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✈️ Cheap flights to Ecuador
Compare fares to Ecuador from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Mariscal Sucre Intl (UIO). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🛬 Airports in Ecuador
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| UIO | Mariscal Sucre Intl | Quito | Main |
| ESM | Carlos Concha Torres Intl | Tachina | Main |
| GYE | José Joaquín de Olmedo Intl | Guayaquil | Main |
| SNC | General Ulpiano Paez Intl | Salinas/La Libertad | Main |
| LTX | Cotopaxi Intl | Latacunga | Regional |
| TUA | Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla Intl | Tulcán | Regional |
| OCC | Francisco De Orellana | Coca | Regional |
| XMS | Coronel E Carvajal | Macas | Regional |
| MEC | Eloy Alfaro Intl | Manta | Regional |
| CUE | Mariscal Lamar | Cuenca | Regional |
…and 2 more airports.
International flights arrive at Quito's Mariscal Sucre Airport (UIO) and Guayaquil's José Joaquín de Olmedo Airport (GYE), which also handle flights to the Galápagos. Land borders connect with Colombia and Peru.
📅 Best time to fly to Ecuador
Best: June–September – the driest months in the Andes, ideal for hiking and city sightseeing.
Cheaper shoulder season: December–May – warmer, calmer seas and lush landscapes in the Galápagos, with afternoon showers on the mainland.
Avoid: No bad time – but the coast is hot and rainy from January to April, and Andean trails get muddy in the wetter months.
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⏱️ Flight times to Ecuador
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Quito | 9,184 km | 11 h 45 min | |
| New York → Quito | 4,556 km | 6 h 10 min | |
| Los Angeles → Quito | 5,634 km | 7 h 25 min | |
| Chicago → Quito | 4,779 km | 6 h 25 min | |
| Miami → Quito | 2,889 km | 4 h 10 min | |
| San Francisco → Quito | 6,158 km | 8 h 05 min | |
| Toronto → Quito | 4,873 km | 6 h 30 min | |
| Paris → Quito | 9,356 km | 11 h 55 min | |
| Frankfurt → Quito | 9,797 km | 12 h 30 min | |
| Dubai → Quito | 14,316 km | 17 h 55 min* | |
| Delhi → Quito | 15,915 km | 19 h 50 min* | |
| Mumbai → Quito | 16,234 km | 20 h 15 min* | |
| Singapore → Quito | 19,721 km | 24 h 25 min* | |
| Sydney → Quito | 13,620 km | 17 h 05 min* |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Ecuador
- Quito – A high-altitude capital with a UNESCO-listed old town, volcano views and a lively food scene.
- Galápagos Islands – A volcanic archipelago with unique, fearless wildlife that inspired Darwin's theory of evolution.
- Cuenca – A graceful UNESCO-listed city, a base for Cajas National Park and the Inca site of Ingapirca.
- Baños – Ecuador's adventure capital, with waterfalls, hot springs, rafting and canyoning in a lush valley.
- Cotopaxi National Park – Wild páramo landscapes and glaciated peaks, easily reached from Quito.
- Quilotoa – A stunning volcanic lake and multi-day village-to-village hiking loop.
💡 Flight hacks
Planning hackTravel in shoulder season
The weeks just before or after peak season bring lower prices, fewer crowds and usually good weather.
Flights hackBe flexible by a few days
Use a fare calendar view and move your trip by one or two days – mid-week departures are usually the cheapest.
Flights to Ecuador: questions
What is the main airport in Ecuador?
The main international airport is Mariscal Sucre Intl (UIO) in Quito. Other airports with scheduled flights include Tachina (ESM), Guayaquil (GYE), Salinas (SNC).
How long is the flight from London to Ecuador?
A nonstop flight from London to Quito covers about 9,184 km and takes around 11 h 45 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Ecuador?
June–September – the driest months in the Andes, ideal for hiking and city sightseeing.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Ecuador?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: December–May – warmer, calmer seas and lush landscapes in the Galápagos, with afternoon showers on the mainland.
Do I need a visa to fly to Ecuador?
It depends on your passport. See our Ecuador visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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