Flying from La Paz Airport (LPB) to Cochabamba Airport (CBB): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from La Paz Airport to Cochabamba Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 45 minutes.
La Paz and Cochabamba share the UTC-4 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Flights from LPB to CBB start at 05:45 — the first with BoA. The last departure is at 23:35 with BoA. In total, you can choose from 48 weekly La Paz Airport to Cochabamba Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to catch your LPB to CBB flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Boliviana de Aviacion is your gateway to discovering Cochabamba (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Bolivia!). Check out the direct flights from La Paz Airport to Cochabamba Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Boliviana de Aviacion.
Among carriers operating LPB to CBB flights, Boliviana de Aviacion has the best track record for timely arrivals.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from La Paz Airport to Cochabamba Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LPB and CBB:
Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport
Tarija Airport
Cobija Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from La Paz Airport (LPB) to Cochabamba Airport (CBB)
RM140 is the lowest price for a one-way La Paz Airport to Cochabamba Airport flight. A return flight starts at RM391. These prices can change depending on availability.
Book 11 months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from LPB to CBB.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from La Paz Airport to Cochabamba Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from LPB to CBB by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from La Paz Airport to Cochabamba Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about La Paz Airport (LPB)
Of all flights leaving La Paz Airport, 60% land on time at their destination.
La Paz Airport is around 14 kilometres from central La Paz. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel near LPB? If you're boarding an early flight from La Paz Airport to Cochabamba Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Cochabamba Airport (CBB)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a La Paz Airport to Cochabamba Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CBB instead:
Explore beyond Cochabamba and discover off-the-radar places with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Cochabamba Airport rental car from providers like Europcar or Keddy By Europcar.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Cochabamba Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Cochabamba Airport (CBB) to central Cochabamba
Cochabamba Airport to the centre of Cochabamba has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Cochabamba Airport (CBB)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from La Paz Airport to Cochabamba Airport. December is the busiest month to visit Cochabamba. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from La Paz Airport to Cochabamba Airport for November if you want to explore Cochabamba during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LPB to CBB in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.
Explore more of Bolivia
Dive deeper into what Bolivia has to offer with a trip to La Paz, located about 241 kilometres north-west of Cochabamba. From Huayna Potosi to other leading attractions, you'll have plenty of things to add to your must-do list.
Thinking about other well-known places to visit in Bolivia? Set out 209 kilometres south-east of Cochabamba to Sucre. La Recoleta is a highlight in the area.
