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Flights from Los Angeles to Quito
There are no direct flights from Los Angeles to Quito. The easiest way is one stop via Mexico City or Houston, about 9h 33m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 9h 33m
Los Angeles to Quito at a glance
Fastest journey9h 33mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Mexico City or Houston
Best ways to fly from Los Angeles to Quito
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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LAX Mexico City (MEX) UIO
Leg 1: Aeroméxico, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Aeroméxico
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LAX Houston (IAH) UIO
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
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LAX Miami (MIA) UIO
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, China Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, LATAM Airlines Ecuador
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LAX Atlanta (ATL) UIO
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
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LAX San Jose (SJO) UIO
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Avianca Costa Rica
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
- 5,624 km3,493 miles
- Journey time
- 9h 33mestimate
- Time difference
- +3hQuito vs Los Angeles
- Currency in Quito
- USD
- Airports
- LAX, SNA, BUR → UIO
Flights from Los Angeles to Quito: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Los Angeles to Quito?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Mexico City, Houston and Miami. 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 Quito?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 33m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,624 km.
Where do you change planes between Los Angeles and Quito?
The best connecting points are Mexico City (MEX), Houston (IAH), Miami (MIA) and Panama City (PTY). Aeroméxico flies both legs via Mexico City, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Los Angeles and Quito?
Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR). Quito: Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO).
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Quito?
Quito is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
