Are direct flights from Los Angeles to Guayaquil always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience by reducing travel time and avoiding layovers. However, they are not always the cheapest option. Flights with one or more stops can sometimes be more affordable, so it's worth comparing both types of itineraries.

Can flexible travel dates help on Los Angeles to Guayaquil flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to finding cheaper flights. Prices can vary significantly depending on the day of the week or specific time of year. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days may result in notable savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking Los Angeles to Guayaquil flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes or making changes to your reservation. Being aware of these can help you calculate the true cost of your trip.

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Los Angeles to Guayaquil: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Guayaquil

Most itineraries for flights from Los Angeles to Guayaquil connect at least once, with 0% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2. This means travelers should expect to make at least two stops on their journey.

When considering cheap flights from Los Angeles to Guayaquil, fares typically range from $612–$1933, with a median of $1086. Right now, current fares are near the typical level. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that deals are infrequent — a price alert helps.

A typical journey from Los Angeles to Guayaquil takes 20h 44m including connections. This long-haul route covers a distance of 5685 km, reflecting the significant travel time required for this international trip.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Guayaquil, February stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $250. October also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $1086.

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Guayaquil

Regular price: $479 - $1,047

Prices are currently within the regular range for flights from Los Angeles to Guayaquil.

The regular price range for flights from Los Angeles to Guayaquil is $479 to $1047. The current lowest deal is $585 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from November 17 to December 14.

now $585

Low $479

High $1,047

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Guayaquil

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Guayaquil is February, with a median price of $250. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $1086. Prices are generally lower from February to October.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $250

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,086

Feb

Oct

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Guayaquil

Copa Airlines

Frontier Airlines

Avianca

Maersk Air

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Guayaquil

Sun, Oct 25

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Guayaquil

Los Angeles (LAX) - Guayaquil (GYE)

Avianca

$701

$651

One-way

Sun, Oct 25

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Guayaquil

Los Angeles (LAX) - Guayaquil (GYE)

Copa Airlines

$700

$1,925

One-way

Sun, Oct 25

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Guayaquil

Los Angeles (LAX) - Guayaquil (GYE)

Copa Airlines

$700

$2,044

One-way

Sun, Oct 25

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Guayaquil

Los Angeles (LAX) - Guayaquil (GYE)

Copa Airlines

$703

$2,652

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Guayaquil

Los Angeles (LAX) - Guayaquil (GYE)

Copa Airlines

$570

$770

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Guayaquil

Los Angeles (LAX) - Guayaquil (GYE)

Copa Airlines

$556

$814

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Guayaquil

4 nights

Nov 7 - Nov 11

$630 → $566

10%

1 night

Nov 10 - Nov 11

$627 → $566

10%

5 nights

Nov 6 - Nov 11

$620 → $566

4 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 26

$703 → $651

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Guayaquil

Los Angeles - Guayaquil route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Los Angeles to Guayaquil are near the typical level of $1086.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $250.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 20h 44m

Connecting flights from Los Angeles to Guayaquil typically average 20 hours 44 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines has a recent deal for $585

Frontier Airlines offered a recent deal for $585 from November 17 to December 14.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals for this route are rare

Deals for flights from Los Angeles to Guayaquil are historically rare.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a good choice for flights from Los Angeles to Guayaquil.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$568

Guayaquil main airports to arrive at

José Joaquín de Olmedo International (GYE)

Cheapest

José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport is a key gateway for travelers flying to Guayaquil.

📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$568

Airports nearby Guayaquil used as alternative

Mariscal Sucre International (UIO)

Cheapest

Mariscal Sucre International is a primary international hub for Ecuador with extensive route networks.

📍 ~270 km from Guayaquil (reachable by car, approx. 7-8 hours drive)

💸 Flights from ~$543

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From LAX

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Oct 31

Guayaquil, Ecuador

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$4,572

$2,195

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Business Class

From LAX

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Oct 30

Guayaquil, Ecuador

94% AI deal score

$4,577

$2,206

Save $2,371

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From LAX

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Oct 31

Guayaquil, Ecuador

94% AI deal score

$4,577

$2,275

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Business Class

From LAX

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Oct 08

Guayaquil, Ecuador

94% AI deal score

$4,776

$2,285

Save $2,491

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Business Class

From LAX

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Guayaquil, Ecuador

94% AI deal score

$4,816

$2,317

Save $2,499

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Business Class

From LAX

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Nov 09

Guayaquil, Ecuador

93% AI deal score

$3,971

$2,125

Save $1,846

JetBlue Airways, +1

Business Class

From LAX

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Nov 07

Guayaquil, Ecuador

93% AI deal score

$3,979

$2,125

Save $1,854

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Business Class

From LAX

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Guayaquil, Ecuador

93% AI deal score

$3,931

$2,144

Save $1,787

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Business Class

From LAX

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Guayaquil, Ecuador

93% AI deal score

$4,452

$2,230

Save $2,222

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

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From LAX

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Guayaquil, Ecuador

93% AI deal score

$4,144

$2,250

Save $1,894

JetBlue Airways, +1

Business Class

From LAX

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Guayaquil, Ecuador

93% AI deal score

$4,140

$2,275

Save $1,865

JetBlue Airways, +1

Business Class

From LAX

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Dec 08

Guayaquil, Ecuador

93% AI deal score

$4,485

$2,288

Save $2,197

JetBlue Airways, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Guayaquil

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can often reveal better deals. Setting up price alerts may also help you catch drops in fares.

Booking in advance often provides more options and potentially lower prices, especially for international routes. However, last-minute deals can sometimes appear, so monitoring prices is usually a good strategy. There isn't a single 'best' time that applies to all flights.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes lead to more economical flight options. While it may add to your ground travel time, the potential savings on airfare can be significant. Always check the total cost and convenience when considering this.

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Los Angeles to Guayaquil: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Guayaquil

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Guayaquil

Regular price: $479 - $1,047

Prices are currently within the regular range for flights from Los Angeles to Guayaquil.

The regular price range for flights from Los Angeles to Guayaquil is $479 to $1047. The current lowest deal is $585 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from November 17 to December 14.

now $585

Low $479

High $1,047

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Guayaquil

February

Cheapest

Flights from $250

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,086

Feb

Oct

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Guayaquil

Copa Airlines

Frontier Airlines

Avianca

Maersk Air

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Guayaquil

Sun, Oct 25

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Guayaquil

Los Angeles (LAX) - Guayaquil (GYE)

Avianca

$701

$651

One-way

Sun, Oct 25

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Guayaquil

Los Angeles (LAX) - Guayaquil (GYE)

Copa Airlines

$700

$1,925

One-way

Sun, Oct 25

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Guayaquil

Los Angeles (LAX) - Guayaquil (GYE)

Copa Airlines

$700

$2,044

One-way

Sun, Oct 25

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Guayaquil

Los Angeles (LAX) - Guayaquil (GYE)

Copa Airlines

$703

$2,652

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Guayaquil

Los Angeles (LAX) - Guayaquil (GYE)

Copa Airlines

$570

$770

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Guayaquil

Los Angeles (LAX) - Guayaquil (GYE)

Copa Airlines

$556

$814

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Guayaquil

4 nights

Nov 7 - Nov 11

$630 → $566

10%

1 night

Nov 10 - Nov 11

$627 → $566

10%

5 nights

Nov 6 - Nov 11

$620 → $566

4 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 26

$703 → $651

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Guayaquil

Los Angeles - Guayaquil route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Los Angeles to Guayaquil are near the typical level of $1086.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $250.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 20h 44m

Connecting flights from Los Angeles to Guayaquil typically average 20 hours 44 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines has a recent deal for $585

Frontier Airlines offered a recent deal for $585 from November 17 to December 14.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals for this route are rare

Deals for flights from Los Angeles to Guayaquil are historically rare.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a good choice for flights from Los Angeles to Guayaquil.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$568

Guayaquil main airports to arrive at

José Joaquín de Olmedo International (GYE)

Cheapest

José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport is a key gateway for travelers flying to Guayaquil.

📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$568

Airports nearby Guayaquil used as alternative

Mariscal Sucre International (UIO)

Cheapest

Mariscal Sucre International is a primary international hub for Ecuador with extensive route networks.

Guayaquil, Ecuador

93% AI deal score

$4,485

$2,288

Save $2,197

JetBlue Airways, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Guayaquil

Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Guayaquil

Today’s best flight deals from Los Angeles to Guayaquil

Los Angeles to Guayaquil: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Guayaquil

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Guayaquil

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Guayaquil

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Guayaquil

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Guayaquil

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Guayaquil

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Guayaquil

Los Angeles - Guayaquil route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

February is historically cheapest

Connecting flights average 20h 44m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines has a recent deal for $585

Deals for this route are rare

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Guayaquil main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Guayaquil used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Guayaquil

Best Elite deals to Guayaquil

Oct 31

Oct 30

Oct 31

Oct 08

Oct 08

Nov 09

Nov 07

Nov 03

Oct 19

Nov 09

Nov 14

Dec 08

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Guayaquil

How can I find cheap flights from Los Angeles to Guayaquil?

When should I book flights from Los Angeles to Guayaquil?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Los Angeles to Guayaquil?

Are direct flights from Los Angeles to Guayaquil always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Los Angeles to Guayaquil flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Los Angeles to Guayaquil flights?

Related routes

More routes from Los Angeles

Flights to Guayaquil from other cities

Los Angeles to Guayaquil: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Guayaquil

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Guayaquil

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Guayaquil

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Guayaquil

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Guayaquil

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Guayaquil

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Guayaquil

Los Angeles - Guayaquil route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

February is historically cheapest

Connecting flights average 20h 44m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines has a recent deal for $585

Deals for this route are rare

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Guayaquil main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Guayaquil used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Guayaquil

Best Elite deals to Guayaquil

Oct 31

Oct 30

Oct 31

Oct 08

Oct 08

Nov 09

Nov 07

Nov 03

Oct 19

Nov 09

Nov 14

Dec 08

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Guayaquil

How can I find cheap flights from Los Angeles to Guayaquil?

When should I book flights from Los Angeles to Guayaquil?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Los Angeles to Guayaquil?