Travelling from Salvador Airport (SSA) to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport (VVI): what you need to know
Santa Cruz is one hour behind Salvador and follows the UTC-4 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SSA to VVI flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you'd like to explore a different city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Salvador Airport to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Madrid Airport is a well-known stop between SSA and VVI.
How to find the cheapest flights from Salvador Airport (SSA) to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport (VVI)
At the moment, R 3,458 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Salvador Airport to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 7,746. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SSA to VVI if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Salvador Airport to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across every month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Salvador Airport (SSA)
Salvador Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from SSA arrive at their destination without delay.
Central Salvador to Salvador Airport is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near SSA. Whether you've booked an early flight from Salvador Airport to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport (VVI)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Salvador Airport to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near VVI instead:
Venture beyond Santa Cruz and head to places that aren't on the typical itinerary with your own wheels. You can book a Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport rental car from providers like Europcar or Keddy By Europcar.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport (VVI) to central Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central Santa Cruz. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
It'll take around 45 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport (VVI)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Salvador Airport to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Santa Cruz. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Santa Cruz is September, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Book your flights from Salvador Airport to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
July sees average temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SSA to VVI sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Bolivia
Santa Cruz is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Bolivia waiting to be discovered. Around 499 kilometres west of Santa Cruz, a visit to Cochabamba will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Ecoturistico Pairumani Park, Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús and Iglesia de la Recoleta.
Sucre is another well-known destination in Bolivia and is around 451 kilometres south-west of Santa Cruz. No journey is complete without seeing La Recoleta, Simon Bolivar Park and Dinosaur Tracks (Cal Orck'o).