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Cheap Flights to Ecuador
| Popular in | December | High demand for flights, 13% potential price rise |
| Cheapest in | October | Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop |
| Average price | R17 336 | Average for round-trip flights in January 2021 |
| Round-trip from | R21 738 | From Johannesburg to Quito |
Cheapest prices for Ecuador flights by month
When is the best time to fly to Ecuador?
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JNB - UIO Price
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R13 803 - R33 221
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UIO Temperature
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19 - 20 °C
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UIO Rainfall
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11 - 83 mm
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When is the best time to book a flight to Ecuador?
Booking 59 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Ecuador. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
Which day is cheapest to fly to Ecuador?
At the moment, Thursday is the most economical day to take a flight to Ecuador. Saturday is likely to be the most costly.
What time of day is cheapest to fly to Ecuador?
Ecuador flights can be made cheaper if you choose a flight in the morning. Booking a flight in the evening will likely mean higher prices.
After the flight to Ecuador, most visitors head straight to Quito, one of the oldest cities in both North and South America. Bring an extra suitcase on your Ecuador flight – the highest active volcano in the world is in Quito and at the top is the one of the largest and most colourful open markets in South America. Guayaquil is the country’s most populous city. Some travellers who made the Ecuador flight to Guayaquil say it’s one of the more up-and-coming cities in South America. A walk along the river boardwalk, the Malecon 2000, treats travellers to new and stylish galleries, museums, and restaurants. For the adventurous traveller, hop an Ecuador flight to the jungle and take in one of the most diverse tropical rainforests in the world.
If your Ecuador flights only allow enough time to visit the Galapagos Islands, rest assured it’s an experience worth having. Formed five million years ago by volcanic eruptions the islands are home to some of the world’s most fascinating wildlife. Like most tourists, it’s likely that after a visit to the islands additional flights to Ecuador are in the near future.
Ecuador climate
Ecuador has many different little climates. At the coast you’ll deal with heat and humidity all year round. The rainy season lasts from December to May. When you’re in the mountains, you’ll get cooler the higher you get. In the Amazon, the weather is hot, humid and wet, but the Galapagos Islands are dry all year with an average temperature of 25 degrees.
When is the best time to fly to Ecuador?
Peak season:
Peak season for visiting mainland Ecuador is June through September and December through January. However, even in the rainy season, conditions are good and travel is still enjoyable. Quito especially is a year-round destination, though be prepared for temperatures to become chilly due to its altitude during the dry season, June through September.
The Galapagos Islands remain relatively dry even in the wet season, so are a good year-round destination. Official peak season is June through August and again December through January; though this is based more on holiday seasons of travellers arriving from the United States and Europe.
Off season:
December through April is the rainiest season in the jungle.
