Flying from Buenos Aires to La Paz El Alto International Airport (LPB): What you need to know
The timezone in La Paz is UTC-4, which is one hour behind Buenos Aires. La Paz El Alto International Airport is located in La Paz.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Buenos Aires to LPB.
Flying during a peak time like September? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airfield (AEP)
AEP is about 8 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Buenos Aires to La Paz El Alto International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airfield:
64% of flights that depart Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airfield touch down at their destination on schedule.
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport (EZE)
Break up your flight from Buenos Aires to La Paz El Alto International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Some great stopovers between Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport and LPB include:
Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Santa Cruz Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)
Cochabamba Jorge Wilstermann Airport (CBB)
On public transport, you can travel from central Buenos Aires to EZE in about 1 hour 15 minutes. The terminal is roughly 32 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 30 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport the day before your Buenos Aires to LPB flight:
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport has an on-time performance of 78%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that leave from this airport make it to their destination on time.
About La Paz El Alto International Airport (LPB)
Have a late flight from Buenos Aires to La Paz El Alto International Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near LPB and turn in quicker:
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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.
It typically takes 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to La Paz El Alto International Airport (LPB)
$351 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Buenos Aires to La Paz El Alto International Airport. A return flight starts at $718. These fares can change depending on availability.
To find cheap flights from Buenos Aires to LPB, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Buenos Aires to La Paz El Alto International Airport (LPB)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Buenos Aires to La Paz El Alto International Airport (LPB). July is the busiest month to travel to La Paz. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in December.
Lock in a Buenos Aires to LPB plane ticket departing in November if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in La Paz to range from 2ºC to 15ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Buenos Aires to La Paz El Alto International Airport in July when temperatures are between 0ºC and 15ºC.
Explore more of Bolivia
You've visited La Paz, now it's time to explore more of Bolivia. Journey about 241 kilometres southeast to Cochabamba to tick off its leading sights. From Ecoturistico Pairumani Park to Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús and Iglesia de la Recoleta, your itinerary will be busy.
Oruro is another well-known destination in Bolivia and is around 193 kilometres southeast of La Paz. No trip is complete without experiencing Carnaval de oruro, Monumento a la Virgen del Socavon and Catedral de Oruro.