Travelling from Sao Paulo to La Paz El Alto International Airport (LPB): What you need to know
La Paz El Alto International Airport is located in La Paz. The city operates on the UTC-4 timezone and is one hour behind Sao Paulo.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Sao Paulo to LPB.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Whether you want to visit another city as part of your journey or just have a break, we make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To check out your options leaving from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Sao Paulo to LPB.
Located around 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo, GRU can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
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Of all flights leaving Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, 71% land on time at their destination.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
You can reach CGH from central Sao Paulo in approximately 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes to travel the 10 kilometres or so.
Got an early start? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport the day before your Sao Paulo to LPB flight:
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport has an on-time performance of 75%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that depart from this airport reach their destination on time.
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
VCP is roughly 97 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your Sao Paulo to La Paz El Alto International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Viracopos-Campinas International Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're setting off early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights arrive at their destinations as expected. At VCP, that figure is 74%.
About La Paz El Alto International Airport (LPB)
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Getting from La Paz El Alto International Airport (LPB) to central La Paz
La Paz El Alto International Airport is around 14 kilometres from the centre of La Paz. It takes around 30 minutes or so to drive to the city.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to La Paz El Alto International Airport (LPB)
Right now, $202 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to La Paz El Alto International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $488. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Sao Paulo to LPB, book in advance. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
Cheap Sao Paulo to La Paz El Alto International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to La Paz El Alto International Airport (LPB)
Think about your travel style when deciding when to fly. December is the quietest month to go to La Paz. July is when most people book flights from Sao Paulo to La Paz El Alto International Airport (LPB), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in La Paz is November, with temperatures ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Lock in your Sao Paulo to LPB plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
July has temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to La Paz El Alto International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Bolivia
La Paz has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Bolivia you should also see. About 241 kilometres southeast of La Paz, a visit to Cochabamba will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Ecoturistico Pairumani Park, Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús and Iglesia de la Recoleta.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Bolivia, head for Oruro, about 193 kilometres southeast of La Paz. Carnaval de oruro, Monumento a la Virgen del Socavon and Catedral de Oruro are the start of reasons to visit.