Business class flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Quito (UIO) start from $1,700 round-trip — up to 40% below published airline prices. The ~8 hours journey covers 3,501 miles, with 3 airlines offering lie-flat seats on this route. Best time to book: 3–6 months in advance for best fares.
LAX → UIO
Los Angeles to Quito Business Class
From$1,700
Route Overview
Starting From
$1,700 round-trip
Flight Duration
~8 hours
Distance
3,501 miles
Airlines
3 carriers
Best Value
Jan, Feb, Mar
Savings
Up to 60% off retail
Route Intelligence
Business Class from Los Angeles to Quito
Quito earns a spot on most South America itineraries because it does double duty: the city itself is one of the best-preserved colonial centers on the continent, with a UNESCO-listed old town, a ring of volcanoes visible from rooftop cafes, and easy day trips to the equatorial monument and the cloud forests around Mindo. For most American travelers, though, Quito is really the gateway — it's the standard jumping-off point for the Galapagos, and a lot of business class passengers are booking LAX to Quito business class as the first leg of a longer trip that continues on to the islands or into the Andes toward Cotopaxi and Baños.
Airlines & Cabin Experience
Getting there from Los Angeles usually means one connection, since true nonstop service on this route comes and goes seasonally. American typically routes through Miami, Delta through Atlanta, and LATAM leans on its broader South American network, which can mean a stop in Lima or Bogotá depending on the season and schedule. None of these add serious time to what's already a manageable 8-hour flying day, and because Ecuador sits only two hours ahead of Los Angeles, jet lag is close to a non-issue — you land ready to explore rather than needing a recovery day.
Pricing & Best Time to Fly
The hard product differences matter more on this route than the schedule differences. Delta's One Suite is the standout if privacy is your priority — it's the only true door-equipped suite among the three, in a 1-2-1 layout, and the Tumi amenity kits and Delta One dining are consistently well-reviewed on this corridor. American's Flagship Business, also 1-2-1, gives you a lie-flat suite with Casper bedding and access to the Flagship Lounge at LAX before departure, which is one of the better domestic lounges for a pre-flight meal. LATAM flies a 2-2-2 lie-flat cabin that's a notch behind the other two in terms of seat privacy, but the airline's familiarity with Andean airports and connections makes it a practical choice if your itinerary continues deeper into Peru, Chile, or Colombia after Quito.
Why Book Through BestBusinessClass.com
On pricing, our consolidator fares for Los Angeles to Quito business class run $1,700 to $5,200 round-trip, and where you land in that range depends heavily on how far ahead you book and which months you're flying. January through March, June and July, and November and December tend to open up the best fares — these line up with Ecuador's dry season in the Andes and steadier weather for Galapagos connections, so airlines see more demand but also release more premium inventory to match it. Fares tighten noticeably around US holidays and the July-August peak, so booking three to five months out gives our Travel Managers the most room to work the wholesale fare buckets before the cheaper allotments disappear.
Travel Tips
A practical note for arrival: Quito's Mariscal Sucre airport sits at nearly 7,900 feet, and the descent into the surrounding mountains is genuinely one of the more scenic approaches in South America — worth requesting a window seat if you're not sleeping through it. Because most itineraries connect onward to the Galapagos the next morning, we generally recommend booking business class with enough buffer to clear a missed-connection risk, since domestic flights within Ecuador run on a tighter schedule than the international side.
Airline Comparison
LATAM Airlines
LATAM Business
Lie-flat, 2-2-2
South America specialist, Santiago hub
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American Airlines
Flagship Business
Lie-flat suite, 1-2-1
Flagship Lounge, Casper bedding
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Delta Air Lines
Delta One Suite
Suite with closing door, 1-2-1
Delta One Suite privacy, Tumi amenity kit
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We only sell true Business Class. 180° fully flat beds on all long-haul routes, ensuring you arrive rested.
Premium Lounges
Access the world's finest lounges. Enjoy pre-flight dining, showers, and quiet workspaces before you board.
Priority Service
Skip the queues. Your ticket includes fast-track security, priority boarding, and premium baggage handling.
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