Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport (UIO): what you need to know
The timezone in Quito is UTC-5, which is three hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Your LAX to UIO flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between LAX and UIO:
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
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How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport (UIO)
R 3,640 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 8,674. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from LAX to UIO, book early. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from LAX touch down on schedule 80% of the time.
To reach Los Angeles International Airport from central Los Angeles, it takes about 35 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 29 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to LAX:
Arriving at Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport (UIO)
Consider staying in a hotel close to UIO if you have a late Los Angeles International Airport to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Nazcar Rent a Car or Goldcar and chase adventure across Quito and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport around three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
When to fly to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport (UIO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Quito in March.
Book your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport for August if you want to visit Quito during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LAX to UIO in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) on average.
Explore more of Ecuador
Guayaquil is just one of the many cities in Ecuador waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Quito. Around 274 kilometres away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Amazon Rainforest, Crystal Palace and Malecon 2000.
Cuenca is another sought-after destination in Ecuador and is around 306 kilometres south of Quito. No journey is complete without dropping by Inca Ruins, New Cathedral (Catedral de la Immaculada) and Old Cathedral of Cuenca.