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$194+ 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 5/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — UIO
Jun 1 — Jun 81
Mon 6/1
Mon 6/8
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 May 2, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 9/135:45 am
LAX
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UIO
1 stop15h 40m
United Airlines
Thu 9/2412:35 am
UIO
-
LAX
1 stop17h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/28$424
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 8/2911:40 am
LAX
-
UIO
1 stop15h 20m
United Airlines
Fri 9/47:25 am
UIO
-
LAX
1 stop27h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/28$433
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/46:47 am
LAX
-
UIO
1 stop14h 38m
United Airlines
Sun 5/1012:35 am
UIO
-
LAX
1 stop24h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/1$435
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 8/157:16 pm
LAX
-
UIO
1 stop31h 44m
United Airlines
Sun 9/2012:35 am
UIO
-
LAX
1 stop24h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/27$441
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 8/235:45 am
LAX
-
UIO
1 stop15h 40m
United Airlines
Mon 9/2112:35 am
UIO
-
LAX
1 stop10h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/27$442
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Mon 5/46:47 am
LAX
-
UIO
1 stop14h 38m
United Airlines
Tue 5/512:35 am
UIO
-
LAX
1 stop15h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/2$444
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 5/265:45 am
LAX
-
UIO
1 stop15h 40m
United Airlines
Fri 5/297:25 am
UIO
-
LAX
1 stop18h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/2$445
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 9/205:45 am
LAX
-
UIO
1 stop15h 40m
United Airlines
Tue 10/2712:35 am
UIO
-
LAX
1 stop19h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/28$447
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/87:20 am
LAX
-
UIO
1 stop13h 12m
American Airlines
Mon 5/1111:40 pm
UIO
-
LAX
2 stops14h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/2$449
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/612:40 am
LAX
-
UIO
2 stops17h 17m
GOL
Sun 5/1011:40 pm
UIO
-
LAX
2 stops17h 48m
GOL
Deal found 5/2$451
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/257:23 pm
LAX
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UIO
1 stop26h 02m
United Airlines
Mon 9/2812:35 am
UIO
-
LAX
1 stop17h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/1$453
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/111:00 am
LAX
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GYE
2 stops14h 35m
Avianca
Mon 5/1810:05 am
GYE
-
LAX
2 stops14h 05m
Avianca
Deal found 4/30$480

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 May 2, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$424
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$194
(United Airlines)

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October

Average price

$544
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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 May 2, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to Ecuador that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesQuito

LAX - UIO

LAXUIO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 9/13

5:45 am-11:25 pm

1 stop15h 40m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Thu 9/24

12:35 am-4:30 pm

1 stop17h 55m

$424

Los AngelesQuito

LAX - UIO

LAXUIO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 9/26

5:45 am-11:25 pm

1 stop15h 40m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Sun 10/25

12:35 am-11:27 pm

1 stop24h 52m

$433

Los AngelesQuito

LAX - UIO

LAXUIO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 9/13

5:45 am-11:25 pm

1 stop15h 40m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Wed 9/23

12:35 am-11:29 pm

1 stop24h 54m

$433

Los AngelesQuito

LAX - UIO

LAXUIO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 9/19

7:16 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop26h 09m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Mon 9/28

12:35 am-4:30 pm

1 stop17h 55m

$451

Los AngelesQuito

LAX - UIO

LAXUIO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 9/25

7:23 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop26h 02m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Mon 9/28

12:35 am-4:30 pm

1 stop17h 55m

$453

Los AngelesQuito

LAX - UIO

LAXUIO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 5/24

12:51 am-5:00 am

1 stop26h 09m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Fri 5/29

7:25 am-11:38 pm

1 stop18h 13m

$454

Los AngelesQuito

LAX - UIO

LAXUIO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 5/12

6:00 am-4:43 am

2 stops20h 43m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Wed 5/27

6:50 pm-10:20 am

1 stop17h 30m

$510

Los AngelesQuito

LAX - UIO

LAXUIO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 9/22

2:19 am-12:32 am

1 stop20h 13m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Wed 10/28

3:12 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop10h 14m

$528

Los AngelesQuito

LAX - UIO

LAXUIO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 10/15

12:06 pm-12:32 am

1 stop10h 26m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Wed 10/21

3:09 am-12:39 pm

1 stop11h 30m

$528

Los AngelesGuayaquil

LAX - GYE

LAXGYE

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 5/28

2:30 am-8:52 pm

1 stop16h 22m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Tue 6/9

4:23 am-11:22 pm

1 stop20h 59m

$534

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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Ecuador

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Ecuador from Los Angeles with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

The price you pay for your flight from Los Angeles to Ecuador may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 31 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Ecuador (average of $137). Flying from Los Angeles to Ecuador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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 evening 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 Thursday 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 May 2, 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
1,578 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

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
1,578 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,578 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

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
1,910 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,578 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

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
9,681 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,578 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

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
11,671 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,578 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

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
2,520 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,578 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

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 $424, United Airlines can have you in Ecuador from Los Angeles in 15h 40m. 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?

    $148 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Ecuador (average of $137). Flying from Los Angeles to Ecuador in December is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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 May 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$187Average$522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$211Average$607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$219Average$612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
AviancaCheapest$248Average$600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$275Average$572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$386Average$638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$423Average$638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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