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$168+ Cheap flights from California to Ecuador

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — UIO
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$405
(Avianca)

One-way from

$168
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$617
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Cheapest flights from California to Ecuador
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Ecuador. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1712:30 amLAX - GYE
2 stops14h 50mAvianca
Thu 10/28:50 amGYE - LAX
2 stops15h 40mAvianca
Deal found 4/16$405
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/55:47 amLAX - GYE
2 stops18h 18mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/208:31 amGYE - LAX
2 stops17h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$416
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/82:30 amSFO - GYE
2 stops12h 50mAvianca
Sat 5/178:50 amGYE - SFO
2 stops17h 05mAvianca
Deal found 4/17$430
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/277:45 amLAX - GYE
2 stops13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/143:35 amGYE - LAX
2 stops16h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$433
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/2811:50 pmLAX - UIO
2 stops15h 15mAvianca
Sat 6/289:45 pmUIO - LAX
2 stops18h 50mAvianca
Deal found 4/17$454
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/132:10 amLAX - UIO
1 stop13h 20mCopa Airlines
Mon 5/193:07 amUIO - LAX
1 stop15h 52mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/17$457
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/95:00 amSFO - GYE
2 stops16h 37mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/1712:17 pmGYE - SFO
2 stops21h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$464
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/56:00 amLAX - UIO
1 stop12h 00mDelta
Thu 6/511:20 pmUIO - LAX
1 stop13h 30mDelta
Deal found 4/16$468
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/3111:25 pmONT - UIO
2 stops15h 40mAvianca
Sun 6/89:45 amUIO - ONT
2 stops14h 10mAvianca
Deal found 4/16$482
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/2012:45 amLAX - UIO
2 stops20h 05mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/306:40 amUIO - LAX
2 stops16h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$482
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Thu 5/12:30 amSFO - UIO
1 stop22h 15mAvianca
Fri 5/301:40 amUIO - SFO
1 stop12h 55mAvianca
Deal found 4/17$498
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/286:00 amSFO - UIO
1 stop12h 00mLATAM Airlines
Tue 5/139:11 amUIO - SFO
2 stops15h 47mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/16$499

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Ecuador that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Ecuador that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

Ecuador

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesGuayaquil

LAX - GYE

LAXGYE

Los Angeles

Wed 9/17

12:30 am-5:20 pm

2 stops14h 50m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Thu 10/2

8:50 am-10:30 pm

2 stops15h 40m

$405

Los AngelesGuayaquil

LAX - GYE

LAXGYE

Los Angeles

Mon 5/5

5:47 am-2:05 am

2 stops18h 18m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Tue 5/20

8:31 am-11:43 pm

2 stops17h 12m

$416

San FranciscoGuayaquil

SFO - GYE

SFOGYE

San Francisco

Thu 5/8

2:30 am-5:20 pm

2 stops12h 50m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Sat 5/17

8:50 am-11:55 pm

2 stops17h 05m

$430

Los AngelesGuayaquil

LAX - GYE

LAXGYE

Los Angeles

Wed 8/27

7:45 am-11:20 pm

2 stops13h 35m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Mon 9/15

4:15 am-6:02 pm

2 stops15h 47m

$433

Los AngelesQuito

LAX - UIO

LAXUIO

Los Angeles

Wed 5/28

11:50 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops15h 15m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Sat 6/28

9:45 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops18h 50m

$454

Los AngelesQuito

LAX - UIO

LAXUIO

Los Angeles

Tue 5/13

2:10 am-5:30 pm

1 stop13h 20m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Mon 5/19

3:07 am-4:59 pm

1 stop15h 52m

$457

San FranciscoGuayaquil

SFO - GYE

SFOGYE

San Francisco

Fri 5/9

5:00 am-11:37 pm

2 stops16h 37m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Sat 5/17

12:17 pm-7:24 am

2 stops21h 07m

$464

Los AngelesQuito

LAX - UIO

LAXUIO

Los Angeles

Mon 5/5

6:00 am-8:00 pm

1 stop12h 00m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Thu 6/5

11:20 pm-10:50 am

1 stop13h 30m

$468

Los AngelesQuito

LAX - UIO

LAXUIO

Los Angeles

Sat 9/20

12:45 am-10:50 pm

2 stops20h 05m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Tue 9/30

6:40 am-4:47 pm

1 stop12h 07m

$482

OntarioQuito

ONT - UIO

ONTUIO

Ontario

Sat 5/31

11:25 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops15h 40m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Sat 6/7

3:15 am-9:55 pm

1 stop20h 40m

$482

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Best time to book a flight from California to Ecuador

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Ecuador

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Ecuador?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Ecuador (average of $463). Flying from California to Ecuador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $791). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to EC?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Ecuador. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Ecuador as you normally would.

Rainfall in Ecuador by month

Plan your trip to Ecuador by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Ecuador ranges from 0.0 - 11.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.0 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Ecuador when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Ecuador by month

Plan your trip to Ecuador by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Ecuador, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 77.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Ecuador

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Ecuador. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Ecuador. Reviews last updated April 17, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from California to Ecuador, see what other customers have to say about Delta, Copa Airlines and LATAM Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,409 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,761 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,926 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Ecuador one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Avianca. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $168. Users have also found prices from $187 and $192 on United Airlines and Delta, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Ecuador that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Ecuador flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Ecuador.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Ecuador?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Ecuador by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Ecuador?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Ecuador (average of $463). Flying from California to Ecuador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $791). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from California to Ecuador

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from California to Ecuador. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$177Average$720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$213Average$648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
JetBlueCheapest$238Average$579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
AeromexicoCheapest$326Average$860FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$363Average$837FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$407Average$732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$417Average$677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$453Average$750FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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