Flying from Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport (VVI) to Tarija Airport (TJA): what you need to know
Around 1 hour is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport to Tarija Airport.
Flights from VVI to TJA start at 19:45 — the first with BoA. The last service of the day is at 19:45 with BoA. Overall, there are eight weekly Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport to Tarija Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your VVI to TJA flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Tarija (and then discovering more of Bolivia!) is a snap with Boliviana de Aviacion. This popular airline offers direct flights from Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport to Tarija Airport.
Boliviana de Aviacion is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for VVI to TJA flights is Boliviana de Aviacion.
Handy information about Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport (VVI)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport, data shows 53% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport from central Santa Cruz, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport to Tarija Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to VVI:
Arriving at Tarija Airport (TJA)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport to Tarija Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near TJA instead:
When to fly to Tarija Airport (TJA)
The quietest month for a flight from Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport to Tarija Airport is March, while May is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Tarija based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport to Tarija Airport for September if you want to visit Tarija during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Search for cheap tickets from VVI to TJA around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Bolivia
Cochabamba is just one of the many places in Bolivia waiting to be explored after you've experienced Tarija. Around 483 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Ecoturistico Pairumani Park, Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús and Iglesia de la Recoleta.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Bolivia, head for Sucre, about 290 kilometres north of Tarija. La Recoleta, Simon Bolivar Park and Dinosaur Tracks (Cal Orck'o) are the start of reasons to visit.
