Flying from Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport (VVI) to La Paz Airport (LPB): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport to La Paz Airport is 1 hour 5 minutes.
Santa Cruz and La Paz are in the UTC-4 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
Each week, there are 68 Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport to La Paz Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your VVI to LPB flight.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Getting to La Paz (and then discovering more of Bolivia!) is a snap with Boliviana de Aviacion. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport to La Paz Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with Boliviana de Aviacion on this route.
Among carriers operating VVI to LPB flights, Boliviana de Aviacion has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
How to find the cheapest flights from Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport (VVI) to La Paz Airport (LPB)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport to La Paz Airport flight is R 967. A round-trip ticket right now is R 1,934. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from VVI to LPB if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport to La Paz Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from VVI to LPB.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport to La Paz Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport (VVI)
Of all flights leaving Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport, 53% land on time at their destination.
Central Santa Cruz to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of about 45 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to VVI? If you're boarding an early flight from Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport to La Paz Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at La Paz Airport (LPB)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport to La Paz Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LPB instead:
Venture beyond La Paz and discover new places with your own wheels. You can book a La Paz Airport rental car from popular outlets like Europcar or Keddy By Europcar.
Booking your vehicle from La Paz Airport about two weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to La Paz Airport (LPB)
July is the busiest month for flights from Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport to La Paz Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to La Paz in March.
Before locking in your flight from Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport to La Paz Airport, think about the type of weather you like. November is the warmest month in La Paz, with the temperature ranging from 2ºC (36ºF) to 15ºC (59ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Look for cheap tickets from VVI to LPB around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Bolivia
La Paz has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Bolivia waiting to be discovered. About 241 kilometres south-east of La Paz, a trip to Cochabamba will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Ecoturistico Pairumani Park, Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús and Iglesia de la Recoleta.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Bolivia, consider Sucre, roughly 434 kilometres south-east of La Paz. La Recoleta, Simon Bolivar Park and Dinosaur Tracks (Cal Orck'o) are highlights.
