Flying from Uyuni Airport (UYU) to La Paz Airport (LPB): what you need to know
Around 1 hour is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Uyuni Airport to La Paz Airport.
La Paz's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Uyuni.
Choose from 14 weekly Uyuni Airport to La Paz Airport flights. The 09:15 departure with BoA is the earliest you can take. BoA operates the last service of the day at 10:05.
Your UYU to LPB flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like April, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Boliviana de Aviacion offers direct flights from Uyuni Airport to La Paz Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in La Paz — and maybe even more of Bolivia if your schedule allows.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Boliviana de Aviacion.
Boliviana de Aviacion is the most punctual carrier that operates UYU to LPB flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Uyuni Airport (UYU) to La Paz Airport (LPB)
Currently, Rs24,395 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Uyuni Airport to La Paz Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs51,955. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Get cheap tickets from UYU to LPB by booking four months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Uyuni Airport to La Paz Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from UYU to LPB.
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Handy information about Uyuni Airport (UYU)
59% of flights leaving from Uyuni Airport make it to their destination on time.
To reach Uyuni Airport from central Uyuni, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near UYU? If you've booked an early flight from Uyuni Airport to La Paz Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at La Paz Airport (LPB)
Book a hotel close to LPB if you're taking a late Uyuni Airport to La Paz Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Line up a La Paz Airport rental car from leading companies like Europcar or Keddy By Europcar. With your own set of wheels, you can venture farther out of La Paz and explore places most visitors tend to miss.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from La Paz Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
When to fly to La Paz Airport (LPB)
July is the most popular month for flights from Uyuni Airport to La Paz Airport. To skip the crowds, go to La Paz in March.
Lock in your flight from Uyuni Airport to La Paz Airport for November if you want to visit La Paz during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 2ºC and 15ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from UYU to LPB in July. Average temperatures are between 0ºC and 15ºC then.
Explore more of Bolivia
Cochabamba is just one of the many places in Bolivia waiting to be explored once you've seen La Paz. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Ecoturistico Pairumani Park, Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús and Iglesia de la Recoleta.
Sucre is another well-known destination in Bolivia and is around 434 kilometres south-east of La Paz. No journey is complete without a visit to La Recoleta, Simon Bolivar Park and Dinosaur Tracks (Cal Orck'o).