Flying from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO): what you need to know
Quito is one hour behind Washington DC and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your IAD to UIO flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Washington Dulles International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between IAD and UIO:
El Salvador International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
El Dorado International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport flight is £136. A round-trip ticket right now is £311. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from IAD to UIO. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across each month and score a great deal.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from IAD to UIO.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport.
Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
IAD's address is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Of the departures from Washington Dulles International Airport, 74.39% touch down on time at their destination.
Washington Dulles International Airport is about 35 miles from central Washington DC. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 3 hours 25 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to IAD:
Arriving at Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Washington Dulles International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near UIO instead:
Grab a Mariscal Sucre International Airport rental car and explore Quito and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Nazcar Rent a Car and Goldcar are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Mariscal Sucre International Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to central Quito
Mariscal Sucre International Airport to central Quito has a drive time of about 45 minutes. It's approximately 25 miles away.
It typically takes 2 hours 10 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Quito in April.
Book your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport for August if you want to explore Quito during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Look for cheap tickets from IAD to UIO sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Ecuador
Guayaquil is just one of the many cities in Ecuador waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Quito. Around 170 miles away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Malecon 2000, Las Penas and Parque Historico Guayaquil.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Ecuador, consider Cuenca, roughly 190 miles south of Quito. El Museo de Las Conceptas, Museo de las Culturas Aborigenes and Old Cathedral of Cuenca are key reasons to visit.