Flights to Ecuador
A number of airlines offer international flights to Ecuador. Delta, Continental Airlines and American Airlines all offer airfare from the United States to Ecuador. If flying to Ecuador from Europe, Iberia offers international flights to Ecuador with a stopover in Madrid. KLM also offers flights from Europe to Ecuador with a stopover in the Netherlands. Europeans can also fly American Airlines or Continental; however, KLM and Iberia are a better bet for finding cheap flights to Ecuador from Europe.

Most flights to Ecuador touch down at the Quito airport (airport code UIO). If you are traveling to Ecuador during the high seasons, from the beginning of July to the beginning of September and December to mid-January, you will find airfare to Ecuador to be much more expensive. Expect a bump in ticket price and limited availability. When planning a trip during the high season, be sure to reserve your ticket well in advance.

If you're looking for cheap flights to Ecuador, visit during the low season (October to November, and February to June), as ticket prices are much more reasonable. If you purchase your ticket in Ecuador, call the airline or travel agency where you purchased your ticket 72 hours before your flight to confirm, or you may be bumped from the flight.
 VIVA Update: As of November 2008, Ecuador raised its airport departure tax. Every time you leave Ecuador, you will be charged $40.80 in cash after checking your bags and before going through migration. This tax rises from time to time, so having a few extra dollars just in case is always a good idea.


Buses and Border Crossings into Ecuador
Ecuador is well-connected by roads to the rest of South America, so travelers can catch buses from many South American cities to Quito. Buses to Ecuador from Colombia and Peru, which border Ecuador, are relatively easy to arrange as well.

Getting to Ecuador from Colombia
There are a few options for Colombia-Ecuador Border Crossings. The best (and easiest) place to cross into or out of Colombia is at the border at Tulcán/Rumichaca. The Ecuadorian town of Rumichaca is where the border patrol will stamp your passport and Tulcán is the border town 6 kilometers away on the Colombian side. You can also take a long-distance bus from a major city in Colombia to Quito.


Getting to Ecuador from Peru
The are a few Ecuador-Peru border crossings. The fastest option is Aguas Verdes (Peru)/Huaquillas(Ecuador), a coastal city south of Machala by the Río Zarumilla. However, La Tina (Peru)/Macará (Ecuador), a little farther inland, is actually the safest. Both borders are open 24 hours.
Many buses run from cities in northern Peru to southern Ecuadorian cities like Cuenca and Guayaquil. If you are in Peru, you can also take local transportation to Huaquillas, Ecuador, and cross the Peruvian border there. The borders are also open to private vehicles for those who are crossing the border by rental (or personal) car.
Tip: Change money in a large Ecuadorian city before crossing any border. The money-changers at the border often pass false bills and will badly rip you off on the exchange rate.