Flying from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Uyuni Airport (UYU): what you need to know
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
When flying domestically within Bolivia, you won't need a visa or even a passport. However, you'll have to present some kind of identification, like a driver's license or ID card. Once you've found your cheap ticket from VVI to UYU, make sure your ID is up to date before you fly.
How to find the cheapest flights from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Uyuni Airport (UYU)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Viru Viru International Airport to Uyuni Airport is $140. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $255. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from VVI to UYU. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Finding cheap tickets from Viru Viru International Airport to Uyuni Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across the month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)
Viru Viru International Airport is approximately 18 kilometers from central Santa Cruz. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take 32 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near VVI. Whether you have an early flight from Viru Viru International Airport to Uyuni Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Uyuni Airport (UYU)
Book a hotel near UYU if you're on a late flight from Viru Viru International Airport to Uyuni Airport. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Uyuni Airport (UYU) to central Uyuni
From Uyuni Airport, Uyuni is approximately 3 kilometers away. It takes around 5 minutes to reach the center driving.
When to fly to Uyuni Airport (UYU)
May is the busiest month for flights from Viru Viru International Airport to Uyuni Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Uyuni in February.
Lock in your flight from Viru Viru International Airport to Uyuni Airport for November if you'd like to go to Uyuni during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 0ºC and 20ºC.
July has average temperatures of between -3ºC and 12ºC. Look for cheap tickets from VVI to UYU around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Uyuni
If you're looking for somewhere to lay your head, you can find the most popular stays in Uyuni right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from VVI to UYU:
Salar de uyuni and Train Cemetery are a couple of major attractions to put on your Uyuni to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Tunupa Volcano.
Complete your Uyuni trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Uyuni Airport — next on the list is finding a great stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Uyuni.