Travelling from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Los Angeles: what you need to know
The timezone in Los Angeles is UTC-7. The city is 2 hours behind Quito, where Mariscal Sucre International Airport is located.
To ensure you get on your flight from UIO to Los Angeles, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time like August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you hold a passport from Ecuador, you will need an embassy visa to enter United States. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Los Angeles for tourism purposes. Requirements may change if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines before you make travel plans and definitely before you fly.
UIO is about 40 kilometres from central Quito. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 2 hours and 11 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Los Angeles? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near UIO:
How to find the cheapest flights from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Los Angeles
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Los Angeles is R 5,029. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 8,776. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from UIO to Los Angeles. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Getting cheap tickets from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Los Angeles is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to show the lowest fares across every month and score a great deal.
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Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles takes around 32 minutes by car. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 54 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to LAX if you're catching a late flight from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Los Angeles. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Van Nuys Airport (VNY) is about 32 kilometres from the centre of Los Angeles. Following your flight from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Los Angeles, it'll take you around 34 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Public transport will get you there in about 1 hour and 41 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near VNY. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from UIO to Los Angeles:
Best time to go to Los Angeles
July is the most popular month to catch a flight from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Los Angeles while May is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Los Angeles, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
When booking your flight from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Los Angeles, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Los Angeles, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 32ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 6ºC and 26ºC. Look for cheap flights from UIO to Los Angeles around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Los Angeles
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Los Angeles right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Los Angeles:
Griffith Observatory and The Broad are just the start of the popular attractions to put on your Los Angeles travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
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