Flight to San José
Quito → San José · about ~1h 55m in the air · ~€70–250
Flight to La Fortuna
San José → La Fortuna · about ~30m in the air · ~€25–80
Quito → La Fortuna
Ecuador to Costa Rica · 1 border · Where else can you go from Quito?
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About the trip from Quito to La Fortuna
Quito (Ecuador) and La Fortuna (Costa Rica) are 1,369 km (851 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight, via San José: ~5h 25m door to door with 1 change, for ~€95–330 per person. The trip crosses one border, so check what papers you need.
Step by step
- Flight from Quito to San José: ~1h 55m in the air, 1,287 km, ~€70–250
- Flight from San José to La Fortuna: ~30m in the air, 86 km, ~€25–80
Questions
How long does it take to get from Quito to La Fortuna?
~5h 25m door to door by flight, via San José, including time for changes and airports.
How much does it cost to travel from Quito to La Fortuna?
~€95–330 per person for the route we suggest. These are estimates from travel-guide prices and published tariffs, not quotes: check the operator for today's fare.
Can you get from Quito to La Fortuna without flying?
Not in our data: every route we know includes a flight.
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. A "~" marks a rough time worked out from the distance. We don't have timetables, and fares are rough estimates, not quotes: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.