Travelling from Sao Paulo to El Alto International Airport (LPB): What you need to know
Start your holiday planning by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Sao Paulo to El Alto International Airport (LPB). Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Viracopos Airport (VCP) are Sao Paulo's main airports.
La Paz is one hour behind Sao Paulo. El Alto International Airport is located in La Paz, which is in the UTC-4 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Sao Paulo to LPB. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Stopovers are a great opportunity to explore a new city or just take a break during your travels. When looking for a cheap flight from Sao Paulo to LPB, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to check out all potential stops. El Dorado International Airport (BOG) is an option when leaving from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU).
GRU is around 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Sao Paulo to El Alto International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport:
75.54% of flights taking off from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
On public transport, you can travel from central Sao Paulo to CGH in around 35 minutes. The terminal is roughly 10 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 15 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Sao Paulo to LPB flight? Unwind in a hotel near Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport before your break officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport has an on-time performance rate of 73.8%. This figure highlights how often flights that leave from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
From the centre of Sao Paulo, VCP is around 97 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get there by car and 3 hours 25 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your Sao Paulo to El Alto International Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near Viracopos Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights get to their destinations within the expected time frame. At VCP, that figure is 75.02%.
About El Alto International Airport (LPB)
Have a late flight from Sao Paulo to El Alto International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Check in to one of these hotels near LPB and be in snooze mode sooner:
Grab an El Alto International Airport rental car and take your itinerary to places outside the usual attractions. Europcar and Keddy By Europcar can set you up with a set of wheels for your travels through La Paz and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride around two weeks before your Sao Paulo to El Alto International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to El Alto International Airport (LPB)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to El Alto International Airport is $258. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $564. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Sao Paulo to LPB. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Sao Paulo to El Alto International Airport tickets across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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Find the best deal on a flight from Sao Paulo to El Alto International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'
The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to El Alto International Airport (LPB)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to go to La Paz. July is when most people book flights from Sao Paulo to El Alto International Airport (LPB), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
When booking your Sao Paulo to LPB flight ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. November is the warmest month in La Paz, with temperatures ranging from 2ºC (36ºF) to 15ºC (59ºF).
July has temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to El Alto International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Bolivia
La Paz has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Bolivia just waiting to be discovered. Around 241 kilometres south-east of La Paz, a trip to Cochabamba will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Ecoturistico Pairumani Park, Centro Histórico Y Áreas Patrimoniales Del Cercado De Cochabamba and Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Bolivia, consider 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.
