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What is the cheapest month to fly from Ecuador to California?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Ecuador to California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Ecuador to California is May, when tickets cost $458 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $635 and $577 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Ecuador to California, you should book around 7 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.


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Low seasonJanuary
High seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$228
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 0% lower on average.
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FAQs for booking flights from Ecuador to California

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Ecuador to California?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Ecuador to California.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Ecuador to California?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Ecuador to California is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Ecuador to California?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from Ecuador to California with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Ecuador to California?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Ecuador to California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to California?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to California is Wednesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $597. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where round-trip prices are $676 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to California?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to California is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $384 on average. Morning departures are around 18% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to California is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $480.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Ecuador to California

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to California. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from Ecuador to California. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Ecuador to California? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
LATAM AirlinesOverall score based on 1808 reviews
6.7Food
7.0Entertainment
7.6Boarding
8.1Crew
7.4Comfort
Airline reviews

It’s a delta flight operated by LATAM. The whole ticket sale is a mess, delta changed my flight but didn’t update it in LATAM system, I couldn’t get my boarding pass, it took me hours to resolve this issue with delta. I had to change my travel plan. No apology from Delta even though it’s their fault.

4.0 OkayLin, Jul 2025LIM - JFK
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It’s a delta flight operated by LATAM. The whole ticket sale is a mess, delta changed my flight but didn’t update it in LATAM system, I couldn’t get my boarding pass, it took me hours to resolve this issue with delta. I had to change my travel plan. No apology from Delta even though it’s their fault.

Boarding was done by woman who insisted on strict standing in line policy; food was ok; entertainment minimal

entertainment was not good; the shoulder strap on Business class seat did not sit well across the body (more like across the neck); the food was not hot and the special meal promoted by insert in the menu was not available to us

The boarding and new bag drop-off process was confusing and causing massive delays.

Wider seats, better seat cushions, (I felt like there was a board I was sitting on). I had the chicken to eat but It neither tasted nor looked like chicken. The fruit was good.

I travel often with LATAM, it never disappoints me. The service is great, nice crew, latest and some classic movies. I got 3 small meals, cannot complaint. I’ll definitely travel again with them.

We didn’t have any entertainment. I tried to go online without success. The airplane was extremely cold and they didn’t have blankets.

It was good, however the airplane was really cold. We received snacks and the crew was friendly.

Delta has an outstanding service. They are courteous and punctual most of the time. The flight departed a half hour late but we arrived 15 minutes early.

Not sure why there are so many security checks at this airport. Consistently annoying showing passport over and over, checking carryons at gate all the while trying to make tight connection. Basically it was uncomfortable crowded cabin with meidiocre service

horrible service, food was an embarrassment, no charging for cellphones, stay away

Great experience with a crew always thinking in the passenger

The flighr attandants were very rude they ignored me didnt offer me anything to drink throughoit the 4 hour flight i feel i was targeted and ignored because i was a darkskin latino man.

Very happy with my flight. I would definitely recommend it.

Did upgrade, travel in business it was great (more room I could sleep)

Had to go through security at the gate again. Had to take off shoes and go through the whole thing again even though we have global entry. They asked us to check in items bought at duty free during our layover and since we checked our luggage at the original departure airport, they forced us to check in a small backpack. None of this ever happened with other airlines. In addition, no vegetarian food option and no snacks during a 7 hr flight. Luggage limits are unusually small. This is unacceptable. Will NEVER fly Copa again and will tell friends and family to avoid this airline.

We paid extra with copa for seats near one another The plane was changed and we lost our seats We were all Separated. We have not received a refund for our seats despite emailing and calling.

It was ok. However, the food was quite poor since I don't eat pasta.

Tell people to remain in their seats during the meal/beverage distribution. Enforce boarding by group numbers. No one was checking. Tell people to turn their electronics speakers off. Bigger cups for drinks.

Enforce the boarding process by group numbers. Tell people to stay seated during the meal/drink distribution. It took forever to get food and drinks because people would not stay out the isle and let the crew do their jobs. Everyone wanted to go to the bathroom forcing the crew to enter and leave the isle constantly so people can pass. Tell people to keep their electronics off speaker mode. No one wants to hear phone conversations and music playing.

1.It will be better if sandwich is warm. 2.The food is too salty. 3.Breakfast needs some vegetables or fruits.

Boarded plane and then delayed 1.5 hours while on the plane

It was all good flight was on time, service was good I enjoyed a few movies and everything was smooth

Horrific. They missed my connecting flight to San Diego. I didn’t get there until Monday at 9am when I had a mandatory court settlement conference scheduled at 6am since we had parties on the east coast. This caused many issues. All because United apparently forgot to hold the doors open until my flight landed that only had a 10 minute delay. This was the last flight to Southern California. So I couldn’t even rent a car to finish the trip. United cannot be trusted when traveling on specific days and times since weather didn’t have anything to do with the delays.

My flight was delayed a very short period of time but they did not hold my connecting flight to San Diego, also through United. So they closed the doors before we got off our plane. They would only have to help the door open for another five to ten minutes. So I missed a court deadline for a manditory mediation settlement conference for my client. I had to get an associate to be there in person and be on the phone with him relaying what he needs to do the entire time. The court was very upset with me and so was my client. United cannot be trusted.

We were given vouchers we couldn’t use with a 5.5 hour delay

Really good 😊 the woman at the gate entrance was a little rude checking in our carry-on but i dont think she worked for the airline, she worked for the airport at sacramento, other than that amazing.

Boarding was mayhem. Late boarding by 15 minutes because of lack of staff (missing 1 flight attendant. We had to wait for an arrival of another plane before we could board). Flight was a little rough, but cannot blame on airlines.

Great experience…left a bit behind schedule but made up fir that in the air and landed 10 minutes early 😁

Airbus plane, nice and polite staff, entertainment even as it was a short flight.

Amazing food, great staff, with one noticable detail missing ...but no seat entertainment in any of aircraft ...I am not a fan

Boarding gate in Honolulu was staffed with a great clerk with a soothing voice despite the flight delay of over an hour. Flight attendants in the plane were all grumpy, not pleasant looking bunch. Their sour attitude showed throughout the flight. Inly able to get a select few movies started. Most of the movie links in the “free entertainment” did not work.

I flew Business Class. Rory, one of the Cabin stewards, was attentive, explained the menu, provided appropriate drinks. was

This was a horrible experience. For a first class experience, my chair was held together by 3M tape - and I have a photo. The crew weren’t very attentive, somewhat dismissive and forgot my drink and snack, the chair reclined about 3 inches on a 6-hour cross country flight. I was also not informed that there was no lounge available in Newark airport because of renovations, so all around this was one of the worst experiences and I would actively avoid both American and Alaska Air going forward.

Boarding was very efficient. Everyone got on board and we got on our way very quickly. It was frustrating that the entertainment app was not functioning properly. I was not able to activate some of the movies offered. The crew on this flight appears to be pretty grumpy. They had no smile on their faces. I felt like they were doing us a favor for being there.

Loved the staff, boarding and drink options! Wish the comfort of the seat could have been better nevertheless

Honestly, I haven’t flown American in years, probably due to the pandemic and my being unable to travel for certain periods in the last two years, but it was a good experience to dig out or obtain a new American Airlines account after many years of traveling for business with American in the past.

Long 5 hour and 45 min flight and only one drink service and cookie snack

One bottle of water and a package of cookies for comfort plus. We had to literally beg a flight attendant for an extra bottle of water later in the flight due to feeling dehydrated.

Flight boarded from Gate 39 at OGG, the farthest gate in the terminal. There were no Hawaiian themed amenities for the flight. The first class service was mediocre at best; I received not special welcome or recognition as an executive platinum member of American Advantage program. The flight attendants were more concerned with their cell phones than saying "thank you" to the passengers as we disembarked. Fortunately, the flight arrived at LAX a few minutes early.

Avianca is not what it used to be. So disappointing

It was horrible. My experience with Avianca. I didn’t know it was Pakistan international Airlines but anyway, whatever it is it is bad horrible you guys need to upgrade everything in those planes. And you guys charge $130 for a carry-on did they wanna let me in with my carry-on that I travel everywhere with the luggage you guys are such a dog thank you

why did we have to go through security mid flight

Boarding was excessively slow. They do it by groups in a way that it doesn’t make sense. After business class , ppl that need assistance and any other priority group they should have ppl board from the back to the front. First rows 20+. Then 15+. Then 10, etc. having ppl sitting in the back board last makes no sense. The libe backame long as soon as ppl on rows 10 or so where told to board. The line went all the way up the ramp and tunnel for 25 mins.

A few years ago long flights 6 hours or so used to have video screens and they offered ear phones. The food cart used to come and drinks. Now absolutely nothing. Avianca is as bad as Spirit Airlines. Avianca will now be my last choice when booking my next flight.

Terrible, We had to stay in Bogota for two days due to weather but the airline did not provide for the same day flight. Only two days later

We were not aware carry-on bags cost extra until we arrived at the airport so, we were charged $240.00 for two small carry- on bags! There was a substantial fee for drinks and snacks. No wifi, or other entertainment was available. Waiting areas were crowded and uncomfortable.

Overpriced checked bag price of $120 and they charge you for carryon if the size is not minimal of $120.

My whole return flight itinerary, 3 flights, got canceled without any warning to me because I missed one of the earlier flights 3 weeks ago

The connection time is too short to pass through customs and once you do clear customs the connecting flight is in another terminal that is not close.

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Recent round-trip flight deals

 
These are the cheapest round-trip flights to California found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
11/2Sun
1 stopUnited Airlines
24h 46mUIO-LAX
11/15Sat
1 stopUnited Airlines
32h 15mLAX-UIO
$367
11/6Thu
1 stopUnited Airlines
19h 32mUIO-LAX
11/15Sat
1 stopUnited Airlines
15h 30mLAX-UIO
$376
9/10Wed
2 stopsAvianca
17h 52mUIO-LAX
9/20Sat
2 stopsAvianca
20h 35mLAX-UIO
$422
8/25Mon
2 stopsAvianca
21h 15mUIO-LAX
9/1Mon
1 stopAvianca
10h 55mLAX-UIO
$423
10/16Thu
1 stopCopa Airlines
20h 02mGYE-LAS
10/21Tue
1 stopCopa Airlines
16h 46mLAS-GYE
$434
10/13Mon
1 stopLATAM Airlines
21h 04mUIO-LAS
10/17Fri
1 stopLATAM Airlines
16h 30mLAS-UIO
$476
10/13Mon
2 stopsLATAM Airlines
17h 00mUIO-LAS
10/17Fri
1 stopLATAM Airlines
16h 30mLAS-UIO
$481
9/13Sat
1 stopCopa Airlines
12h 13mGYE-LAS
9/20Sat
1 stopCopa Airlines
16h 44mLAS-GYE
$482
9/9Tue
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
13h 24mUIO-LAS
9/16Tue
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
23h 54mLAS-UIO
$529
10/14Tue
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
16h 33mUIO-LAS
10/21Tue
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
13h 37mLAS-UIO
$540

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to California found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
10/3Fri
1 stopUnited Airlines
24h 00mUIO-LAX
$228
8/12Tue
2 stopsUnited Airlines
17h 06mGYE-LAX
$234
9/12Fri
1 stopAvianca
11h 15mGYE-LAX
$266
9/15Mon
1 stopAvianca
10h 35mUIO-LAX
$270
7/25Fri
2 stopsLATAM Airlines
25h 22mUIO-LAX
$287
7/31Thu
1 stopLATAM Airlines
16h 50mUIO-LAX
$295
8/18Mon
1 stopCopa Airlines
20h 02mUIO-LAX
$320
10/31Fri
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
17h 39mUIO-LAX
$332
10/18Sat
1 stopAmerican Airlines
14h 28mUIO-SFO
$346
8/18Mon
1 stopCopa Airlines
31h 11mUIO-SFO
$349

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Last minute flights to California

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights to California that are departing in the next 10 days.
7/17Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
25h 05mGYE-LAX
8/8Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
26h 27mLAX-GYE
$428
7/16Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
22h 23mGYE-LAX
8/8Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
26h 27mLAX-GYE
$438
7/17Thu
multi-stopLATAM Airlines
20h 17mUIO-LAX
7/24Thu
multi-stopLATAM Airlines
32h 05mLAX-UIO
$529
7/16Wed
multi-stopAvianca
11h 15mGYE-LAX
8/8Fri
multi-stopAvianca
10h 45mLAX-GYE
$544
7/16Wed
multi-stopAvianca
11h 15mGYE-LAX
8/8Fri
multi-stopAvianca
10h 15mLAX-GYE
$555
7/16Wed
multi-stopCopa Airlines
10h 55mGYE-SFO
7/22Tue
multi-stopCopa Airlines
31h 52mSFO-GYE
$573
7/18Fri
multi-stopCopa Airlines
20h 00mUIO-LAX
7/24Thu
multi-stopCopa Airlines
13h 44mLAX-UIO
$579
7/17Thu
multi-stopLATAM Airlines
21h 12mUIO-LAX
7/24Thu
multi-stopLATAM Airlines
32h 05mLAX-UIO
$625
7/15Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
19h 42mGYE-LAS
7/22Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
21h 02mLAS-GYE
$824
7/17Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
19h 42mUIO-RNO
8/5Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
17h 05mRNO-UIO
$866

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