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There are 4 ways to get from California to Quito by plane or car

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, car

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane LAX - UIO
    2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    12h 50m
    $183–638

  2. Fly from San Diego International Airport, car

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane SAN - UIO
    2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    12h 35m
    $188–630

  3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport, car

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane SFO - UIO
    2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    14h 11m
    $206–688

  4. Fly from Tijuana International Airport, car

    1. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane TIJ - UIO
    2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    15h 42m
    $228–848

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration10h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$155Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from California to Quito.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 5,697.5 km
  • Duration: 12h 50m

What companies run services between California, USA and Quito, Ecuador?

There is no direct connection from California to Quito. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), walk to Quito Airport, then drive to Quito. Alternatively, you can take the line 923 bus to N Harbor Dr & Harbor Island Dr, walk to San Diego International Airport (SAN) airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), walk to Quito Airport, then drive to Quito.

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