Quito to Cuzco Flights

Mariscal Sucre International Airport

The Mariscal Sucre International Airport serves Quito and the surrounding area, and it is the busiest airport in the region. It is located approximately three miles from downtown on E Iturralde. Thirteen airlines at the airport provide flights from Quito, including United Airlines, LAN, Delta and American Airlines. It can often be difficult to locate the best deals on flights from Quito. Orbitz.com can assist travelers by searching several airlines at a time.

Parking at the Airport

The airport provides parking places for both long-term and short-term parking. It is best to call the airport ahead of time to reserve a space. Parking spaces are charged by the hour or by the day, and all are within walking distance to the main terminal.

Transportation to the Airport

Many hotels in the region provide shuttles to and from the airport at no charge for their guests. The Trolebus and Servicio Escovia both have lines running from various locations in the city to the airport at flat rates. Travel from downtown Quito takes approximately 15 minutes. Taxis provide transportation to the airport at metered rates

Restaurants at the Airport

There are several restaurants and cafes located throughout the airport, which offer sandwiches, pastries and coffee. For those who prefer a sit-down breakfast menu, El Cafecito is located in downtown Quito and has a selection of breakfast items, gourmet coffees and bakery items. Orbitz.com can help travelers plan their trip by providing assistance in locating low-cost flights from Quito.

Cuzco Airport Information

You can easily find cheap flights to Cuzco by using Orbitz.com. Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport is located near Cuzco city center, providing the gateway to Latin America's principle tourist attraction. The airport offers both domestic and international flights. LAN, Aerosur, Star Peru, Taca, TAM Linhas Aéreas Peruvian Airlines and American Airlines are some of the carriers that operate at the airport.

Transportation from the Airport

You should use Orbitz.com to arrange for taxi services, which will cost you between 10 and 15 soles to get to downtown Cuzco, and about seven soles to Plaza de Armas. PeruRail operates a rail service that connects Cuzco to Machu Picchu and Puno. Twenty minutes away from the airport, you will find Terminal Terrestre, where you can access transport services to Ayacucho by Expreso Los Chankas, Pje Cáceres 150. It takes 22 hours and costs 55 soles on a semi-cama bus.

Weather in Cuzco

Cuzco experiences a subtropical highland climate. Summer (November to April) records a high average temperature of 75 degrees Fahrenheit. June and July mark the winter season, with high average temperatures of 65 degrees and lows of 40 degrees.

Popular Attractions in Cuzco

For a perfect view of the pre-Inca and Inca artifacts, visit The Inca Museum. In the city center is the Temple of the Sun (Coricancha), which was once a highly regarded temple of the Incas. Other popular sites that you should visit include the Salinas de Maras, the Inca Trail and the Choquequirao. January and February are the best months to visit, as the days remain sunny and the nights are relatively warm. Besides cheap flights to Cuzco, Orbitz.com also has deals for hotels with discount sales.