Cheap flights from London to Santa Cruz

March is the cheapest month on this route, so if your dates are open, aim there. The price calendar carries fares for September through March and again for May and June, which gives you a wide window to compare. The end of December and the start of January are the busiest stretch of the year on both ends, so fares climb then; midweek departures out of London are usually quieter than weekend ones. For a journey this long, book well ahead instead of waiting for a late deal, and keep a day of slack on either side of your dates.

Nothing flies London to Santa Cruz non-stop, so every itinerary here is a connecting one, and the airline mix decides where you change and how long you wait. Easyjet sits at the low-cost end, mostly useful for the first leg out of London. The rest are network carriers: Air Europa, Iberia Express, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Swiss and Edelweiss Air connect through their European hubs, while British Airways, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines carry the long-haul legs. What comes with the fare differs sharply between them, so read the baggage and change rules for each ticket instead of comparing headline fares alone.

Viru Viru International is the airport that serves Santa Cruz, and it lies outside the city, so the last part of your journey is a road transfer rather than a walk from the terminal. Taxis and pre-booked transfers are the usual ways into town; if you land after dark, arrange the ride before you fly. Have your first night's address to hand for the arrival formalities, and leave some slack in your plans, because a long connection from Europe can slip. If you connect again inside South America, check where you clear immigration, since it is not always at the final airport.

Currency

BOB (Bs)

Power sockets

Type A, C · 115 V

Language

Guarani, Quechua, Aymara, Spanish

Emergency number

110, 119, 160

Driving side

right

Calling code

+591

Internet domain

.bo

Population of Santa Cruz

3.1 M (2024)

Time zone

UTC-04 (America/La_Paz)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check which London airport your fare leaves from, as Heathrow, Gatwick, London City, Luton and Stansted feed different connections.
• Every itinerary connects, so compare total journey time and the layover airport, not just the fare.
• See what baggage each ticket includes, especially on the low-cost leg.
• If your legs are booked on separate tickets, you may have to collect your bags and check in again at the connection.
• Check passport validity and entry rules for Bolivia well before you book.
• Book early for March, the cheapest month, and expect the end-of-year peak to cost more.