How long is the flight from Ecuador to California?

Flight times from Ecuador to California vary, but if you’re flying out of Quito and flying into Los Angeles (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 10h 04m on average. Another popular route from Ecuador to California is flying from Guayaquil to Los Angeles, which will take roughly 10h 21m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

What airlines fly to California?

Copa Airlines, Avianca and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to California from Ecuador according to our data. Copa Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 36% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to California. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to California on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Ecuador to California?

LATAM Airlines, Delta, and Avianca are the most popular carriers operating from Ecuador to California

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Ecuador to California?

Prices for flights from Ecuador to California refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Ecuador to California?

There are 7 operators available for flights from Ecuador to California as of June 2026.

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

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Ecuador to California.

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

The necessary travel and health documents for your California trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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7:00 pm - 10:50 am

UIO

LAX

18h 50m

1 stop

8:30 pm - 2:05 pm

LAX

UIO

14h 35m

1 stop

$459LATAM Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 9

9:00 am - 9:42 pm

UIO

LAX

14h 42m

1 stop

11:35 am - 5:35 pm

LAX

UIO

28h 00m

2 stops

$527LATAM Airlines

Fri, Jul 3 - Fri, Sep 4

2:36 pm - 10:30 pm

GYE

LAS

9h 54m

1 stop

12:34 am - 1:35 pm

LAS

GYE

11h 01m

1 stop

$555Copa Airlines

Tue, Jul 14 - Tue, Jul 21

2:37 pm - 10:30 pm

GYE

LAS

9h 53m

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12:34 am - 8:53 pm

LAS

GYE

18h 19m

1 stop

$559Copa Airlines

Mon, Aug 10 - Tue, Aug 25

6:00 am - 10:35 pm

GYE

LAS

18h 35m

1 stop

12:59 am - 10:37 pm

LAS

GYE

19h 38m

2 stops

$575American Airlines

Mon, Jul 6 - Mon, Jul 20

10:05 am - 10:35 pm

GYE

SFO

14h 30m

2 stops

2:20 pm - 9:05 am

SFO

GYE

16h 45m

2 stops

$579Avianca

Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 30

10:05 am - 10:35 pm

GYE

SFO

14h 30m

2 stops

2:15 pm - 8:55 am

SFO

GYE

16h 40m

2 stops

$581Avianca

Fri, Jul 17 - Fri, Jul 24

6:01 am - 10:40 pm

GYE

LAS

18h 39m

2 stops

12:59 am - 10:37 pm

LAS

GYE

19h 38m

2 stops

$585American Airlines

Wed, Jul 1 - Fri, Jul 10

7:25 am - 12:27 am

UIO

SFO

19h 02m

1 stop

5:15 pm - 11:25 pm

SFO

UIO

28h 10m

1 stop

$602United Airlines

Sun, Oct 11 - Wed, Oct 21

12:35 am - 1:15 pm

UIO

LAS

14h 40m

1 stop

7:35 am - 11:25 pm

LAS

UIO

13h 50m

1 stop

$638United Airlines

Mon, Aug 24 - Tue, Sep 15

Avianca flights from Ecuador to California

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Avianca

Jul 18

GYE9:10 amGuayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

15h 25m

2 stops

SFO10:35 pmSan Francisco

Jul 27

SFO11:55 pmSan Francisco

15h 40m

2 stops

GYE5:35 pmGuayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

$578

Avianca

Jul 18

GYE10:05 amGuayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

15h 50m

2 stops

SFO11:55 pmSan Francisco

Jul 27

SFO2:15 pmSan Francisco

16h 40m

2 stops

GYE8:55 amGuayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

$579

Avianca

Jul 17

GYE10:05 amGuayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

14h 30m

2 stops

SFO10:35 pmSan Francisco

Jul 24

SFO2:15 pmSan Francisco

16h 40m

2 stops

GYE8:55 amGuayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

$581

United Airlines flights from Ecuador to California

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United Airlines

Oct 11

UIO7:25 amQuito Mariscal Sucr

19h 02m

1 stop

SFO12:27 amSan Francisco

Oct 21

SFO5:15 pmSan Francisco

28h 10m

1 stop

UIO11:25 pmQuito Mariscal Sucr

$590

United Airlines

Oct 11

UIO7:25 amQuito Mariscal Sucr

19h 02m

1 stop

SFO12:27 amSan Francisco

Oct 21

SFO5:15 pmSan Francisco

28h 10m

1 stop

UIO11:25 pmQuito Mariscal Sucr

$602

United Airlines

Oct 12

UIO12:35 amQuito Mariscal Sucr

17h 55m

1 stop

LAX4:30 pmLos Angeles

Oct 17

LAX5:45 amLos Angeles

15h 40m

1 stop

UIO11:25 pmQuito Mariscal Sucr

$614

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7:00 pm-10:50 am

1 stop18h 50m

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8:30 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop14h 35m

$459

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UIO - LAX

UIOLAX

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Fri 7/3

9:00 am-9:42 pm

1 stop14h 42m

Los Angeles

Fri 9/4

11:35 am-5:35 pm

2 stops28h 00m

$527

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GuayaquilLas Vegas

GYE - LAS

GYELAS

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Tue 7/14

2:36 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop9h 54m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 7/21

12:34 am-1:35 pm

1 stop11h 01m

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GYE - LAS

GYELAS

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Mon 8/10

2:37 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop9h 53m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 8/25

12:34 am-8:53 pm

1 stop18h 19m

$559

GuayaquilLas Vegas

GYE - LAS

GYELAS

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Mon 7/6

6:00 am-10:35 pm

1 stop18h 35m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 7/20

12:59 am-10:37 pm

2 stops19h 38m

$575

GuayaquilSan Francisco

GYE - SFO

GYESFO

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Fri 10/16

10:05 am-10:35 pm

2 stops14h 30m

San Francisco

Fri 10/30

2:20 pm-9:05 am

2 stops16h 45m

$579

GuayaquilSan Francisco

GYE - SFO

GYESFO

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Fri 7/17

10:05 am-10:35 pm

2 stops14h 30m

San Francisco

Fri 7/24

2:15 pm-8:55 am

2 stops16h 40m

$581

GuayaquilLas Vegas

GYE - LAS

GYELAS

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Wed 7/1

6:01 am-10:40 pm

2 stops18h 39m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 7/10

12:59 am-10:37 pm

2 stops19h 38m

$585

QuitoSan Francisco

UIO - SFO

UIOSFO

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Sun 10/11

7:25 am-12:27 am

1 stop19h 02m

San Francisco

Wed 10/21

5:15 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop28h 10m

$602

QuitoLas Vegas

UIO - LAS

UIOLAS

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Mon 8/24

12:35 am-1:15 pm

1 stop14h 40m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 9/15

7:35 am-11:25 pm

1 stop13h 50m

$638

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The month of January is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from Ecuador averaging around $149.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Ecuador to California?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to California from Ecuador when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around $526 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to California from Ecuador for as low as $419 on momondo.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Ecuador to California

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Ecuador to California?
Prices for flights from Ecuador to California refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Ecuador to California?
There are 7 operators available for flights from Ecuador to California as of June 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Ecuador to California?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Ecuador to California.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?
The necessary travel and health documents for your California trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Ecuador to California

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Copa Airlines	PriceFrom $152	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,568 reviews	Search Copa Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $170	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,777 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Avianca	PriceFrom $214	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.5 2,532 reviews	Search Avianca flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $260	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 2,981 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
Delta	PriceFrom $271	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,395 reviews	Search Delta flights
LATAM Airlines	PriceFrom $276	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,920 reviews	Search LATAM Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $436	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,650 reviews	Search American Airlines flights

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