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Flights from Quito to Galápagos
Quito to the Galápagos Islands (UIO–GPS) is a nonstop domestic air route within Ecuador, out to the Baltra (GPS) airport that serves the Galápagos archipelago. It is served nonstop by 2 airlines. Use Flyroz to compare live fares, then book directly with the airline or travel site — we never add a booking fee.
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How long is the flight?
Nonstop flights from Quito (UIO) to Galápagos (GPS) take roughly 2h 01m–2h 20m in the air, estimated from the ~1,325 km great-circle distance. This is an estimate, not a published block time — exact times vary by aircraft, routing and conditions.
Airlines flying this route
Nonstop UIO–GPS service is operated by Avianca and LATAM. Carriers were verified against FlightConnections (accessed 2026-07-13); schedules change over time, so check current results for your dates. Galápagos is a protected national park, and by regulation there is no direct international air service to the islands — every visitor arrives on a domestic flight from mainland Ecuador (Quito or Guayaquil), which is also why no foreign carrier appears on this route.
Direct vs. connecting flights
This is a domestic nonstop route. Nonstop is fastest; Ecuador's domestic network is thin outside the main hubs, so some city pairs connect via a larger hub rather than flying direct. Run a live search to compare.
Best time to fly & book
Fares tend to be higher around Ecuadorian holidays and the year-end peak, and lower in the shoulder seasons. Booking a few weeks ahead and keeping dates flexible generally gives more choice.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Quito to Galápagos?
Yes — UIO–GPS is served nonstop by Avianca and LATAM. Run a live search to compare fares on your dates.
How long is the flight from Quito to Galápagos?
Nonstop flights take roughly 2h 01m–2h 20m in the air (a great-circle estimate; exact times vary by aircraft and conditions).
Which airlines fly nonstop from Quito to Galápagos?
Nonstop service is operated by Avianca and LATAM. Galápagos has no direct international flights by regulation, so all service is domestic from mainland Ecuador. Schedules change, so confirm current options with a live search.
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