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Quito
Quito2 stops$248
Guayaquil
Guayaquilnonstop$186
Cuenca
Cuenca2 stops$413
Baltra
Baltra2 stops$574
Manta
Manta1 stop$424
San Cristobal
San Cristobal3 stops$591

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FAQs - booking Ecuador flights

  • Are airports in Ecuador connected to public transport?

    Yes. If you want public transport from an Ecuador airport upon landing, consider flying into UIO. The airport has Aeroservicios, a shuttle bus service that offers transit to and from the airport and Quito center. The shuttles operate 24 hours daily and don't have intermediate stops. If you are headed to the north or south parts of Quinto, you can use bus transit following specific routes around the city. The buses operate between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. and have a flat-rate cost.

  • Can I rent a vehicle from airports in Ecuador?

    Yes, you can rent a vehicle of your choice at the agencies available. Ecuador airports have car rental agencies on site to offer rental services to passengers when needed. Most airports' agencies are Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar, and Localiza. To rent a vehicle, ensure you have a driver's license and meet the specific age limit. The car rental agencies in most of the country's airports are in the public areas of the arrivals hall.

  • Do Ecuador airports have lounges?

    Ecuador airports have different lounges you can visit when you land in the country. You can visit the Sala VIP International lounge in Quinta Airport, awarded the top global airport lounge in 2019. The lounge has a fine wine cellar and panoramic views suited for a time to relax. The lounge is for international departures. At GYE, an international Aeropuertos VIP Club is in the international terminal at Gate 8, accessible by a prepaid lounge pass. Aerogal VIP Lounge, Icaro VIP Lounge, and Tame VIP Lounge are all domestic departures accessible by first- and business-class travelers. All Ecuador airports are accessible using membership programs.

  • Does Mariscal Sucre International Airport have any children's amenities?

    Most of the airports in Ecuador have children's facilities that your kids can enjoy upon landing in the country. When flying into UIO, you can take the kids to the children's play area in the domestic departures area. The Sala VIP Internacional lounge in the airport provides access to international travelers and free access to kids under 4 years, one child per adult.

  • Will I need a visa to enter Ecuador?

    Citizens of the United States can enter Ecuador for a duration of up to 90 days without obtaining a visa. To enter Ecuador, you’ll simply need a passport valid for at least six months from the date of entry and proof of onward travel. Official visa guidelines can be found on the Ecuadorian Embassy’s website.

  • Are there nonstop flights to Ecuador?

    Nonstop flights from the United States to Ecuador are available at the following arrival points: Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito and José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport in Guayaquil. Nonstop flights between the two countries depart from several major US cities, including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, New York, Atlanta and Houston.

  • Where should I fly to if I want to visit the Galapagos Islands?

    All flights to the Galapagos Island are from mainland Ecuador, so you’ll have to fly to either Quito or Guayaquil first. After you arrive in Ecuador, you can catch a domestic flight to Seymour Airport (GPS) on Baltra Island, San Cristobal Airport (SCY) on San Cristobal Island or take a private flight with Emetebe to Isabela Island.

  • I want to visit Cotopaxi National Park, which city should I fly to?

    Cotopaxi National Park is one of the many popular natural destinations in Ecuador for domestic and international tourists alike. The closest international air hub is Quito. After you fly into Quito, you can get to Cotopaxi National Park by taking a bus from Quito’s main bus terminal on the Terminal Terrestre route to the El Chasqui entrance of the park.

  • How long is the flight to Ecuador?

    An average nonstop flight from the United States to Ecuador takes 10h 23m, covering a distance of 2843 miles. The most popular route is New York - Guayaquil with an average flight time of 6h 29m.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Ecuador?

    The cheapest ticket to Ecuador from the United States found in the last 72 hours was $77 one-way, and $168 round-trip. The most popular route is New York John F Kennedy Intl to Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $338.

  • Which airlines fly to Ecuador?

    American Airlines, JetBlue & Avianca fly the most frequently from the United States to Ecuador.

  • What are the most popular destinations in Ecuador?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Quito (49% of total searches to Ecuador). The next most popular destinations are Guayaquil (42%) and Cuenca (4%). Searches for flights to Baltra (2%), to San Cristobal (2%) and to Manta (1%) are also popular.

  • How does KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy?

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

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Ecuador

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Ecuador flight deals.
  • Ecuador has two main airports: Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), located in the country's capital, Quito, and Guayaquil's José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE). UIO is the largest in the country and receives direct flights from Atlanta (ATL) and Miami (MIA), while GYE serves Miami and New York (JFK).
  • Mariscal Sucre International Airport, about 11 miles east of Quito, is the largest hub for LATAM Ecuador and Avianca Ecuador. For connections to other regions in Ecuador from UIO, consider flying Avianca or LATAM airline flights.
  • When flying into Ecuador from the U.S., expect to land in either of these two major airports. If you need to access other parts of the country, you can fly into the other smaller airports after stopping at the main airports.
  • Seymour Galapagos Ecological Airport (GPS) in Ecuador is the first airport globally to be environmentally sustainable. The airport draws its energy from the wind and the sun. You can visit the airport when touring Ecuador.
  • If you plan to spend ample time on Ecuador's coast to the south in places like Loja and Cuenca, consider flying into the Guayaquil airport, GYE, which connects to southern Ecuador.
  • When you’re booking your flight to Ecuador, you’ll have several different arrival points to choose from. The two main international airports in Ecuador are José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE) in Guayaquil and Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) in the country’s capital city of Quito. Flights from the US are also available to arrive in smaller airports after stopping through either Quito or Guayaquil.
  • When you visit Ecuador, you won’t have to worry about dealing with exchange rates. Ecuador’s main currency is the US dollar, which saves American tourists the hassle of obtaining another currency. American debit and credit cards are widely accepted throughout the bigger cities, but it is wise to have cash on hand if you’ll be exploring small towns and remote areas.
  • For those looking to save money on transportation, getting around Ecuador can be easily accomplished by using the dense network of local and regional buses. Quito and Guayaquil have bus systems that can take you throughout the entire city, and longer-distance buses can take you to other parts of the country and up into the Andes Mountains.
  • Train travel is another option for tourists in Ecuador, as the railway system is largely geared towards taking visitors on day trips. If, like many visiting Ecuador, you fly into Quito, you can take a popular day trip via train from Quito to the Area Nacional de Recreación El Boliche.
  • If you’re traveling throughout the Galapagos Islands, there are few options for getting around without booking flights to the small, domestic airports on some of the larger islands. Multi-island tours are available to book; or, if you’re more of an independent traveler, you can take a ferry between islands.
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Top 5 airlines flying to Ecuador

 
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7.8
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 2638 reviews
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The seats had plenty of leg room and the staff were very nice.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, May 2024LAX - PTY
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The seats had plenty of leg room and the staff were very nice.

Copa performed as expected for the amount of money I was willing to spend for the flight; it wasn’t exceptional but it was not bad in any way either. The crew was good; friendly and straightforward. The food was airplane food, so no expectations there and the entertainment was lacking but that was my fault for owning an IPhone with a charging port that’s not compatible with the rest of the world. I’d fly Copa again.

Left my bags in origin city on a business class ticket , spent about 2-3 days in the same clothes plus the flight .

the planes are not modern there are no phone chargers

As usual, the flight with normal legroom was not very comfortable, but the second flight was much better because we had paid for extra legroom. It was very nice to check our bags without an extra fee.

LOCKED MY BAG WITHOUT CONSENT. Had to have my zippers cut upon arrival in Costa Rica.

Pros: "The seats in economy were confortable. The best thing was Copa gave us seats in the second line and my family traveled together."
Cons: "Coffe service could better the experience"
Pros: "The crew was very interested on help and attentive with the passengers. But the seat wasn't comfortable. The design of the cushion is not the best to be seating"
Pros: "You were on time, that is the most important thing in a fly"
Cons: "You could improve your entertainment, you are not a cheap company"
Pros: "That there was seltzer"
Cons: "The management of preparing the flight and plane so that it was ready for the trip!!"

Flight was delayed by almost 5 hours. Suitcase was not loaded despite the flight being near empty (my colleagues’ suitcases did reach JFK, unlike mine). Had to argue on phone to get JetBlue to deliver the case to my hotel. Never again

The flight was excellent. The crew was welcoming and attentive.

Great! I love Jet Blue. My favorite airline! Very efficient, clean and timely.

Run out of snack choices. Why are the seats not padded for your butt? Are we sitting on blocks of wood or metal for $250-300 a pop? This ain’t spirit. Let’s get it together people

We were told that our flight would be delayed for 90+ minutes because of weather, so we went to get something to eat only to have them randomly start boarding 15 minutes after the announcement, with no warning.

Entertainment... No earphones passed out. Many including me couldn't use the TV. Legroom was good. Crew was indifferent and a bit surly. Free wifi was a nice convenience. Check in desk location was unknown. Gate number on the boarding passes was wrong.

Going through JFK’s security is a mess. The TSA security said no shoes on the bins. So, we place our shoes in the belt and they came out all over the belt. Boarding was delayed and Flight as well.

Safe and on time were the positives. The plane wasn't cleaned before boarding, there was garbage and food on the floor and in the seat pocket. The TV screen was small and the picture fuzzy, audio quality was poor. Seatbelt was fraying and seat did not recline properly. No charging ports near the seats,

Confusing. Delay updates were out of whack At one point it said my flight was 25 hours. Three gate changes and two delays only to change back to original departure time. Gate announcer and on board flight attendant (Alejandro) making the announcements was impossible to understand due to accent and speed of speech. After beverage service the rear flight attendants sat back there on their phones. No refills no checking in, one sweep through for trash collection. Very impersonal. Bring back Coke products

Delayed departure. Delayed after landing pulling into gate. Delay due to sky bridge malfunction

TAM is a real disappointment. We had to jump on a crowded bus for a 6am flight - although there were at least 15 available fingers that could have been used by our plane. Then, we were placed on row 30 - the last row of the plane, despite having purchased the tickets a long time ago and being TAM gold plus members. Note: worse seats on the plane. Great way of rewarding your frequent flyers TAM ! I now remember why I stoped flying internationally with TAM and moved to American, United, Swiss, Lufthansa and BA. TAM has no respect for its customers.

I do not speak Spanish or read in Spanish When asking for help, people were hard to find they spoke quickly and pointed a lot directions for where to go and what to do we’re unclear. Which made my traveling uneasy.

Everything was as you would expect in coach - fine. Flight was close to on time.

No air in the middle rows. Had a hard time breathing. Was dying of heat.

Horrific checkin procedure with neither Delta nor Latam figuring out how to check me in. 4 hrs on customer support with both and both airlines pointing to each other who should do checking. I was not checked in until morning of flight, which for international flight is concerning.

Flight from Lima to São Paulo didn’t have USB plug to charge the cellphone.

It was a good experience, the flight was a little too long & the food was ok

Hostile flight attendants. Second flight with Jose so much better. Arrived 1/2 hour early. Thanks.

the flight from Boston to Curitiba was on time actually 30 minutes earlier. latam was not able to unload the luggage for custom checkup in Sao Paulo ii took two and half hours . i missed the flight to Curitiba spend the night in hotel and then flying in the morning to Curitiba

Tough flight with turbulence… I was told by a fellow passenger that it is common. Nonetheless, very stressful. Cordial staff.

No water for a 5 hour flight entertainment not working seats with little room for knees when person in front of me reclined kept bumping my knees.

I don't think anyone actually reads these comments, so I won't spend much time on this submission. If you want to talk, you know how to reach me. The D/FW manager of Avianca (self-identified), Juan Calderon, insisted I buy an onward ticket from San Salvador even though I have diplomatic status in El Salvador and live here. It cost me $1,393 and Mr Calderon would not let me make the ticked flexible so I could get a refund. He went out of his way to be rude to me. He gave me seat 32K -- windowless window seat in the last row and did not offer to let me upgrade even though there were plenty of seats. I have flown well over a million miles in my life and this is the worst experience I have ever had. I would like a refund on the ticket I was forced to buy. Just awful!

Avianca flights to Galapagos and back and well organized and on time.

This is the Spirit of Latino travel. And don’t even get me started on customer service.

Awful. I checked in online and there was no option to pay for baggage, at the airport when I checked in my baggage was received and Iwas not charged. When I got to LA during the boarding process I was told I didn't pay for baggage, the crew resolved I was let in the plane. When I got to my final destination my baggage was not there. It took me two days to receive my baggage. Bad service ever!

There was no food or drink service, couldn’t even get a glass of water for free. It was a long and expensive flight to not offer food or beverage on the plane.

It is better at the jfk than my home country. It was very easy and everything was on time.

There is no food. There is no in-inflight entertainment. The seats are cardboard. The airline is a living hellscape.

My experience was amazing! They helped my elderly mother board on early through a wheelchair and were accommodating to have us sit together since our seats were in different locations. When landing at the airport in GUA they were very helpful with full of hospitality.

I flew with my service dog unfortunately they didn’t allow it to flight on the canine, but ok, the only problem was that when I arrived to Quito it took 1 hour to deliver my dog, they were supposed to deliver it the moment we get off the airplane.

There were delays on both ends. It made it less than excellent. This plane was great though

AA1537 the AC was not working properly. It was very hot and uncomfortable.

So uncomfortable to sit in the tiny space on a long, international. Food was rough. Please, less white flour and processed food.

Worst experience flying American Airlines. I fly with them often, so I was super disappointed in the service I received at gate 30 in LGA on May 24, mid-day. The flight was delayed twice. I was patiently waiting in the American Airlines lounge when I received the notice on my app that the plane was boarding 45 minutes before its newly re-scheduled take off of 4 pm (from the orginal 1:45 pm then 3:00 pm). It took me 5 min to travel from the lounge to the gate and when I arrived there at 3:20 flight gate attendant told me the flight had closed and that they announced for passengers multiple times. I showed them the notification on my app and they were really rude and unempathetic. The person who rescheduled my flight at customer service wasn't any happier but was at least helpful in getting me on the next flight.

Flight was 1/2 hour delayed leaving Phoenix. Otherwise it was an average flight. Flight crew on this trip was very nice.

Our flight was delayed 2.5 hrs due to plane being too hot! After 1.5 hrs, airline decided to use another plane but had to wait for gate, baggage transfer & beverage transfer. Anyone could tell after first half hour that another plane was required and although did not affect us many would miss connecting flights at Heathrow. I have found the stewards are not the friendliest in the industry and the food is questionable, even as I like airplane food normally, the best of the 2 flights was the yogurt & granola for breakfast.

Everything was great except for the wifi was junk. Crew was super friendly and helpful

Was lucky to have a employee at the AA checkin counter that had compassion and understood they ordeal that we went through with our original flight being diverted, needing to stay in the aircraft and then flying to the original destination; adding hours to the trip and forcing us to miss our connection and our rebooked connection. She was able to get up on standby on the highest priority on the next flight to the closest airport we need to be at and it all worked out despite being many hours late.

Delayed so that missed connecting flight. Connecting flight was also delayed on the tarmac but they closed the gate before the rescheduled time.

Attendants were rude. Scowling. Seats were miserable and we paid extra.

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