Ecuador

$160+ 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 9/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — UIO
May 21 — May 281
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Cheap flight deals from California to Ecuador

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 21, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/282:17 pm
SAN
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GYE
1 stop18h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/126:50 pm
GYE
-
SAN
2 stops21h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/20$404
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/219:37 pm
SAN
-
GYE
1 stop32h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/284:05 pm
GYE
-
SAN
1 stop24h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/20$410
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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.
Wed 9/99:03 pm
SAN
-
UIO
1 stop13h 27m
Copa Airlines
Tue 9/153:07 am
UIO
-
SAN
1 stop17h 23m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/19$410
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 5/45:45 am
LAX
-
UIO
1 stop15h 40m
United Airlines
Sun 5/107:25 am
UIO
-
LAX
1 stop18h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/19$413
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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.
Sun 5/36:47 am
LAX
-
UIO
1 stop14h 38m
United Airlines
Wed 5/612:35 am
UIO
-
LAX
1 stop24h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/19$422
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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.
Fri 5/810:00 pm
SAN
-
UIO
1 stop17h 32m
Copa Airlines
Sat 5/166:30 pm
UIO
-
SAN
1 stop26h 00m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/18$436
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/89:25 pm
SAN
-
UIO
1 stop14h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/151:45 am
UIO
-
SAN
2 stops18h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/18$437
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/249:18 pm
SAN
-
UIO
1 stop18h 14m
Copa Airlines
Sun 4/266:01 am
UIO
-
SAN
1 stop14h 29m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/20$449
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/288:30 pm
SAN
-
GYE
2 stops19h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/34:05 pm
GYE
-
SAN
1 stop24h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/18$451
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/1211:59 pm
LAX
-
GYE
1 stop11h 32m
American Airlines
Mon 5/182:31 pm
GYE
-
LAX
1 stop20h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/16$454
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 5/55:45 am
LAX
-
UIO
1 stop15h 40m
United Airlines
Sun 5/107:25 am
UIO
-
LAX
1 stop18h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/19$455
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/246:15 am
SAN
-
UIO
1 stop15h 10m
United Airlines
Sun 4/267:25 am
UIO
-
SAN
1 stop12h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/20$461

Find flight deals from California to Ecuador

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Ecuador flight deals. Data was last updated April 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$404
(oojo)

One-way from

$160
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$481
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles-Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo flight deals.
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From California to Ecuador
One-way flight from California to Ecuador
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($77 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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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 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Ecuador that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoGuayaquil

SAN - GYE

SANGYE

San Diego

Fri 8/28

2:17 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops25h 18m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Sat 9/12

6:50 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops26h 45m

$410

Los AngelesQuito

LAX - UIO

LAXUIO

Los Angeles

Mon 5/4

6:47 am-11:25 pm

1 stop14h 38m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Mon 5/11

7:25 am-11:02 pm

1 stop17h 37m

$413

Los AngelesQuito

LAX - UIO

LAXUIO

Los Angeles

Mon 5/4

5:45 am-11:25 pm

1 stop15h 40m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Wed 5/6

12:35 am-11:02 pm

1 stop24h 27m

$422

Los AngelesQuito

LAX - UIO

LAXUIO

Los Angeles

Tue 5/5

6:47 am-11:25 pm

1 stop14h 38m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Thu 5/7

12:35 am-11:02 pm

1 stop24h 27m

$464

Los AngelesQuito

LAX - UIO

LAXUIO

Los Angeles

Tue 9/15

11:40 am-11:25 pm

1 stop9h 45m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Thu 9/24

12:35 am-11:29 pm

1 stop24h 54m

$464

San DiegoQuito

SAN - UIO

SANUIO

San Diego

Tue 5/12

10:25 pm-6:59 pm

1 stop18h 34m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Sun 5/24

12:59 am-12:38 pm

1 stop13h 39m

$465

San DiegoQuito

SAN - UIO

SANUIO

San Diego

Sat 5/2

6:20 am-5:00 am

2 stops20h 40m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Mon 5/4

7:25 am-8:04 pm

1 stop14h 39m

$465

Los AngelesQuito

LAX - UIO

LAXUIO

Los Angeles

Sun 5/24

7:21 pm-5:00 am

1 stop31h 39m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Mon 6/1

7:25 am-11:38 pm

1 stop18h 13m

$465

San DiegoQuito

SAN - UIO

SANUIO

San Diego

Wed 5/13

12:41 pm-4:43 am

2 stops14h 02m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Sun 5/24

6:50 pm-2:57 pm

2 stops22h 07m

$469

San DiegoQuito

SAN - UIO

SANUIO

San Diego

Tue 5/12

7:30 am-4:43 am

2 stops19h 13m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Tue 5/19

6:50 pm-11:16 am

2 stops18h 26m

$469

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Ecuador (average of $137). Flying from California to Ecuador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,703). 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.

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.
  • How long is the flight from California to Ecuador?

    A quick flight from California to Ecuador can take about 14h 38m. Copa Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $413. The distance from California to Ecuador is about 3498 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Copa Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $122. Users have also found prices from $149 and $153 on Avianca and United 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Ecuador (average of $137). Flying from California to Ecuador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,703). 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 California to Ecuador

Discover the top 7 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 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$187Average$711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$203Average$567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$211Average$792FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$219Average$833FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
AviancaCheapest$248Average$676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$332Average$622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$423Average$713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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