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Flights from San Francisco to Quito
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Quito. 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
San Francisco to Quito at a glance
Fastest journey10h 12mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Mexico City or Atlanta
Best ways to fly from San Francisco to Quito
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
2Search
SFO Atlanta (ATL) UIO
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
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SFO Miami (MIA) UIO
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, LATAM Airlines Ecuador
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
- +3hQuito vs San Francisco
- Currency in Quito
- USD
- Airports
- SFO → UIO
Flights from San Francisco to Quito: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Quito?
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 San Francisco to Quito?
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 San Francisco and Quito?
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 San Francisco and Quito?
San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Quito: Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Quito?
Quito is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
