Flying from Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport (UIO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
Los Angeles's timezone is UTC-8, which makes Los Angeles three hours behind Quito.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to catch your UIO to LAX flight.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport (UIO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight is $593. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $1,019. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from UIO to LAX if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when searching for a flight from Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.
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Handy information about Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport (UIO)
89% of flights leaving Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport touch down at their destination on time. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when flying out of UIO.
Central Quito to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near UIO? If you're boarding an early flight from Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Consider booking a hotel near LAX if you're taking a late Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own speed with a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and discover more of Los Angeles and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Los Angeles International Airport around one week before you travel.
When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
July is the most popular month for flights from Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Los Angeles in March.
Lock in your flight from Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Los Angeles during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 32ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 6ºC and 26ºC. Look for cheap tickets from UIO to LAX sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Los Angeles has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States you should also see. About 177 kilometres south-east of Los Angeles, a visit to San Diego will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
San Jose is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles. No trip is complete without visiting Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
