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$143+ 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 4/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — UIO
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Thu 4/9
Thu 4/16
1 adult, Economy
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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 March 10, 2026.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Sun 3/229:18 pm
SAN
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UIO
1 stop18h 14m
Copa Airlines
Sun 3/296:03 am
UIO
-
SAN
1 stop14h 27m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/5$346
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 5/1310:00 pm
SAN
-
UIO
1 stop14h 09m
Copa Airlines
Sat 5/233:07 am
UIO
-
SAN
1 stop17h 23m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/9$367
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 5/121:50 pm
LAX
-
GYE
2 stops17h 05m
Avianca
Mon 5/186:50 pm
GYE
-
LAX
2 stops19h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 3/5$381
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Mon 4/201:50 pm
LAX
-
GYE
2 stops17h 05m
Avianca
Mon 4/278:55 pm
GYE
-
LAX
2 stops17h 30m
Avianca
Deal found 3/5$382
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Sun 4/261:00 am
LAX
-
GYE
2 stops14h 35m
Avianca
Mon 5/118:55 pm
GYE
-
LAX
2 stops17h 30m
Avianca
Deal found 3/9$384
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 4/176:45 am
LAX
-
UIO
1 stop14h 40m
United Airlines
Sun 4/267:25 am
UIO
-
LAX
1 stop18h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/9$393
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 5/245:30 pm
SAN
-
UIO
1 stop9h 30m
United Airlines
Fri 6/57:25 am
UIO
-
SAN
1 stop15h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/7$396
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 4/108:37 pm
SAN
-
UIO
2 stops30h 23m
United Airlines
Sat 4/1812:35 am
UIO
-
SAN
2 stops21h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/5$397
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Mon 4/209:18 pm
SAN
-
UIO
1 stop24h 15m
Copa Airlines
Tue 4/282:30 pm
UIO
-
SAN
1 stop30h 00m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/7$399
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Mon 5/41:50 pm
LAX
-
GYE
2 stops17h 05m
Avianca
Mon 5/188:55 pm
GYE
-
LAX
2 stops17h 30m
Avianca
Deal found 3/6$399
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Mon 9/149:03 pm
SAN
-
UIO
1 stop18h 27m
Copa Airlines
Mon 9/286:00 am
UIO
-
SAN
1 stop14h 30m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/5$401
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Thu 9/32:19 am
LAX
-
UIO
1 stop20h 13m
Copa Airlines
Sun 9/138:21 am
UIO
-
LAX
1 stop16h 54m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/8$401

Find flight deals from California to Ecuador

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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$346
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$143
(Copa Airlines)

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October

Average price

$671
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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 March 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Ecuador that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoQuito

SAN - UIO

SANUIO

San Diego

Sun 3/22

9:18 pm-5:32 pm

1 stop18h 14m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Sun 3/29

6:03 am-6:30 pm

1 stop14h 27m

$346

San DiegoQuito

SAN - UIO

SANUIO

San Diego

Wed 5/13

10:00 pm-5:32 pm

1 stop17h 32m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Sun 5/24

6:00 am-6:30 pm

1 stop14h 30m

$367

Los AngelesQuito

LAX - UIO

LAXUIO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 4/17

6:45 am-11:25 pm

1 stop14h 40m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Sun 4/19

7:25 am-11:02 pm

1 stop17h 37m

$393

San DiegoQuito

SAN - UIO

SANUIO

San Diego

Fri 4/10

8:37 pm-5:00 am

2 stops30h 23m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Sat 4/18

12:35 am-8:12 pm

2 stops21h 37m

$397

Los AngelesGuayaquil

LAX - GYE

LAXGYE

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 4/29

1:00 am-5:35 pm

2 stops14h 35m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Tue 5/19

10:05 am-10:40 pm

2 stops14h 35m

$398
Quickest round-trip

Los AngelesQuito

LAX - UIO

LAXUIO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 5/9

2:02 am-2:09 pm

1 stop10h 07m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Wed 5/13

3:09 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop10h 10m

$401

Los AngelesQuito

LAX - UIO

LAXUIO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 9/3

2:19 am-2:07 pm

1 stop9h 48m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Sun 9/13

8:21 am-11:15 pm

1 stop16h 54m

$401

Los AngelesQuito

LAX - UIO

LAXUIO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 9/5

2:19 am-2:07 pm

1 stop9h 48m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Wed 9/30

6:30 pm-12:39 pm

1 stop20h 09m

$401

San DiegoQuito

SAN - UIO

SANUIO

San Diego

Mon 4/27

6:15 am-11:25 pm

1 stop15h 10m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Tue 4/28

12:35 am-1:51 pm

1 stop15h 16m

$416

San FranciscoGuayaquil

SFO - GYE

SFOGYE

San Francisco

Sun 4/26

1:23 am-1:35 pm

1 stop10h 12m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Thu 4/30

8:28 am-11:40 pm

1 stop17h 12m

$419

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Ecuador (average of $175). Flying from California to Ecuador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $421). 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 35m. Copa Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $398. The distance from California to Ecuador is about 3530 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 Avianca. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $150. Users have also found prices from $153 and $154 on United Airlines and JetBlue, 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Ecuador (average of $175). Flying from California to Ecuador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $421). 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 March 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$187Average$689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$203Average$549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$211Average$777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$219Average$838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
AviancaCheapest$248Average$672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$323Average$627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$433Average$725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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