Flying from Seattle to El Alto International Airport (LPB): What you need to know
Get your vacation planning started by considering where you'll board your flight from Seattle to El Alto International Airport (LPB). Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) are the main airports in Seattle.
La Paz is three hours ahead of Seattle. El Alto International Airport is located in La Paz, which runs on the UTC-4 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Seattle to LPB. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're traveling during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Located around 23 kilometers from the center of Seattle, SEA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 55 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Seattle to El Alto International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 81.27% of flights that depart SEA arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Seattle to LKE in around 25 minutes. The terminal is roughly 3 kilometers away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 10 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Seattle to LPB flight? Check in to a hotel near Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport before your vacation officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
About El Alto International Airport (LPB)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Seattle to El Alto International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LPB instead:
Set yourself up with an El Alto International Airport rental car from companies like Europcar or Keddy By Europcar. With your own wheels, you can venture farther out of La Paz and experience places that fly under the radar.
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Seattle to El Alto International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to El Alto International Airport (LPB)
Currently, $502 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to El Alto International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,116. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Seattle to LPB, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to El Alto International Airport (LPB)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to go to La Paz. July is when most people book flights from Seattle to El Alto International Airport (LPB), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in La Paz is November, with temperatures ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Book your Seattle to LPB plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Seattle to El Alto International Airport in July when temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF).
Explore more of Bolivia
You've done La Paz, now it's time to explore other corners of Bolivia. Journey around 241 kilometers south-east to Cochabamba to tick off its must-visit sights. From Ecoturistico Pairumani Park to Centro Histórico Y Áreas Patrimoniales Del Cercado De Cochabamba and Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 193 kilometers south-east of La Paz, Oruro is another essential stop in Bolivia. Start your sightseeing at Carnaval de oruro, Monumento a la Virgen del Socavon and Catedral de Oruro.
