How long is the flight from California to Galapagos?

The flight from California to Galapagos depends on which airports you’re departing and arriving from and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from San Francisco (a popular airport in California) to Baltra (the most popular airport in Galapagos), then the flight time is 18h 40m on average. If you fly from Los Angeles (another popular airport in California) to Baltra, then the average flight time is 19h 55m.

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The number of operators available for flights from California to Galapagos is 1 as of August 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to Galapagos?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from California to Galapagos.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Galapagos?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Galapagos can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Galapagos. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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1:00 pm - 12:37 pmLAX Los Angeles-GPS Baltra

21h 37m3 stops San Salvador El Salvador Intl Quito Mariscal Sucr Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

1:55 pm - 11:35 amGPS Baltra-LAX Los Angeles

23h 40m3 stops Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Quito Mariscal Sucr San Salvador El Salvador Intl

$766Avianca

Fri, Nov 20 - Fri, Nov 27

1:00 pm - 12:37 pmLAX Los Angeles-GPS Baltra

21h 37m3 stops San Salvador El Salvador Intl Quito Mariscal Sucr Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

3:00 pm - 11:35 amGPS Baltra-LAX Los Angeles

22h 35m2 stops Quito Mariscal Sucr San Salvador El Salvador Intl

$766Avianca

Fri, Nov 20 - Fri, Nov 27

1:00 pm - 1:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-GPS Baltra

22h 10m3 stops San Salvador El Salvador Intl Quito Mariscal Sucr Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

11:36 am - 11:35 amGPS Baltra-LAX Los Angeles

25h 59m3 stops Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Quito Mariscal Sucr San Salvador El Salvador Intl

$766Avianca

Thu, Dec 24 - Wed, Dec 30

1:00 pm - 1:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-GPS Baltra

22h 10m3 stops San Salvador El Salvador Intl Quito Mariscal Sucr Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

1:05 pm - 11:35 amGPS Baltra-LAX Los Angeles

24h 30m2 stops Quito Mariscal Sucr San Salvador El Salvador Intl

$766Avianca

Thu, Dec 24 - Wed, Dec 30

1:00 pm - 12:35 pmLAX Los Angeles-GPS Baltra

21h 35m3 stops San Salvador El Salvador Intl Quito Mariscal Sucr Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

8:55 am - 11:35 amGPS Baltra-LAX Los Angeles

28h 40m2 stops Quito Mariscal Sucr San Salvador El Salvador Intl

$766Avianca

Sat, Nov 21 - Fri, Nov 27

1:00 pm - 1:15 pmLAX Los Angeles-GPS Baltra

22h 15m3 stops San Salvador El Salvador Intl Quito Mariscal Sucr Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

11:40 am - 11:35 amGPS Baltra-LAX Los Angeles

25h 55m3 stops Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Quito Mariscal Sucr San Salvador El Salvador Intl

$766Avianca

Wed, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 12

1:00 pm - 12:35 pmLAX Los Angeles-GPS Baltra

21h 35m3 stops San Salvador El Salvador Intl Quito Mariscal Sucr Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

1:55 pm - 11:35 amGPS Baltra-LAX Los Angeles

23h 40m3 stops Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Quito Mariscal Sucr San Salvador El Salvador Intl

$766Avianca

Sat, Nov 21 - Fri, Nov 27

1:00 pm - 1:15 pmLAX Los Angeles-GPS Baltra

22h 15m3 stops San Salvador El Salvador Intl Quito Mariscal Sucr Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

11:15 am - 11:35 amGPS Baltra-LAX Los Angeles

26h 20m2 stops Quito Mariscal Sucr San Salvador El Salvador Intl

$766Avianca

Wed, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 12

10:55 pm - 10:10 amLAX Los Angeles-GPS Baltra

34h 15m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Quito Mariscal Sucr

1:20 pm - 12:25 pmGPS Baltra-LAX Los Angeles

24h 05m3 stops Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Quito Mariscal Sucr San Salvador El Salvador Intl

$1,019Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 27 - Sun, Oct 4

11:55 pm - 11:55 amSFO San Francisco-SCY San Cristobal

35h 00m3 stops San Salvador El Salvador Intl Quito Mariscal Sucr Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

1:25 pm - 10:40 amSCY San Cristobal-SFO San Francisco

22h 15m2 stops Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,056Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19

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Avianca flights from California to Galapagos

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Avianca

Nov 4

LAX1:00 pmLos Angeles

22h 15m

3 stops

GPS1:15 pmBaltra

Nov 12

GPS11:40 amBaltra

25h 55m

3 stops

LAX11:35 amLos Angeles

$766

Avianca

Dec 24

LAX1:00 pmLos Angeles

17h 10m

2 stops

GPS8:10 amBaltra

Dec 30

GPS9:50 amBaltra

27h 45m

2 stops

LAX11:35 amLos Angeles

$773

Avianca

Nov 22

LAX1:00 pmLos Angeles

21h 20m

2 stops

GPS12:20 pmBaltra

Nov 27

GPS8:55 amBaltra

28h 40m

2 stops

LAX11:35 amLos Angeles

$775

LATAM Airlines flights from California to Galapagos

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LATAM Airlines

Sep 7

LAX11:30 amLos Angeles

45h 20m

2 stops

SCY9:50 amSan Cristobal

Sep 14

SCY2:01 pmSan Cristobal

32h 27m

3 stops

LAX9:28 pmLos Angeles

$1,398

LATAM Airlines

Sep 18

LAX11:30 amLos Angeles

21h 35m

3 stops

SCY10:05 amSan Cristobal

Sep 22

SCY12:38 pmSan Cristobal

20h 12m

2 stops

LAX7:50 amLos Angeles

$1,586

LATAM Airlines

Feb 5

LAX10:10 amLos Angeles

21h 55m

3 stops

SCY10:05 amSan Cristobal

Feb 9

SCY12:38 pmSan Cristobal

20h 07m

3 stops

LAX6:45 amLos Angeles

$1,605

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LAX Los Angeles - GPS Baltra

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Fri 11/20

1:00 pm-12:37 pm

3 stops21h 37m

Baltra

Fri 11/27

1:55 pm-11:35 am

3 stops23h 40m

$766

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Fri 11/20

1:00 pm-12:37 pm

3 stops21h 37m

Baltra

Fri 11/27

3:00 pm-11:35 am

2 stops22h 35m

$766

Los AngelesBaltra

LAX Los Angeles - GPS Baltra

LAXGPS

Los Angeles

Thu 12/24

1:00 pm-1:10 pm

3 stops22h 10m

Baltra

Wed 12/30

11:36 am-11:35 am

3 stops25h 59m

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Los AngelesBaltra

LAX Los Angeles - GPS Baltra

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Los Angeles

Thu 12/24

1:00 pm-1:10 pm

3 stops22h 10m

Baltra

Wed 12/30

1:05 pm-11:35 am

2 stops24h 30m

$766

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LAX Los Angeles - GPS Baltra

LAXGPS

Los Angeles

Sat 11/21

1:00 pm-12:35 pm

3 stops21h 35m

Baltra

Fri 11/27

8:55 am-11:35 am

2 stops28h 40m

$766

Los AngelesBaltra

LAX Los Angeles - GPS Baltra

LAXGPS

Los Angeles

Wed 11/4

1:00 pm-1:15 pm

3 stops22h 15m

Baltra

Thu 11/12

11:40 am-11:35 am

3 stops25h 55m

$766

Los AngelesBaltra

LAX Los Angeles - GPS Baltra

LAXGPS

Los Angeles

Sat 11/21

1:00 pm-12:35 pm

3 stops21h 35m

Baltra

Fri 11/27

1:55 pm-11:35 am

3 stops23h 40m

$766

Los AngelesBaltra

LAX Los Angeles - GPS Baltra

LAXGPS

Los Angeles

Wed 11/4

1:00 pm-1:15 pm

3 stops22h 15m

Baltra

Thu 11/12

11:15 am-11:35 am

2 stops26h 20m

$766

Los AngelesBaltra

LAX Los Angeles - GPS Baltra

LAXGPS

Los Angeles

Sun 9/27

10:55 pm-10:10 am

2 stops34h 15m

Baltra

Sun 10/4

1:20 pm-12:25 pm

3 stops24h 05m

$1,019

San FranciscoSan Cristobal

SFO San Francisco - SCY San Cristobal

SFOSCY

San Francisco

Thu 10/15

11:55 pm-11:55 am

3 stops35h 00m

San Cristobal

Mon 10/19

1:25 pm-10:40 am

2 stops22h 15m

$1,056

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Galapagos?
Prices for flights from California to Galapagos were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Galapagos?
The number of operators available for flights from California to Galapagos is 1 as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Galapagos?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from California to Galapagos.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Galapagos?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Galapagos can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Galapagos. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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