Ecuador Flight Tips

   Top Airlines That Fly To Ecuador

Book cheap flights & plane tickets to Ecuador with Jetsetz. Jetsetz is an airline consolidator that specializes in cheap flights to Ecuador.  As a wholesaler, Jetsetz compares top airlines & travel websites to find the cheapest flights to Ecuador.  Some of the top airlines that fly to Ecuador are Latam Ecuador, COPA, Avianca, Aeromexico, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines to name a few.  Most of these airlines offer cheap non-stop flights to Ecuador as well as direct flights to Ecuador through various airports located in the United States, Mexico and Central America.  Jetsetz also works with international airlines that offer cheap one-way flights to Ecuador.

   Largest Airports In Ecuador

The best way to find cheap flights to Ecuador is to book your flights to one of the 2 largest airports in Ecuador.  The largest airport in Ecuador is the Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO).  The Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport is the largest airport in Ecuador and is the primary gateway into country.  The Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport is located in the northern part of the country and is the best airport to search for cheap flights to Ecuador.  If you are searching for flights to the Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport, please enter the airport code UIO into the arrival city search box. This will narrow your flight search to the Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport.  For more information on the Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport, please visit the Ecuador Airport Transportation section below.

If you are planning on traveling to the southern part of Ecuador, you will want to fly into the Guayaquil International Airport (GYE).  The Gauyaquil International Airport is the 2nd largest airport in the Ecuador and is one of the best airports to search for cheap flights to Ecuador.  If you are searching for flights to the Guayaquil Airport, please enter the airport code GYE into the arrival city search box. This will narrow your flight search to the Guayaquil International Airport. For more information on the Guayaquil international Airport, please visit the Airport Transportation section below.

   Best Time To Fly To Ecuador

As Ecuador is located south of the equator, the best time to fly to Ecuador is between the months of April – May.  This is the prime time to travel to Ecuador as the weather is cooler, and the prices for flights are cheaper than the peak spring & summer travel season.  July - September is winter in Ecuador (the low season) with the best prices on flights to Ecuador.  August is the cheapest month to fly to Ecuador.  Summer and spring is the peak travel season, with the most expensive prices on flights to Ecuador.  If you are planning to fly during these busy times, be sure to book your flight at least 60 days prior to your departure date to get the cheapest fare.

   Cheap Flights From Ecuador

Ecuador's central location between South America and Central America make it a great hub for those looking for cheap flights from Ecuador and Central America.  There are numerous international airlines that offer cheap flights from the Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and the Guayaquil International Airport (GYE).  Most flights departing Ecuador are handled by Avianca, Tame and LATAM airlines.  To catch your flight from the Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport or the Guayaquil International Airport, you will need to move from the International terminal to the Domestic terminal. Depending on where you are in the terminal, you also may need to check your bag through customs and security, so be sure to give yourself at least 2 hours to connect to your domestic flight within the airport.

   Ecuador Airport Transportation

If you choose to fly into the Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport, you will need to work out your ground transportation.  The Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport is located 40 km north-east of Quito’s historic center.  The best way to travel from the Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport to the Quito city center is to take a taxi, or hire a rental car.  Taxis take about 45 minutes (depending on traffic) to travel the round about route from the Quito International Airport to the Quito city center.  If you are planning on traveling to other cities within Ecuador, you will probably want to hire rent a car.  You can either rent a car at the Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport or take public transportation into the city center and rent a car at one of the rental car offices located throughout Quito. 

The Guayaquil International Airport is located about 8 km north-east of Guayaquil's city center.  The best way to travel from the Guayaquil International Airport to the Guayaquil city center is to take a taxi.  Taxis take about 15 minutes (depending on traffic) to travel from the Airport to Guayaquil.  The public transportation system in general, is great in Guayaquil.  You can get anywhere by taxi or bus once you arrive in the city center.  If you are planning on traveling to other cities within Ecuador, you will probably want to hire a rental car.  You can either rent a car at the Guayaquil International Airport or take public transportation into the city center and rent a car at one of the rental car offices located throughout Guayaquil. 

   Ecuador Tourist Information 

Quito is a mix of colonial history and modern enterprise.  The historic center was constructed by Spanish settlers in the 1500s and most of the colonial architecture remains to this day.  The area is so impressive and so well preserved that it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site.  Other parts of the city feature exciting nightlife, museums, art, dance, live music and many other exciting activities.  Isabel La Catolic and Avenida 12 de Octubre are two streets lined with fun cafes, gastropubs, jazz clubs, coffee house and some of the city’s best Ecuadorian restaurants.  Travelers come to Plaza Foch to have fun and party.  The area caters to travelers looking to shop, want lively clubs, cool hookah lounges and fun pubs.  On a clear day, take a ride on the Quito Teleferico tram to the dormant Pichincha Volcano. 

Travelers will discover many interesting sites to explore in Guayaquil.  Start your day at the new Malecon 2000 (Simon Bolivar promenade) a lively pedestrian walkway along the Guayas River, grab a bite, coffee or a glass of wine in one of trendy cafes, bars, and restaurants.  Just below Santa Ana is Guayaquill’s oldest and most picturesque, bohemian neighborhood, La Pena’s.  Visitors are greeted with brightly painted colonial houses turned into art galleries, cafes and trendy restaurants.  From there be sure to Climb the 444 stairs to the Cerro Santa Ana Lighthouse for a panoramic view of the city.  When you are downtown, spend time in the green belt area, Parque Bolivar, home to the Parque de las Iguana, where visitors can get an up-close look at many varieties of the indigenous Iguana. Just outside the park lies the lovely City Cathedral.  Spend an afternoon amongst the mangroves in the Isla Santay National Recreation area, go cycling or hit the local waterway in a canoe or kayak. When the weather is nice, take a sunset dinner cruise on the Guayas River.