How long is the flight from Ecuador to South Africa?

A quick flight from Ecuador to South Africa can take about 41h 50m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R38 652. Ecuador and South Africa are separated by a distance of 11645 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EC to ZA?

When flying from Ecuador to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Can I find deals for flights from Ecuador to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Ecuador to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Ecuador to South Africa.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ecuador to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 October 2026.

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16:50-14:05

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8:25-18:00

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Cape Town Intl

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20:50-17:35

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How long is the flight from Ecuador to South Africa?
A quick flight from Ecuador to South Africa can take about 41h 50m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R38 652. Ecuador and South Africa are separated by a distance of 11645 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Ecuador to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Ecuador to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Ecuador to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Ecuador to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Ecuador to South Africa?
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