Say hello to South America with a $470 round-trip fare from LAX to Ecuador

You can fly to Quito, Ecuador, for $470 round trip on Copa Airlines and see the Basilica of the National Vow surrounded by the Old Town.

By Catharine Hamm

June 22, 2018 5 AM PT

Fare: $470 round trip, including all taxes and fees, from LAX to Quito, Ecuador, on Copa Airlines.

Quito, the capital, sits at an elevation of more than 9,000 feet, which keeps day time highs generally below 70 degrees, despite being just south of the equator. Quito is known for its old town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, thanks to its well-preserved colonial structures.

Restrictions: The are is subject to availability, and the booking window is tight: You must buy by Wednesday. It is for travel any day from Aug. 20 through Dec. 10.

Info: Copa Airlines, (800) 359-2672

Source: Airfarewatchdog

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Catharine Hamm

Catharine Hamm is the former Travel editor for the Los Angeles Times and became a special contributor in June 2020. She was born in Syracuse, N.Y., to a peripatetic family whose stops included Washington, D.C.; Honolulu; and Manila. Her varied media career has taken her from McPherson, Kan., to Kansas City, Mo., San Bernardino, Salinas and L.A. Hamm has twice received individual Lowell Thomas Awards, and the Travel section has been recognized seven times during her tenure as editor. Her favorite place? Always where she’s going next.

Say hello to South America with a $470 round-trip fare from LAX to Ecuador

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