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$117+ 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 3/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — UIO
Mar 5 — Mar 121
Thu 3/5
Thu 3/12
1 adult, Economy
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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 3, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 2/204:07 pm
LAX
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GYE
2 stops28h 57m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 3/2011:59 pm
GYE
-
LAX
1 stop25h 57m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/2$369
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Thu 2/264:07 pm
LAX
-
GYE
2 stops28h 57m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 3/2311:59 pm
GYE
-
LAX
1 stop25h 57m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/3$383
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 3/296:45 am
LAX
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UIO
1 stop14h 40m
United Airlines
Mon 4/67:25 am
UIO
-
LAX
1 stop18h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/31$385
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 5/237:14 pm
LAX
-
UIO
1 stop26h 11m
United Airlines
Sun 5/317:25 am
UIO
-
LAX
1 stop18h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2$389
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 2/257:00 am
LAX
-
UIO
1 stop14h 30m
United Airlines
Tue 3/31:35 am
UIO
-
LAX
1 stop24h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3$391
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 9/86:00 am
LAX
-
UIO
1 stop15h 25m
United Airlines
Sun 9/207:25 am
UIO
-
LAX
1 stop26h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2$392
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 3/2311:30 pm
LAX
-
GYE
1 stop21h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/3011:59 pm
GYE
-
LAX
2 stops33h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$394
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/281:05 am
LAX
-
GYE
2 stops19h 59m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 3/811:59 pm
GYE
-
LAX
2 stops24h 41m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/1$398
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 2/2311:59 pm
LAX
-
UIO
1 stop21h 31m
United Airlines
Tue 3/1012:35 am
UIO
-
LAX
1 stop25h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3$398
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/236:44 pm
LAX
-
GYE
2 stops26h 20m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 3/3011:59 pm
GYE
-
LAX
2 stops20h 07m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/1$399
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/11:05 am
LAX
-
GYE
2 stops19h 59m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/1011:59 pm
GYE
-
LAX
3 stops24h 41m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/2$400
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 3/211:20 pm
LAX
-
UIO
2 stops15h 35m
Avianca
Fri 3/135:05 am
UIO
-
LAX
2 stops19h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 1/31$401

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 3, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$369
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$117
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$650
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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 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Ecuador that are best for you.

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Los AngelesGuayaquil

LAX - GYE

LAXGYE

Los Angeles

Fri 2/20

4:07 pm-12:04 am

2 stops28h 57m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Fri 3/20

11:59 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop25h 57m

$369

Los AngelesQuito

LAX - UIO

LAXUIO

Los Angeles

Mon 3/2

6:00 am-12:30 am

1 stop15h 30m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Tue 3/3

1:35 am-11:30 pm

1 stop24h 55m

$391

Los AngelesQuito

LAX - UIO

LAXUIO

Los Angeles

Wed 2/25

7:00 am-12:30 am

1 stop14h 30m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Tue 3/3

1:35 am-11:30 pm

1 stop24h 55m

$391

Los AngelesGuayaquil

LAX - GYE

LAXGYE

Los Angeles

Sat 2/28

1:05 am-12:04 am

2 stops19h 59m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Sun 3/8

11:59 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops24h 41m

$398

Los AngelesQuito

LAX - UIO

LAXUIO

Los Angeles

Mon 2/23

11:59 pm-12:30 am

1 stop21h 31m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Tue 3/10

12:35 am-11:46 pm

1 stop25h 11m

$398

Los AngelesQuito

LAX - UIO

LAXUIO

Los Angeles

Sun 3/1

11:59 pm-12:30 am

1 stop21h 31m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Tue 3/3

1:35 am-10:30 pm

1 stop23h 55m

$398

Los AngelesQuito

LAX - UIO

LAXUIO

Los Angeles

Mon 3/2

11:20 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops15h 35m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Fri 3/13

5:05 am-10:15 pm

2 stops19h 10m

$401

Los AngelesQuito

LAX - UIO

LAXUIO

Los Angeles

Mon 4/13

6:45 am-11:25 pm

1 stop14h 40m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Thu 4/16

12:35 am-4:30 pm

1 stop17h 55m

$413

Los AngelesGuayaquil

LAX - GYE

LAXGYE

Los Angeles

Thu 2/19

1:05 am-12:04 am

2 stops19h 59m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Mon 3/2

3:45 pm-9:12 am

1 stop20h 27m

$417

OntarioQuito

ONT - UIO

ONTUIO

Ontario

Wed 2/25

8:00 am-12:30 am

1 stop13h 30m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Wed 3/4

1:35 am-10:36 pm

1 stop24h 01m

$420

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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 $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.

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 30m. Spirit Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $391. 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 Avianca. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $150. 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 $177). 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 February 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$186Average$710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$187Average$718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$199Average$606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$211Average$825FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$219Average$675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$334Average$630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$472Average$754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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