Travelling from Lima Airport (LIM) to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport (VVI): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Lima Airport to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 35 minutes.
Santa Cruz's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Santa Cruz one hour ahead of Lima.
You can take your pick of seven weekly Lima Airport to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LIM to VVI flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Flying during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
LATAM Airlines offers direct flights from Lima Airport to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Santa Cruz — and maybe even more of Bolivia if your schedule allows.
Most travellers choose to fly with LATAM Airlines on this route.
With a reliable 83.61% of services arriving as scheduled, LATAM Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating LIM to VVI flights.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lima Airport to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LIM and VVI:
Bogota Airport
Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lima Airport (LIM) to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport (VVI)
$245 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Lima Airport to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport flight. Return flights start at $563. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
To secure cheap tickets from LIM to VVI, reserve your trip three months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Lima Airport to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Lima Airport (LIM)
82% of flights departing from Lima Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. With its strong on-time stats, delays are unlikely when setting off from LIM.
Central Lima to Lima Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to LIM? If you're boarding an early flight from Lima Airport to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport (VVI)
If you're landing on a late Lima Airport to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near VVI:
Grab a Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport rental car and check out destinations off the typical tourist track. Europcar and Keddy By Europcar can hook you up with a set of wheels for your travels through Santa Cruz and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport (VVI)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Lima Airport to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Santa Cruz. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Lima Airport to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport for September if you want to go to Santa Cruz during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LIM to VVI sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Bolivia
Cochabamba is just one of the many places in Bolivia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Santa Cruz. Around 499 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include 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, head for Sucre, roughly 451 kilometres south-west of Santa Cruz. La Recoleta, Simon Bolivar Park and Dinosaur Tracks (Cal Orck'o) are among the biggest draws.