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$185+ Cheap flights from Ecuador to California

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 2/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
UIO — LAX
ene. 15 — ene. 221
jue. 1/15
jue. 1/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Ecuador to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ecuador to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on diciembre 16, 2025.

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dom. 12/214:00 amUIO - SFO
1 stop11h 00mAvianca
sáb. 1/171:20 pmSFO - UIO
1 stop10h 30mAvianca
Deal found 12/16$369
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lun. 12/224:00 amUIO - SFO
1 stop22h 20mAvianca
sáb. 1/171:20 pmSFO - UIO
1 stop10h 30mAvianca
Deal found 12/16$385
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mié. 12/242:35 pmGYE - SFO
1 stop32h 54mUnited Airlines
jue. 1/17:11 pmSFO - GYE
2 stops25h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$422
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/304:00 amUIO - LAX
1 stop11h 45mAvianca
mié. 1/142:10 pmLAX - UIO
1 stop9h 40mAvianca
Deal found 12/15$448
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jue. 12/1810:25 amGYE - SFO
2 stops15h 55mAvianca
mar. 1/61:20 pmSFO - GYE
2 stops22h 05mAvianca
Deal found 12/16$454
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
mié. 12/176:34 pmUIO - LAX
1 stop20h 28mCopa Airlines
mié. 1/71:25 amLAX - UIO
1 stop20h 06mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/15$474
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
vie. 12/191:35 amUIO - LAX
1 stop25h 33mUnited Airlines
vie. 12/266:45 pmLAX - UIO
1 stop26h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$476
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sáb. 12/274:00 amUIO - LAX
1 stop10h 35mAvianca
dom. 1/1811:20 pmLAX - UIO
2 stops23h 00mAvianca
Deal found 12/14$488
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/2211:45 pmUIO - SFO
1 stop21h 14mDelta
sáb. 1/175:45 amSFO - UIO
2 stops20h 32mDelta
Deal found 12/16$493
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
dom. 12/143:10 amUIO - LAX
1 stop11h 52mCopa Airlines
vie. 1/91:25 amLAX - UIO
1 stop13h 07mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/14$498
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lun. 12/157:05 pmUIO - LAX
2 stops29h 55mAvianca
sáb. 1/101:00 pmLAX - UIO
1 stop10h 50mAvianca
Deal found 12/15$500
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/244:00 amUIO - LAX
1 stop10h 35mMultiple Airlines
jue. 1/19:22 pmLAX - UIO
1 stop12h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$510

Find flight deals from Ecuador to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Ecuador to California flight deals. Data was last updated diciembre 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$357
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$185
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$668
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Ecuador to California 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 diciembre 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Ecuador to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Ecuador

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

GuayaquilLos Angeles

GYE - LAX

GYELAX

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

mar. 1/27

1:26 am-10:40 pm

2 stops48h 14m

Los Angeles

mar. 2/3

12:33 am-12:21 am

2 stops20h 48m

$363

QuitoLos Angeles

UIO - LAX

UIOLAX

Quito Mariscal Sucr

mié. 1/28

1:35 am-8:44 pm

1 stop22h 09m

Los Angeles

sáb. 1/31

4:36 pm-12:30 am

1 stop28h 54m

$367

QuitoLos Angeles

UIO - LAX

UIOLAX

Quito Mariscal Sucr

mié. 1/28

1:35 am-11:33 pm

1 stop24h 58m

Los Angeles

dom. 2/1

12:55 am-12:30 am

1 stop20h 35m

$367

QuitoLos Angeles

UIO - LAX

UIOLAX

Quito Mariscal Sucr

mié. 1/28

1:35 am-7:23 pm

1 stop20h 48m

Los Angeles

sáb. 1/31

12:55 am-12:30 am

1 stop20h 35m

$367

QuitoSan Francisco

UIO - SFO

UIOSFO

Quito Mariscal Sucr

mar. 3/3

3:30 am-9:50 pm

2 stops21h 20m

San Francisco

mar. 3/10

2:35 am-1:20 am

2 stops20h 45m

$369

GuayaquilLos Angeles

GYE - LAX

GYELAX

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

mié. 1/28

1:26 am-6:02 pm

3 stops19h 36m

Los Angeles

jue. 2/5

4:07 pm-12:21 am

3 stops29h 14m

$369

QuitoSan Francisco

UIO - SFO

UIOSFO

Quito Mariscal Sucr

mar. 3/3

4:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop11h 00m

San Francisco

dom. 3/22

2:20 pm-2:50 am

1 stop10h 30m

$369

GuayaquilLos Angeles

GYE - LAX

GYELAX

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

dom. 1/18

1:26 am-6:02 pm

2 stops43h 36m

Los Angeles

jue. 1/29

11:59 pm-12:21 am

1 stop21h 22m

$369

QuitoSan Francisco

UIO - SFO

UIOSFO

Quito Mariscal Sucr

sáb. 2/7

5:05 am-9:50 pm

2 stops19h 45m

San Francisco

lun. 2/9

1:20 pm-2:50 am

1 stop10h 30m

$369

QuitoSan Francisco

UIO - SFO

UIOSFO

Quito Mariscal Sucr

jue. 2/26

10:05 am-9:50 pm

2 stops14h 45m

San Francisco

mar. 3/3

11:10 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops15h 45m

$369

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Best time to book a flight from Ecuador to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from Ecuador with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Ecuador to California

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ecuador to California (average of $170). Flying from Ecuador to California in October is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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 EC to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Ecuador to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated diciembre 16, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 34% on flights from Ecuador to California by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Ecuador to California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Ecuador to California. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Ecuador to California flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated diciembre 16, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Copa Airlines, LATAM Airlines, and United Airlines from Ecuador to California. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,556 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,556 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,556 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,892 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,556 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,094 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,556 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,049 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,556 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,486 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,556 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Ecuador to California?

    Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, and Avianca can get you from Ecuador to California in just under 21h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 26h 54m. Ecuador and California are separated by a distance of 3823 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Avianca. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $222. Users have also found prices from $227 and $256 on United Airlines and Copa Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ecuador to California 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 Ecuador to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ecuador to California (average of $170). Flying from Ecuador to California in October is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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 7 airlines flying from Ecuador to California

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Ecuador to California. 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 diciembre 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$193Average$556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$235Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$251Average$618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$277Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$295Average$660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
JetBlueCheapest$470Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$514Average$664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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