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$153+ 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 10/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — UIO
Nov 18 — Nov 251
Tue 11/18
Tue 11/25
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 October 19, 2025.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/58:10 pmSAN - UIO
1 stop12h 03mCopa Airlines
Sun 11/96:00 amUIO - SAN
1 stop14h 03mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/18$388
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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 11/129:04 pmLAX - UIO
1 stop12h 47mCopa Airlines
Sun 11/1612:27 pmUIO - LAX
1 stop13h 17mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/17$388
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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.
Mon 12/16:00 amLAX - UIO
1 stop15h 30mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/88:00 amUIO - LAX
1 stop15h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/16$390
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 10/2712:55 amLAX - GYE
2 stops17h 46mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/78:30 amGYE - LAX
2 stops18h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/19$393
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Sun 10/2612:55 amLAX - UIO
1 stop20h 35mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/71:35 amUIO - LAX
1 stop12h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/19$398
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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.
Sat 10/2512:55 amLAX - UIO
1 stop20h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/231:35 amUIO - LAX
1 stop25h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/17$407
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Tue 10/2810:05 pmLAX - UIO
1 stop12h 45mCopa Airlines
Fri 11/73:11 amUIO - LAX
1 stop15h 54mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/19$408
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/111:00 pmLAX - UIO
1 stop10h 50mAvianca
Tue 11/187:05 pmUIO - LAX
2 stops19h 30mAvianca
Deal found 10/18$410
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/612:47 amLAX - UIO
1 stop31h 26mCopa Airlines
Tue 11/1112:27 pmUIO - LAX
1 stop13h 17mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/18$413
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/311:36 amSFO - GYE
1 stop10h 00mCopa Airlines
Thu 11/134:31 amGYE - SFO
1 stop21h 46mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/18$420
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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.
Thu 11/271:15 pmLAX - GYE
2 stops31h 26mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/68:30 amGYE - LAX
2 stops12h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/16$423
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Thu 10/2312:56 amLAX - UIO
1 stop20h 29mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/201:35 amUIO - LAX
1 stop24h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/19$427

Cheap flight deals from California to Ecuador

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Ecuador flight deals. Data was last updated October 19, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$388
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$153
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$527
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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 October 19, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Ecuador that are best for you.

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California

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Ecuador

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Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoQuito

SAN - UIO

SANUIO

San Diego

Wed 11/5

8:10 pm-11:13 am

1 stop12h 03m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Sun 11/9

6:00 am-5:03 pm

1 stop14h 03m

$388

Los AngelesQuito

LAX - UIO

LAXUIO

Los Angeles

Wed 11/12

9:04 pm-12:51 pm

1 stop12h 47m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Sun 11/16

12:27 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop13h 17m

$388

Los AngelesQuito

LAX - UIO

LAXUIO

Los Angeles

Mon 10/27

1:50 am-2:13 pm

1 stop10h 23m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Sat 11/8

12:27 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop13h 17m

$388

Los AngelesQuito

LAX - UIO

LAXUIO

Los Angeles

Tue 11/11

9:04 pm-11:13 am

1 stop11h 09m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Tue 11/18

6:34 pm-12:02 pm

1 stop20h 28m

$388

Los AngelesQuito

LAX - UIO

LAXUIO

Los Angeles

Mon 10/27

7:35 am-11:30 pm

1 stop13h 55m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Fri 11/7

1:35 am-11:25 am

1 stop12h 50m

$390

Los AngelesQuito

LAX - UIO

LAXUIO

Los Angeles

Mon 12/1

6:00 am-12:30 am

1 stop15h 30m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Sun 12/7

1:35 am-6:10 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$390

Los AngelesQuito

LAX - UIO

LAXUIO

Los Angeles

Mon 10/27

7:35 am-11:30 pm

1 stop13h 55m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Thu 11/6

1:35 am-2:22 pm

1 stop15h 47m

$390

Los AngelesQuito

LAX - UIO

LAXUIO

Los Angeles

Sun 11/2

7:35 am-12:30 am

1 stop13h 55m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Tue 12/9

1:35 am-6:10 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$390

Los AngelesGuayaquil

LAX - GYE

LAXGYE

Los Angeles

Fri 11/7

7:30 pm-11:41 pm

2 stops25h 11m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Fri 11/14

8:30 am-7:43 am

2 stops26h 13m

$393

Los AngelesGuayaquil

LAX - GYE

LAXGYE

Los Angeles

Wed 10/29

6:46 pm-11:37 pm

2 stops26h 51m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Sun 11/9

8:30 am-7:45 am

2 stops26h 15m

$393

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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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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Ecuador?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Ecuador (average of $174). Flying from California to Ecuador in April is currently the most expensive (average of $386). 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 October 19, 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 20% 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. Friday 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 12h 03m. Copa Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $388. 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 United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $153. Users have also found prices from $156 and $211 on Copa Airlines and Delta, 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Ecuador (average of $174). Flying from California to Ecuador in April is currently the most expensive (average of $386). 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 October 19, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$301Average$692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$302Average$698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AviancaCheapest$321Average$713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$396Average$639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$417Average$812FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$455Average$872FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$472Average$774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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