First step is getting a flight to Ecuador. You'll find some of the best prices on Ecuador Flight from the USA using this booking services provided by eXito Travel:

If you prefer to continue your trip through Ecuador by plane, there are daily domestic flights that are reasonably priced. Getting to la costa (the coast), takes approximately 20 minutes, while flying to el oriente (the jungle or Amazon) is a short 30-minute ride from Quito.

Flying within Ecuador, with the exception of the Galapagos, is quite affordable. There is a two-tiered system depending on what city you are going to; foreigners going to the Galapagos or the Amazon can expect to pay more than double what nationals pay. You can fly almost anywhere within the country in about a half-hour. Expect incredible views, particularly if you are passing over Ecuador's breathtaking "Avenue of the Volcanoes" on the Quito-Cuenca flight.

Flight schedules change frequently, see these updated time tables for the latest schedules.

TAME has flights to almost all destinations in the country including: Guayaquil, Quito, the Galapagos, Bahía, Esmeraldas, Manta, Portoviejo, Machala, Cuenca, Loja, Tulcán, Coca, Lago Agrio, and Macas. The up and coming Icaro now flies to most major destinations and is in the process of expanding its service. While prices vary depending on the destination and the season, non-national tourists can expect to pay under USD 50 each way for mainland flights (with the exception of flights to and from jungle destinations in the Oriente which tend to be a little more expensive) and between USD 300 and USD 380 for a round-trip flight to the Galapagos from Guayaquil or Quito. For the most up-to-date fare and scheduling information, it is always best to check with TAME and or Icaro. Also, don't forget that students who have a valid ID card from their home university may receive a 10-25% discount. There is no departure tax on internal flights.

There is no assigned seating on domestic flights, nor is there any separate non-smoking section, but be sure to reconfirm your reservation at least 24 hours before your flight. Ecuadorian airlines are notorious for bumping people off their flights if their reservations are not confirmed.