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$122+ 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 5/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — UIO
Mar 29 — Apr 51
Sun 3/29
Sun 4/5
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 February 27, 2026.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 4/109:18 pm
SAN
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UIO
1 stop18h 14m
Copa Airlines
Thu 4/163:08 am
UIO
-
SAN
1 stop17h 22m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 2/24$324
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 stop17h 32m
Copa Airlines
Sun 5/246:00 am
UIO
-
SAN
1 stop14h 30m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 2/25$326
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 4/125:00 pm
SAN
-
UIO
1 stop10h 00m
United Airlines
Sun 4/197:25 am
UIO
-
SAN
1 stop14h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/24$356
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 5/175:00 pm
SAN
-
UIO
1 stop10h 00m
United Airlines
Tue 5/267:25 am
UIO
-
SAN
1 stop14h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/25$358
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/101:05 am
LAX
-
GYE
2 stops19h 59m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 5/811:59 pm
GYE
-
LAX
2 stops25h 47m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/24$361
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 4/137:14 pm
SAN
-
UIO
2 stops26h 11m
United Airlines
Thu 4/2312:35 am
UIO
-
SAN
1 stop22h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/25$370
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/173:30 pm
LAX
-
GYE
1 stop17h 28m
JetBlue
Sun 5/33:51 pm
GYE
-
LAX
1 stop19h 46m
JetBlue
Deal found 2/25$370
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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
Sun 4/197:25 am
UIO
-
SAN
1 stop14h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/24$374
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 stop18h 27m
Copa Airlines
Mon 9/146:00 am
UIO
-
SAN
1 stop14h 30m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 2/23$379
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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.
Wed 4/811:30 pm
LAX
-
GYE
1 stop21h 34m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 4/2211:59 pm
GYE
-
LAX
1 stop25h 30m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/23$379
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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.
Tue 3/104:07 pm
LAX
-
GYE
2 stops28h 57m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 5/1011:59 pm
GYE
-
LAX
1 stop25h 30m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/24$381
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 4/2011:55 pm
LAX
-
GYE
2 stops15h 40m
Avianca
Mon 4/276:50 pm
GYE
-
LAX
2 stops19h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 2/26$383

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 February 27, 2026.

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$324
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$122
(Copa Airlines)

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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 February 27, 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

San DiegoQuito

SAN - UIO

SANUIO

San Diego

Wed 5/6

10:00 pm-2:09 pm

1 stop14h 09m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Wed 5/27

6:00 am-6:30 pm

1 stop14h 30m

$324

San DiegoQuito

SAN - UIO

SANUIO

San Diego

Wed 5/13

10:00 pm-12:32 pm

1 stop12h 32m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Sat 5/23

3:07 am-6:30 pm

1 stop17h 23m

$324

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-9:22 pm

2 stops22h 47m

$374

San FranciscoGuayaquil

SFO - GYE

SFOGYE

San Francisco

Mon 4/13

1:23 am-1:35 pm

1 stop10h 12m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Wed 4/22

4:29 am-6:25 pm

1 stop15h 56m

$389

San DiegoQuito

SAN - UIO

SANUIO

San Diego

Sat 4/11

6:32 am-5:00 am

2 stops20h 28m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Sat 4/18

12:35 am-10:30 pm

2 stops23h 55m

$396

San FranciscoGuayaquil

SFO - GYE

SFOGYE

San Francisco

Tue 4/14

2:45 pm-10:58 am

1 stop18h 13m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Sat 4/25

12:25 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop13h 31m

$411

Los AngelesGuayaquil

LAX - GYE

LAXGYE

Los Angeles

Thu 4/16

11:55 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops16h 55m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Wed 4/29

10:05 am-10:40 pm

2 stops14h 35m

$416

Los AngelesQuito

LAX - UIO

LAXUIO

Los Angeles

Wed 4/8

6:45 am-11:25 pm

1 stop14h 40m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Mon 4/13

7:25 am-11:44 pm

1 stop18h 19m

$435

Los AngelesGuayaquil

LAX - GYE

LAXGYE

Los Angeles

Fri 5/1

7:18 pm-11:04 pm

2 stops25h 46m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Wed 5/6

11:59 pm-1:18 pm

2 stops15h 19m

$441

Los AngelesQuito

LAX - UIO

LAXUIO

Los Angeles

Mon 5/4

5:45 am-11:25 pm

1 stop15h 40m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Tue 5/5

12:35 am-4:08 pm

1 stop17h 33m

$445

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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 $177). Flying from California to Ecuador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $415). 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 09m. Copa Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $324. The distance from California to Ecuador is about 3394 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 $177). Flying from California to Ecuador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $415). 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 February 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$187Average$692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$203Average$549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$211Average$812FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$219Average$864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
AviancaCheapest$278Average$692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$323Average$633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$433Average$727FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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