Los Angeles to Guayaquil (LAX–GYE) — 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 9 hubs
PTY Tocumen 9h 32m CMUA → CMKL Tocumen (PTY) to Guayaquil flights
MIA Miami 10h 18m AAATAY → AAAVQT Miami (MIA) to Guayaquil flights
LIM Lima 12h 13m CXJLLA → LA Lima (LIM) to Guayaquil flights
BOG Bogota 12h 15m L7 → ACAVVB Bogota (BOG) to Guayaquil flights
JFK New York 13h 6m AAAFAM → 2KAVB6 New York (JFK) to Guayaquil flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 14h 41m ADB6DL → B6 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Guayaquil flights
SJO San José (Alajuela) 28h 9m AS → AV San José (Alajuela) (SJO) to Guayaquil flights
MAD Madrid 33h 14m AYEIIB → IBQRUX Madrid (MAD) to Guayaquil flights
SCL Santiago 36h 8m CXLA → LA Santiago (SCL) to Guayaquil flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Los Angeles to Guayaquil
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+2h ahead

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to GYE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
PTY ~9h 32m MIA ~10h 18m LIM ~12h 13m BOG ~12h 15m JFK ~13h 6m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
456
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LAX → GYE
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Return
GYE → LAX
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Guayaquil is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · GYE: -05

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 8:00 PM in Guayaquil.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to LAX

FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.

Facts

LAX–GYE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Guayaquil route.
Route details
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: GYE
Full nameJosé Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport
IATA / ICAOGYE / SEGU
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation19 ft / 6 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to GYE flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Tocumen, Miami and Jorge Chávez.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to GYE and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Guayaquil is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from GYE to LAX 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, Miami and Jorge Chávez. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.