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$159+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) 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 4/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — UIO
Apr 14 — Apr 211
Tue 4/14
Tue 4/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Ecuador

Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Ecuador
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Ecuador. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 15, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 4/76:45 am
LAX
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UIO
1 stop14h 40m
United Airlines
Sun 4/2612:35 am
UIO
-
LAX
1 stop17h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/10$393
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Sun 4/261:00 am
LAX
-
UIO
2 stops14h 40m
Avianca
Mon 5/44:05 am
UIO
-
LAX
1 stop20h 05m
Avianca
Deal found 3/13$400
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Sat 9/51:51 am
LAX
-
UIO
1 stop10h 16m
Copa Airlines
Wed 9/3012:25 pm
UIO
-
LAX
1 stop12h 33m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/13$401
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Fri 5/11:50 pm
LAX
-
UIO
1 stop11h 05m
Avianca
Sun 5/104:45 am
UIO
-
LAX
2 stops19h 25m
Avianca
Deal found 3/14$402
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 4/1011:59 pm
LAX
-
UIO
1 stop27h 01m
United Airlines
Sun 4/267:25 am
UIO
-
LAX
1 stop26h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/10$410
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 4/1010:30 pm
LAX
-
GYE
1 stop14h 10m
JetBlue
Fri 4/2412:25 pm
GYE
-
LAX
1 stop12h 04m
JetBlue
Deal found 3/14$411
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Tue 4/212:37 am
LAX
-
UIO
1 stop19h 57m
Copa Airlines
Tue 4/283:08 am
UIO
-
LAX
1 stop11h 52m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/13$412
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Tue 9/81:51 am
LAX
-
UIO
1 stop10h 16m
Copa Airlines
Tue 9/158:21 am
UIO
-
LAX
1 stop16h 54m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/13$416
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 4/92:09 am
LAX
-
UIO
1 stop20h 25m
Copa Airlines
Mon 4/133:08 am
UIO
-
LAX
1 stop22h 28m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/14$419
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 4/72:37 am
LAX
-
UIO
1 stop9h 32m
Copa Airlines
Wed 4/153:10 pm
UIO
-
LAX
1 stop10h 09m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/14$420
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 4/102:09 am
LAX
-
UIO
1 stop10h 03m
Copa Airlines
Sat 4/182:30 pm
UIO
-
LAX
1 stop11h 06m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/12$421
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 4/2112:24 pm
LAX
-
UIO
1 stop9h 09m
Copa Airlines
Tue 4/283:10 pm
UIO
-
LAX
1 stop10h 26m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/13$422

Find flight deals from Los Angeles to Ecuador

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Los Angeles to Ecuador flight deals. Data was last updated March 15, 2026.

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$393
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$159
(Orbitz)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$671
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles 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 March 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to Ecuador that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesQuito

LAX - UIO

LAXUIO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 5/4

5:45 am-11:25 pm

1 stop15h 40m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Mon 5/11

7:25 am-11:02 pm

1 stop17h 37m

$393

Los AngelesQuito

LAX - UIO

LAXUIO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 4/12

2:09 am-2:09 pm

1 stop10h 00m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Tue 4/21

8:22 am-11:36 pm

1 stop17h 14m

$401

Los AngelesQuito

LAX - UIO

LAXUIO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 4/7

2:09 am-2:09 pm

1 stop10h 00m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Wed 4/8

6:31 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop20h 29m

$401

Los AngelesQuito

LAX - UIO

LAXUIO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 4/11

2:09 am-2:09 pm

1 stop10h 00m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Tue 4/21

8:22 am-11:36 pm

1 stop17h 14m

$401

Los AngelesQuito

LAX - UIO

LAXUIO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 4/11

12:24 pm-12:34 am

1 stop10h 10m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Mon 4/27

6:31 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop20h 29m

$401

Los AngelesQuito

LAX - UIO

LAXUIO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 4/10

2:37 am-2:12 pm

1 stop9h 35m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Tue 4/21

6:31 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop20h 29m

$401

Los AngelesQuito

LAX - UIO

LAXUIO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 4/20

12:55 am-11:25 pm

1 stop20h 30m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Wed 4/22

12:35 am-9:05 am

1 stop10h 30m

$434

Los AngelesQuito

LAX - UIO

LAXUIO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 4/21

12:01 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop9h 24m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Sun 4/26

7:25 am-11:02 pm

1 stop17h 37m

$454

Los AngelesQuito

LAX - UIO

LAXUIO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 4/21

6:45 am-11:25 pm

1 stop14h 40m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Mon 4/27

7:25 am-11:02 pm

1 stop17h 37m

$454
Quickest round-trip

Los AngelesGuayaquil

LAX - GYE

LAXGYE

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 4/14

10:08 pm-2:26 pm

1 stop14h 18m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Thu 4/16

12:25 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop12h 04m

$467

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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Ecuador

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to Ecuador

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Ecuador (average of $175). Flying from Los Angeles to Ecuador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $421). 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 often are flights from Los Angeles to Ecuador delayed?

About 0% of weekly flights between Los Angeles and Ecuador have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 0 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Los Angeles to Ecuador flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Reviews of airlines servicing Ecuador

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Ecuador. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Ecuador. Reviews last updated March 15, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Copa Airlines,LATAM Airlines, andUnited Airlines from Los Angeles to Ecuador. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,569 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,569 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,569 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
LATAM Airlines
7.4
Good
1,918 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,569 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,429 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,569 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,469 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,569 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,500 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,569 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles to Ecuador. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Los Angeles to Ecuador?

    Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Los Angeles to Ecuador. It is only a 9.4 mi journey to Los Angeles (LAX) from Los Angeles’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Ecuador?

    For as low as $401, United Airlines can have you in Ecuador from Los Angeles in 10h. The distance from Los Angeles to Ecuador is about 3498 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Los Angeles to Ecuador one-way?

    $150 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Avianca. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Copa Airlines, with prices starting from $153 and $155, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Los Angeles to Ecuador?

    When deciding which route to take from Los Angeles to Ecuador consider Los Angeles Los Angeles - Quito Mariscal Sucr, Los Angeles Los Angeles - Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo or Los Angeles Los Angeles - Cuenca as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to Ecuador that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Los Angeles to Ecuador flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Ecuador?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Los Angeles to Ecuador.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to Ecuador?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Ecuador?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Ecuador (average of $175). Flying from Los Angeles to Ecuador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $421). 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 Los Angeles to Ecuador

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles 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 March 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$187Average$531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$211Average$564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$219Average$621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
AviancaCheapest$248Average$590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$334Average$521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$388Average$650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$443Average$637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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