Cheap Flights to El Alto International Airport
Traveling to Bolivia’s dramatic Andean capital? Discover flights to El Alto International Airport (LPB) — the world’s highest international airport, serving La Paz at over 4,000 meters above sea level.
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El Alto International Airport is located in the city of El Alto, about 13 kilometers west of La Paz, Bolivia. At an elevation of 4,061.5 metres (13,325 feet), it is the highest international airport in the world and the highest commercial airport outside of China. Opened in 1965 and operated by NAABOL, the airport handled 2.6 million passengers in 2023 and serves as the main commercial gateway for La Paz and the surrounding altiplano region.
Airport code
LPB (ICAO: SLLP)
Location
El Alto, Bolivia (serving La Paz)
Airlines serving
BoA (Boliviana de Aviación), LATAM, Avianca, EcoJet
Popular Routes to and from La Paz
Domestic Bolivian routes dominate La Paz’s schedule, with Bogotá as the main international connection.
Route Type
Popular Connections
Domestic
Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Cochabamba, Cobija, Rurrenabaque, Sucre
Onward Connections
Bogotá (Avianca), Cusco (BoA), Iquique
Best Time to Book Cheap Flights
Booking a few weeks ahead generally works well for routes into La Paz. The dry season from May through October is the best time to visit the Bolivian Andes, so booking further ahead is recommended for travel during that period.
About La Paz
La Paz is Bolivia’s seat of government and, at 3,650 metres above sea level in the city center, one of the highest capital cities in the world. The city’s dramatic setting in a canyon surrounded by the Andean altiplano, combined with its vibrant Witches’ Market and proximity to Lake Titicaca, make it one of South America’s most remarkable destinations.
Things to Know When Flying Into La Paz
At 4,061 metres above sea level, altitude acclimatization is important — travelers should allow time to adjust, as altitude sickness is common for those arriving by air from lower elevations.
Santa Cruz de la Sierra and Cochabamba together account for 74% of all monthly arrivals at La Paz.
Bogotá is the longest flight from La Paz at about 3 hours and 45 minutes and is operated by Avianca.
BoA is the airport’s dominant carrier, accounting for around 46% of all weekly departures.
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FAQs — Flights to International Airport
Boliviana de Aviación (BoA), LATAM, Avianca, and EcoJet serve El Alto International Airport, connecting La Paz to 9 destinations in 4 countries.
El Alto International Airport is the highest international airport in the world, at an elevation of 4,061.5 metres (13,325 feet), and the highest commercial airport outside of China.
Santa Cruz de la Sierra and Cochabamba together account for 74% of all monthly arrivals, making them by far the airport's busiest domestic routes.
El Alto International Airport is located about 13 kilometers west of La Paz, in the city of El Alto.
La Paz is Bolivia's seat of government and the highest capital city in the world, known for its dramatic setting in a canyon surrounded by the Andean altiplano, the Witches' Market, and nearby Lake Titicaca.
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