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$186+ 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 8/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — UIO
Jun 19 — Jun 261
Fri 6/19
Fri 6/26
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 May 20, 2026.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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.
Mon 8/248:58 pm
SAN
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UIO
1 stop13h 33m
Copa Airlines
Sun 9/63:07 am
UIO
-
SAN
1 stop17h 23m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 5/16$453
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 5/1910:18 am
LAX
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UIO
1 stop11h 07m
United Airlines
Mon 5/257:25 am
UIO
-
LAX
1 stop16h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/19$461
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/2010:00 pm
SAN
-
UIO
1 stop12h 32m
Copa Airlines
Sun 5/246:30 pm
UIO
-
SAN
1 stop26h 00m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 5/17$463
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 10/25:45 am
LAX
-
UIO
1 stop15h 40m
United Airlines
Thu 10/1512:35 am
UIO
-
LAX
1 stop21h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/20$464
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 8/243:04 pm
SAN
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UIO
1 stop11h 56m
United Airlines
Mon 9/77:25 am
UIO
-
SAN
1 stop16h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/19$465
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/2010:18 am
LAX
-
UIO
1 stop11h 07m
United Airlines
Mon 5/257:25 am
UIO
-
LAX
1 stop16h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/15$469
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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.
Sat 10/107:23 pm
LAX
-
UIO
1 stop31h 37m
United Airlines
Thu 10/2212:35 am
UIO
-
LAX
1 stop24h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/20$473
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/221:39 pm
SAN
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UIO
2 stops13h 21m
United Airlines
Sun 5/247:25 am
UIO
-
SAN
1 stop12h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/18$475
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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.
Sun 6/710:00 pm
SAN
-
UIO
1 stop12h 32m
Copa Airlines
Sat 6/133:07 am
UIO
-
SAN
1 stop17h 33m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 5/19$476
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/204:26 pm
SAN
-
UIO
2 stops28h 59m
United Airlines
Sat 5/2312:35 am
UIO
-
SAN
2 stops15h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/17$479
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2612:15 am
LAX
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GYE
2 stops15h 20m
Avianca
Sat 9/59:10 am
GYE
-
LAX
2 stops15h 30m
Avianca
Deal found 5/20$479
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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.
Mon 5/186:10 am
LAX
-
UIO
2 stops14h 22m
American Airlines
Thu 5/2811:59 pm
UIO
-
LAX
2 stops14h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/16$479

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 May 20, 2026.

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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$453
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$186
(United Airlines)

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December

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October

Average price

$574
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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 May 20, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Ecuador that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoQuito

SAN - UIO

SANUIO

San Diego

Mon 8/24

8:58 pm-12:31 pm

1 stop13h 33m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Sun 9/6

3:07 am-6:30 pm

1 stop17h 23m

$453

San DiegoQuito

SAN - UIO

SANUIO

San Diego

Fri 10/16

9:07 pm-2:07 pm

1 stop15h 00m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Thu 10/22

6:32 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop25h 58m

$453

San DiegoQuito

SAN - UIO

SANUIO

San Diego

Mon 8/24

8:00 am-11:25 pm

1 stop13h 25m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Mon 9/7

7:25 am-9:05 am

2 stops27h 40m

$469

Los AngelesQuito

LAX - UIO

LAXUIO

Los Angeles

Wed 9/16

1:50 pm-2:55 am

1 stop11h 05m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Wed 9/23

10:10 am-10:10 pm

2 stops14h 00m

$484

Los AngelesQuito

LAX - UIO

LAXUIO

Los Angeles

Thu 9/24

1:00 am-5:40 pm

2 stops14h 40m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Mon 9/28

10:10 am-10:10 pm

2 stops14h 00m

$484

San DiegoQuito

SAN - UIO

SANUIO

San Diego

Fri 7/3

4:09 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops29h 16m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Fri 7/10

7:25 am-9:02 am

2 stops27h 37m

$523

Los AngelesQuito

LAX - UIO

LAXUIO

Los Angeles

Sat 9/19

12:06 pm-2:07 pm

1 stop24h 01m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Sun 9/20

3:07 am-10:58 pm

1 stop21h 51m

$539

Los AngelesGuayaquil

LAX - GYE

LAXGYE

Los Angeles

Sat 6/6

2:40 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops30h 50m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Fri 7/31

10:05 am-1:00 pm

3 stops28h 55m

$543

Las VegasQuito

LAS - UIO

LASUIO

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 9/1

12:11 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop9h 14m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Fri 9/4

12:35 am-4:59 pm

2 stops18h 24m

$551

Los AngelesGuayaquil

LAX - GYE

LAXGYE

Los Angeles

Tue 8/25

2:19 am-8:53 pm

1 stop16h 34m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Sat 9/12

12:22 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop12h 53m

$556

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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 $2,021). 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from California to Ecuador?

The price you pay for your flight from California to Ecuador may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 87 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 11h 05m. Copa Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $484. 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 $148 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 $2,021). 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 May 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$187Average$700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$203Average$574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$211Average$666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$219Average$635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
AviancaCheapest$248Average$701FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$279Average$635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$423Average$693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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