Seasonal guide · UIO → LPA

Best Time to Fly: QuitoGran Canaria

CapitalMadrid
Population49,315,949
CurrencyEUR โ‚ฌ Euro
LanguageSpanish
Time ZoneUTC+01:00 WEST
AirportLPA
Distance7,383 km
Flight Time9h 11m
Visitors/yr~1,514,115

The honest answer to when you should fly Quito to Gran Canaria is mostly about weather and demand at the far end. On three years of daily observations at the arrival airport, Feb, Apr-Jun gives the most comfortable combination of temperature and rainfall in Gran Canaria.

Weather in Gran Canaria, month by month

Averages below come from three full years of daily readings at Gran Canaria’s main airport, not from a seasonal generalisation. The warmest month is August (average high 30°C), the coolest is March (average low 16°C), and the wettest is March (41 mm).

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallWet daysQuito high
January22°C17°C10 mm321°C
February good22°C17°C3 mm120°C
March22°C16°C41 mm921°C
April good24°C18°C17 mm321°C
May good24°C18°C3 mm121°C
June good26°C20°C1 mm022°C
July29°C23°C0 mm023°C
August30°C24°C0 mm024°C
September27°C22°C5 mm124°C
October27°C22°C12 mm422°C
November25°C20°C10 mm321°C
December22°C17°C15 mm421°C

Climate data: Open-Meteo reanalysis archive.

Packing for the gap: in May, Gran Canaria averages 24°C against 21°C in Quito — about 3°C warmer, so plan for lighter clothing than you leave in.

Time difference and jet lag

Gran Canaria runs 6 hours ahead of Quito. Travelling east is the harder direction to adjust to, so if the trip is short, an early departure that lands in daylight is worth more than a marginally cheaper overnight.

When fares move on this route

We publish observed fares for this route when we have them, and say nothing when we do not — there is no estimate on this page. What holds regardless of the route:

  • The travel date matters more than the booking date. Midweek departures are consistently cheaper than Friday and Sunday, because that is when demand actually sits.
  • Comfortable weather and low fares rarely coincide. Feb, Apr-Jun is the pleasant window in Gran Canaria, which is also when more people want to go. The shoulder weeks either side of it are usually the better value.
  • School holidays and local events override everything. A festival or a public holiday at either end will outweigh any general booking rule.
  • Set an alert rather than watching manually. Fares move at hours you are not looking, and the useful booking window is weeks wide, not days.

Which day to fly

Midweek departures are consistently cheaper than Friday and Sunday on most routes, because that is where demand sits rather than because of any pricing trick. Where we have observed fares for Quito–Gran Canaria, the weekday breakdown appears further down this page; where we do not, we leave it out rather than estimate it.

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Top Activities in Gran Canaria

70s Buggy ride in Gran Canaria.
5.0/5 from 72 reviews · 3h · free cancellation
€224 per person
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Discover Scuba diving in Gran Canaria with Hotel Pick-up
5.0/5 from 71 reviews · 3h · free cancellation
€90 per person
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Private Excursion The mountains of Gran Canaria for 2 to 4 people
5.0/5 from 64 reviews · 9h · free cancellation
€229 per person
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Custom Private & VIP Highlights Tour of Gran Canaria
5.0/5 from 56 reviews · 7h · free cancellation
€1,000 per person
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Jetski Tour in Maspalomas - Unlicensed - Guided Experience
5.0/5 from 42 reviews · 1h · free cancellation
€130 per person
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2 Hour Stand Up Paddle Lesson in Gran Canaria
5.0/5 from 40 reviews · 2h · free cancellation
€54 per person
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Aerial Yoga Experience in Maspalomas, Spain
5.0/5 from 35 reviews · 1.5h · free cancellation
€35 per person
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Gran Canaria: Small Group Sup Yoga Experience.
5.0/5 from 31 reviews · 1.5h · free cancellation
€40 per person
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Top-rated tours and experiences in Gran Canaria, ranked by traveller rating. Prices are per person and change with date and group size.

Hotels in Gran Canaria

Servatur Green Beach
5-star · 8.4/10 from 60 reviews
€57 / night
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As de guia, playa de las canteras Vv
2.5-star · 5.6/10 from 2 reviews
€60 / night
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Hotel Puerto de la Luz by Pierre & Vacances
3-star · 8.4/10 from 53 reviews
€71 / night
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Sanom Beach Resort Only Adults
4-star · 8.5/10 from 96 reviews
€91 / night
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Nh Imperial Playa Hotel
4-star · 8.4/10 from 48 reviews
€102 / night
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AxelBeach Maspalomas Apart&Lounge Club-Only Adults
3-star · 8.1/10 from 100 reviews
€121 / night
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Hotel Cristina by Tigotan Las Palmas - Adults Only
5-star · 7.9/10 from 70 reviews
€132 / night
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Hotel LIVVO Lumm
4-star · 9.0/10 from 49 reviews
€142 / night
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Nightly rates in Gran Canaria for a sample two-night stay for two adults from 29 Sep 2026, cheapest first. Rates move with your dates — check availability for a live quote.

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