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$68+ 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 1/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — UIO
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
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 December 18, 2025.

This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/265:50 amLAX - GYE
2 stops11h 53mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/2012:20 pmGYE - LAX
2 stops26h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$592
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2812:55 amLAX - GYE
2 stops16h 48mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/228:34 amGYE - LAX
2 stops17h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$601
This KAYAK 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/305:59 pmLAX - GYE
2 stops26h 54mSpirit Airlines
Tue 1/201:26 amGYE - LAX
2 stops32h 49mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/16$618
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/308:30 pmLAX - GYE
1 stop26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/217:45 amGYE - LAX
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$626
This KAYAK 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2411:43 pmLAX - GYE
1 stop21h 10mSpirit Airlines
Fri 1/161:26 amGYE - LAX
1 stop24h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/16$628
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2411:55 pmLAX - GYE
2 stops14h 50mAvianca
Sat 1/1710:25 amGYE - LAX
2 stops13h 50mAvianca
Deal found 12/17$629
This Copa Airlines 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/1612:36 amSFO - GYE
1 stop14h 00mCopa Airlines
Sun 12/2112:20 pmGYE - SFO
1 stop13h 57mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/16$632
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2212:50 pmLAX - GYE
2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/281:26 amGYE - LAX
1 stop24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$637
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/221:31 pmSFO - UIO
2 stops28h 54mLATAM Airlines
Thu 1/1511:45 pmUIO - SFO
2 stops25h 10mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/16$653
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2911:43 pmLAX - GYE
1 stop21h 10mSpirit Airlines
Wed 1/211:26 amGYE - LAX
1 stop24h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/17$667
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/286:00 amONT - GYE
2 stops32h 36mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/2712:20 pmGYE - ONT
2 stops36h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$673
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/249:02 pmLAX - UIO
2 stops22h 58mLATAM Airlines
Sat 1/247:00 pmUIO - LAX
1 stop18h 45mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/17$687

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 December 18, 2025.

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Round-trip from

$348
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$68
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Average price

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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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Ecuador that are best for you.

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San FranciscoGuayaquil

SFO - GYE

SFOGYE

San Francisco

Mon 1/19

11:10 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops15h 35m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Mon 2/2

6:55 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops20h 05m

$348

San FranciscoGuayaquil

SFO - GYE

SFOGYE

San Francisco

Sun 1/18

12:42 am-11:42 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Mon 2/2

8:34 am-11:20 pm

1 stop17h 46m

$386

San FranciscoGuayaquil

SFO - GYE

SFOGYE

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

8:30 am-5:16 am

1 stop17h 46m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Sat 2/7

10:25 am-11:20 pm

2 stops15h 55m

$401

Los AngelesGuayaquil

LAX - GYE

LAXGYE

Los Angeles

Mon 2/2

11:59 pm-12:21 am

1 stop21h 22m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Wed 2/18

12:59 am-11:50 pm

1 stop25h 51m

$418

Los AngelesGuayaquil

LAX - GYE

LAXGYE

Los Angeles

Tue 2/3

11:38 am-5:16 am

1 stop14h 38m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Wed 2/4

7:45 am-8:58 pm

1 stop16h 13m

$428

Los AngelesGuayaquil

LAX - GYE

LAXGYE

Los Angeles

Mon 1/12

11:55 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops14h 50m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Sat 1/17

9:05 am-9:15 pm

2 stops15h 10m

$428

Los AngelesGuayaquil

LAX - GYE

LAXGYE

Los Angeles

Mon 2/2

7:07 pm-12:21 am

2 stops26h 14m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Fri 2/6

1:26 am-8:22 am

2 stops33h 56m

$430

San FranciscoGuayaquil

SFO - GYE

SFOGYE

San Francisco

Thu 1/29

12:42 am-11:18 am

1 stop31h 36m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Fri 2/6

6:33 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop31h 47m

$432

Los AngelesQuito

LAX - UIO

LAXUIO

Los Angeles

Wed 1/14

1:25 am-12:31 am

1 stop20h 06m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Sun 2/15

6:33 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop20h 32m

$433

Los AngelesQuito

LAX - UIO

LAXUIO

Los Angeles

Wed 1/14

1:25 am-12:31 am

1 stop20h 06m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Mon 1/19

6:33 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop20h 27m

$433

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Best time to book a flight from California to Ecuador

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Ecuador from California with our price prediction graph.
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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 $176). Flying from California to Ecuador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $418). 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 December 18, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from California to Ecuador at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 26% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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

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

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

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 15h 35m. Avianca provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $348. The distance from California to Ecuador is about 3860 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 $152. Users have also found prices from $153 and $155 on United Airlines and Copa 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Ecuador (average of $176). Flying from California to Ecuador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $418). 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$203Average$856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$239Average$718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$301Average$771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
AviancaCheapest$383Average$721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$398Average$632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$420Average$805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$471Average$750FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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