Los Angeles to Quito (LAX–UIO) — 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 10 hubs
PTY Tocumen 9h 26m CM CMKLM7 Tocumen (PTY) to Quito flights
IAH Houston 9h 32m AAAFAS UA Houston (IAH) to Quito flights
SAL San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) 9h 50m ACAVBR AV San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) (SAL) to Quito flights
MIA Miami 10h 24m AAATAY 5YAAEK Miami (MIA) to Quito flights
ATL Atlanta 10h 59m AAAFAM ACDL Atlanta (ATL) to Quito flights
ORD Chicago 11h 55m AAACAY EKTK Chicago (ORD) to Quito flights
JFK New York 12h 9m AAAFAM 2KAV New York (JFK) to Quito flights
BOG Bogota 12h 17m 6RL7 5YACAR Bogota (BOG) to Quito flights
GUA Guatemala City 12h 34m ASAVLR AC Guatemala City (GUA) to Quito flights
LIM Lima 13h 24m CXJLLA IBJALA Lima (LIM) to Quito flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Los Angeles to Quito
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+2h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to UIO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
923
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
LAX → UIO
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Return
UIO → LAX
97%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
97%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →

Other ways to reach Quito from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to Mariscal Sucre International Airport.
Metric LAX→UIO BUR→UIO
Distance from LAX 18 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights 1
Departure OTP 90%
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Mariscal Sucre International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

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

LAX–UIO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Quito route.
Route details
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: UIO
IATA / ICAOUIO / SEQM
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Passengers/yr6.5M
Elevation7,841 ft / 2,390 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to UIO flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Tocumen, George Bush Intercontinental and El Salvador.
Quito is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from UIO to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BUR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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, George Bush Intercontinental and El Salvador. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Burbank (BUR).