Cheap Flights to La Paz from CA $405

Book a flight to La Paz and you'll be disembarking at Mariscal Sucre Intl. Airport (UIO).

A flight to La Paz means coming in to land at UIO. Disembark the plane, pick up your luggage and you'll be 88 kilometres from the downtown streets.

There are 13 air carriers connecting La Paz to 20 airports across the world.

LATAM Airlines and Avianca fly often into La Paz. Catching a LATAM Airlines flight from Guayaquil is one of the most preferred options to get there.

Flying to someplace new is much more fun when there aren't any stopovers to worry about. If you're making your way to La Paz, the awesome news is that there are approximately 402 direct flights operating each week.

Flights to La Paz from Guayaquil, Bogotá and Cuenca airports are always popular.

If you’re heading to La Paz from Guayaquil, you'll have a flight duration of 50 minutes. Those jetting off from Bogotá can expect to be on the plane for 1 hour and 40 minutes. From Cuenca it's roughly 50 minutes away.

Don't leave booking your flight to La Paz until the last minute. That's one move frequent travellers use to get the best deals. Booking ahead means more options and less expensive flights. Don't stop there, however. Do some research and see if there are multiple airports at your destination. Ticket prices often differ depending on which airport you pick. Remember to compare fares across air carriers as well. And finally, don't forget that it's first in, best dressed. Know what a typical airfare costs and have your credit card ready to reserve your seat as soon as you spot an unbeatable bargain. The sweetest deals never last long.

If you're not prepared, airports and flying can be testing. But there's no need to hit the panic button just yet. Follow these handy hints for a worry-free start to your getaway in La Paz. What to pack in your hand luggage:

• Air travel can be a cruisy experience if you carry the right stuff. Firstly, you'll need basic toiletry items, such as a toothbrush and lip balm, a clean set of clothes and a magazine or two. Next, make room in your carry-on bag for your phone and charger, any vital medications and perhaps a neck pillow too. Last, but definitely not least, remember to take your passport, travel docs and your bank cards.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• Check carefully that you don't have a sharp object lurking in your carry-on luggage. Other banned items include flammable or explosive goods, such as aerosol cans and bleach, and gels and liquids in containers larger than 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres).

What to wear on a flight:

• The aisles of an airplane aren't the place for a fashion parade. Dress in comfortable layers and pick shoes that are enclosed, flat and easy to remove.
• The result of sustained periods of inactivity, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clotting condition that can affect passengers during long-haul flights. Reduce the risks by drinking water, keeping your feet and legs moving and wearing compression socks or tights.

As seasoned travellers know, the secret is to be well organized before you get to security. That way, you'll be boarding that plane to La Paz in no time at all. Follow these helpful tips and get your trip off to a flying start:

• First things first. Your travel ID and boarding pass will need to be presented to airport security personnel. Keep them someplace accessible so you don't hold up the line.
• After that, both you and your carry-on bag will be X-rayed. To speed things up, take off anything that might trigger the alarms. Items like your jacket, belt and earphones need to go through the machine.
• All electronic devices, including your phone and tablet, must also be scanned.
• Any liquids or gels, such as perfume or hairspray, that you want to bring on board must be no larger than 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres). Also, they all must fit inside a quart-size (one litre), zip-lock bag.
• Choosing your footwear wisely can save you valuable minutes. Hiking or heavy-style boots are often required to be removed and separately scanned. Lightweight sneakers usually aren't.
• Pocket knives and other sharp items are prohibited in the cabin. They'll be confiscated at security, so pack them in your checked bags.