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Connecting route · Ecuador → United States

Flights from Quito to Los Angeles

There are no direct flights from Quito to Los Angeles. The easiest way is one stop via Mexico City or Miami, about 9h 33m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 9h 33m
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Quito to Los Angeles at a glance

Fastest journey9h 33mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Mexico City or Miami

Best ways to fly from Quito to Los Angeles

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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UIO Mexico City (MEX) LAX
Leg 1: Aeroméxico · Leg 2: Aeroméxico, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 33m
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UIO Miami (MIA) LAX
Leg 1: American Airlines, LATAM Airlines Ecuador · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, China Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 49m
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3
UIO Houston (IAH) LAX
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 01m
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UIO Panama City (PTY) LAX
Leg 1: Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 50m
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UIO Atlanta (ATL) LAX
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~11h 10m
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UIO San Jose (SJO) LAX
Leg 1: Avianca Costa Rica · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines
Same alliance ~9h 36m
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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
5,624 km3,493 miles
Journey time
9h 33mestimate
Time difference
-3hLos Angeles vs Quito
Currency in Los Angeles
USD
Airports
UIO → LAX, SNA, BUR

Flights from Quito to Los Angeles: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Quito to Los Angeles?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Mexico City, Miami and Houston. 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 Quito to Los Angeles?
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 Quito and Los Angeles?
The best connecting points are Mexico City (MEX), Miami (MIA), Houston (IAH) and Panama City (PTY). Aeroméxico flies both legs via Mexico City, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Quito and Los Angeles?
Quito: Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO). Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR).
What is the time difference between Quito and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Quito.

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