Travelling from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to El Alto International Airport (LPB): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to El Alto International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in La Paz is UTC-4, which is one hour behind Santiago.
Take your pick of eight weekly Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to El Alto International Airport flights. The 05:29 departure with LATAM Airlines is the earliest you can take. LATAM Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 06:33.
To ensure you get on your SCL to LPB flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Getting to La Paz (and then seeing more of Bolivia!) is easy with LATAM Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to El Alto International Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with LATAM Airlines on this route.
With a dependable 92.59% of services arriving on schedule, LATAM Airlines has the best on-time record for SCL to LPB flights.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to El Alto International Airport. Many travellers pass through El Dorado International Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to El Alto International Airport (LPB)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to El Alto International Airport flight is P9,754. A return ticket is currently P16,546. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book nine months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SCL to LPB.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to El Alto International Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SCL to LPB.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to El Alto International Airport.
Handy information about Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 82.58% of flights that depart SCL reach their destination without delay.
To get to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport from central Santiago, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to El Alto International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to SCL:
Arriving at El Alto International Airport (LPB)
Consider staying in a hotel close to LPB if you're on a late Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to El Alto International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up an El Alto International Airport rental car and discover places that aren't on the usual tourist route. Europcar and Keddy By Europcar can set you up with a set of wheels for your adventures through La Paz and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from El Alto International Airport about two weeks ahead.
Getting from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to central La Paz
El Alto International Airport to the centre of La Paz has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
When to fly to El Alto International Airport (LPB)
July is the busiest month for flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to El Alto International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit La Paz in February.
The warmest month in La Paz is November, with the temperature ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Lock in your flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to El Alto International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from SCL to LPB in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) on average.
Explore more of Bolivia
La Paz has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Bolivia waiting to be explored. About 241 kilometres south-east of La Paz, a trip to Cochabamba will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Cristo de la Concordia, Palacio Portales and Parque Mariscal Santa Cruz.
Sucre is another well-known destination in Bolivia and is around 434 kilometres south-east of La Paz. No journey is complete without visiting House of Liberty Museum - Casa de la Libertad, Plaza 25 de Mayo and La Recoleta.
