Fort Lauderdale to Manta (FLL–MEC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
PTY Tocumen 24h 9m CM CM Tocumen (PTY) to Manta flights
JFK New York ~11h 9m ADAFAT AV New York (JFK) to Manta flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Fort Lauderdale to Manta
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between FLL and MEC, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for FLL to MEC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
54
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
FLL → MEC
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Return
MEC → FLL
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FLL delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Manta is 1 hour behind Fort Lauderdale.
FLL: EDT · MEC: -05

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, it's 5:00 PM in Manta.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Ecuador visa-free for stays up to 90 days within any 12-month period. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. Proof of onward travel and proof of funds may be requested at immigration. The 90-day allowance cannot be extended without applying for a different visa type.

Getting to FLL

Broward County Transit Route 1 runs from downtown Fort Lauderdale to the airport (30–40 min, $2), but it is slow with many stops. The airport has no direct rail link; Brightline's FLL station is 1.5 miles away with a shuttle connection.Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Fort Lauderdale and $35–55 from Miami Beach. Taxis are metered. I-595 and I-95 access can be congested during Miami rush hour (7–9am and 4–7pm).

FLL–MEC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Lauderdale to Manta route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FLL
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: MEC
IATA / ICAOMEC / SEMT
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Elevation48 ft / 15 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FLL to MEC flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Tocumen.
Manta is 1 hour behind Fort Lauderdale.
Yes, return flights from MEC to FLL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tocumen. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.