Cheap flights from Warsaw to La Paz

April comes out cheapest on this route, and the months on either side of it usually stay close. Fares climb through the European summer, when school holidays in Poland push demand up, and again around Christmas and New Year, when Bolivians abroad fly home. Departing midweek from Warsaw tends to cost less than a weekend flight, and Tuesday and Wednesday are usually the quietest days. Book several months ahead for high-season travel, and watch the price calendar for dips.

The carriers on this route are network airlines rather than low-cost operators: LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, British Airways, Turkish Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Helvetic Airways and EuroAtlantic Airways. LOT flies from Warsaw and is the likeliest to sell the whole trip on one ticket, while the others mostly connect through their own hubs in Europe or North America. On long-haul fares a checked bag and a meal are normally part of the ticket, but the rules follow the fare you pick, so read the allowance before you pay. One ticket protects you if a connection is missed; separate tickets do not.

Flights land at El Alto International, which sits on the plateau above La Paz rather than in the city itself, so the drive down into the valley is part of the arrival. Taxis and ride-hailing cars wait outside the terminal, and shared minibuses run the same route for less; agree the fare or use the app before you set off. Traffic into the centre can be heavy in the morning and late afternoon, so leave room in your plans. The altitude hits some travellers harder than they expect, so take the first day slowly and drink plenty of water. Keep an eye on your bags in the arrivals hall and confirm your return pickup the day before.

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 La Paz

756 k (2024)

Altitude

3,640 m · high altitude — take the first day slowly

Time zone

UTC-04 (America/La_Paz)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check whether your flight leaves from F. Chopin or Modlin, because Warsaw's two airports are not interchangeable.
• Confirm what your fare includes, since a hand-baggage-only ticket on any leg changes what you can bring.
• If your trip is booked as separate tickets, leave a generous buffer between connections, because a missed leg will not be rebooked for free.
• Check Bolivia's entry rules before you pay, including passport validity and whether you need a visa.
• Look at the price calendar around April before you lock in your dates.
• Plan a quiet first day, because El Alto sits high above sea level and the altitude affects some arrivals.