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Connecting route · Ecuador → United States

Flights from Quito to San Francisco

There are no direct flights from Quito to San Francisco. The easiest way is one stop via Mexico City or Atlanta, about 10h 12m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 10h 12m
UIOSFOMEX

Quito to San Francisco at a glance

Fastest journey10h 12mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Mexico City or Atlanta

Best ways to fly from Quito to San Francisco

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

1
UIO Mexico City (MEX) SFO
Leg 1: Aeroméxico · Leg 2: Aeroméxico, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 12m
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2
UIO Atlanta (ATL) SFO
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~11h 34m
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3
UIO Miami (MIA) SFO
Leg 1: American Airlines, LATAM Airlines Ecuador · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~11h 19m
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4
UIO Panama City (PTY) SFO
Leg 1: Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 28m
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UIO Houston (IAH) SFO
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 32m
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UIO San Jose (SJO) SFO
Leg 1: Avianca Costa Rica · Leg 2: United Airlines
Same alliance ~10h 14m
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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
6,166 km3,829 miles
Journey time
10h 12mestimate
Time difference
-3hSan Francisco vs Quito
Currency in San Francisco
USD
Airports
UIO → SFO

Flights from Quito to San Francisco: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Quito to San Francisco?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Mexico City, Atlanta 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 Quito to San Francisco?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 12m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,166 km.
Where do you change planes between Quito and San Francisco?
The best connecting points are Mexico City (MEX), Atlanta (ATL), Miami (MIA) and Panama City (PTY). Aeroméxico flies both legs via Mexico City, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Quito and San Francisco?
Quito: Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO). San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
What is the time difference between Quito and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 3 hours behind Quito.

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