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How to get fromLos Angeles to Galápagos Islandsby plane or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Los Angeles to Galápagos Islands by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY)plane plane LAX - SCY
    16h 6m
    $808–1,713

  2. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY)plane plane ONT - SCY
    30h 50m
    $484–1,826

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration17h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$421Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,927.6 km
  • Duration: 16h 6m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Galápagos Islands, Ecuador?

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., Copa Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY) 5 times a week.

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