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Flights from Los Angeles to Guayaquil

There are no direct flights from Los Angeles to Guayaquil. The easiest way is one stop via Miami or Panama City, about 11h 05m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 9h 46m
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Los Angeles to Guayaquil at a glance

Fastest journey9h 46mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Miami or Panama City

Best ways to fly from Los Angeles to Guayaquil

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
LAX Miami (MIA) GYE
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, China Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Avianca Ecuador
One airline, one ticket ~11h 05m
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LAX Panama City (PTY) GYE
Leg 1: Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 07m
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3
LAX Fort Lauderdale (FLL) GYE
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways · Leg 2: JetBlue Airways
One airline, one ticket ~11h 07m
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LAX Lima (LIM) GYE
Leg 1: LATAM Airlines, LATAM Airlines Peru, Korean Air · Leg 2: LATAM Airlines Ecuador, LATAM Airlines Peru
One airline, one ticket ~12h 20m
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LAX San Jose (SJO) GYE
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Avianca Costa Rica
Same alliance ~9h 46m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
5,683 km3,529 miles
Journey time
9h 46mestimate
Time difference
+3hGuayaquil vs Los Angeles
Currency in Guayaquil
USD
Airports
LAX, SNA, BUR → GYE

Flights from Los Angeles to Guayaquil: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Los Angeles to Guayaquil?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Miami, Panama City and Fort Lauderdale. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Guayaquil?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 46m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,683 km.
Where do you change planes between Los Angeles and Guayaquil?
The best connecting points are Miami (MIA), Panama City (PTY), Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Lima (LIM). American Airlines flies both legs via Miami, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Los Angeles and Guayaquil?
Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR). Guayaquil: José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE).
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Guayaquil?
Guayaquil is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

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