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$172+ Cheap flights from California to Ecuador

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LAX — UIO
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from California (USCA) to Ecuador (EC0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$398
(Avianca)

One-way from

$172
(Kiwi.com)
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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 January 21, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Thu 3/61:00 pmLAX - GYE
1 stop9h 55mAvianca
Sat 3/158:55 amGYE - LAX
2 stops15h 40mAvianca
Deal found 1/21$396
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Sat 3/111:25 amLAX - UIO
1 stop10h 05mCopa Airlines
Tue 3/186:06 amUIO - LAX
1 stop19h 34mCopa Airlines
Deal found 1/21$403
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Tue 4/11:50 pmLAX - UIO
2 stops15h 10mAvianca
Tue 4/83:15 amUIO - LAX
1 stop21h 15mAvianca
Deal found 1/21$406
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/1711:50 pmLAX - UIO
2 stops17h 12mDelta
Thu 3/2710:59 pmUIO - LAX
1 stop12h 36mDelta
Deal found 1/21$417
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 3/51:20 pmSFO - GYE
2 stops16h 40mAvianca
Wed 3/126:30 pmGYE - SFO
2 stops20h 30mAvianca
Deal found 1/20$418
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 4/98:15 amLAX - GYE
2 stops13h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/1312:17 pmGYE - LAX
2 stops13h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$422
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Tue 2/256:00 amLAX - GYE
2 stops16h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/58:30 amGYE - LAX
2 stops18h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$444
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/287:13 pmSFO - GYE
1 stop19h 23mCopa Airlines
Tue 2/1112:18 pmGYE - SFO
1 stop14h 06mCopa Airlines
Deal found 1/20$455
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Wed 1/2210:21 pmLAX - GYE
1 stop21h 13mAmerican Airlines
Wed 2/57:00 amGYE - LAX
1 stop20h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$461
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/308:20 amLAX - UIO
1 stop13h 10mUnited Airlines
Sat 2/151:35 amUIO - LAX
1 stop32h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$480
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Thu 1/2312:36 pmLAX - UIO
1 stop22h 54mAmerican Airlines
Fri 2/73:30 pmUIO - LAX
1 stop21h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$482
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Fri 1/3111:21 pmLAX - GYE
2 stops21h 56mSpirit Airlines
Fri 2/71:17 amGYE - LAX
3 stops38h 56mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/21$489

Find flights from California to Ecuador within your budget

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 January 21, 2025.

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Los AngelesGuayaquil

LAX - GYE

LAXGYE

Los Angeles

Thu 3/6

1:00 pm-1:55 am

1 stop9h 55m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Sat 3/15

8:55 am-10:35 pm

2 stops15h 40m

$396

Los AngelesQuito

LAX - UIO

LAXUIO

Los Angeles

Sat 3/1

11:25 am-12:30 am

1 stop10h 05m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Tue 3/18

6:06 am-11:40 pm

1 stop19h 34m

$403

Los AngelesQuito

LAX - UIO

LAXUIO

Los Angeles

Tue 4/1

1:50 pm-7:00 am

2 stops15h 10m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Tue 4/8

3:15 am-10:30 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$406

Los AngelesQuito

LAX - UIO

LAXUIO

Los Angeles

Mon 3/17

11:50 pm-7:02 pm

2 stops17h 12m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Thu 3/27

10:59 pm-9:35 am

1 stop12h 36m

$417

San FranciscoGuayaquil

SFO - GYE

SFOGYE

San Francisco

Wed 3/5

1:20 pm-1:55 am

1 stop9h 35m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Tue 3/11

3:55 am-10:55 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$418

Los AngelesGuayaquil

LAX - GYE

LAXGYE

Los Angeles

Wed 4/9

8:15 am-11:20 pm

2 stops13h 05m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Sun 4/13

12:17 pm-11:43 pm

2 stops13h 26m

$422

Los AngelesGuayaquil

LAX - GYE

LAXGYE

Los Angeles

Tue 2/25

6:00 am-1:55 am

2 stops16h 55m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Wed 3/5

8:30 am-11:44 pm

2 stops18h 14m

$444

Los AngelesGuayaquil

LAX - GYE

LAXGYE

Los Angeles

Fri 1/31

12:36 pm-2:19 pm

1 stop22h 43m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Sat 2/8

3:20 pm-9:02 am

1 stop20h 42m

$473

Los AngelesQuito

LAX - UIO

LAXUIO

Los Angeles

Fri 2/7

6:00 am-12:30 am

1 stop15h 30m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Sun 2/16

1:35 am-7:04 am

1 stop32h 29m

$480

Los AngelesGuayaquil

LAX - GYE

LAXGYE

Los Angeles

Fri 1/31

11:21 pm-12:17 am

2 stops21h 56m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Fri 2/7

1:17 am-1:13 pm

3 stops38h 56m

$489

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Best time to book a flight from California to Ecuador

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Travel insights for flights from California to Ecuador

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from California to Ecuador including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 January 21, 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 January 21, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from California to Ecuador, see what other customers have to say about Copa Airlines, Delta and Avianca. 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
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Copa Airlines
7.7
Good
1,662 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,858 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,201 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,985 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Ecuador. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 $172. Users have also found prices from $190 and $195 on United Airlines and American Airlines, 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Ecuador?

    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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$167Average$697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$238Average$569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$359Average$747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
DeltaCheapest$365Average$603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$386Average$618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$398Average$729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AeromexicoCheapest$401Average$725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$404Average$715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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