389
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December 2024$ 772
$388 to $887
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January 2025$ 420
$294 to $545
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February 2025$ 388
$387 to $388
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March 2025$ 366
$314 to $387
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April 2025$ 388
$388 to $388
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, june, september, october, november, january, february, march and april are cheaper to travel to Quito. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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