There are no direct flights from the US to the Galapagos. You’ll fly into either Quito (UIO) or Guayaquil (GYE) in mainland Ecuador first, then connect to the islands. Flights land at either Baltra Airport (near Santa Cruz) or San Cristóbal Airport — we’ll confirm which based on your tour. Most US travelers fly through a hub like Miami, Atlanta, Houston, or New York, with total travel time ranging from roughly 10 to 16 hours depending on your origin city. We recommend arriving in Quito or Guayaquil the day before your tour starts so a delayed connection doesn’t cost you Day 1.