Travelling from Melbourne to El Alto International Airport (LPB): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with working out where you'll leave from in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to El Alto International Airport (LPB) taking off from here.
The timezone in La Paz is UTC-4, which is 15 hours behind Melbourne. El Alto International Airport is located in La Paz.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Melbourne to LPB.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're flying during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 40 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to El Alto International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
67.71% of flights that leave from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 2 hours 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to LPB flight is far easier when you stay close to Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel gives you a head start on the journey.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 80.09% of them touching down right on cue.
About El Alto International Airport (LPB)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to El Alto International Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near LPB and get cosy, quick:
Secure yourself an El Alto International Airport rental car from companies like Europcar or Keddy By Europcar. With your own set of wheels, you can venture beyond La Paz and explore places most visitors tend to miss.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Melbourne to El Alto International Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to El Alto International Airport (LPB)
$1,306 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to El Alto International Airport. Return flights start at $1,964. These fares may change depending on availability.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to LPB. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Melbourne to El Alto International Airport tickets across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to El Alto International Airport (LPB)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when planning your trip dates. February is the quietest month to visit La Paz. July is when most people book flights from Melbourne to El Alto International Airport (LPB), which may be perfect if you're after more action.
The warmest month in La Paz is November, with temperatures ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Lock in your Melbourne to LPB flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to El Alto International Airport in July when temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF).
Explore more of Bolivia
You've done La Paz, now it's time to explore other parts of Bolivia. Travel about 241 kilometres south-east to Cochabamba to tick off its leading attractions. From Ecoturistico Pairumani Park to Centro Histórico Y Áreas Patrimoniales Del Cercado De Cochabamba and Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Bolivia, head for Oruro, roughly 193 kilometres south-east of La Paz. Carnaval de oruro, Monumento a la Virgen del Socavon and Catedral de Oruro are among its highlights.
