There are 6 ways to get from Arequipa to La Paz Airport (LPB) by plane, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport
best- Fly from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) to El Alto International Airport (LPB)plane AQP - LPB
7h 50m$289–460Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Arequipa to La Pazbus
13h 12m$51–52Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Arequipa to La Paz-LPB516.4 km
8h 31mDrive 516.4 km
- Drive from Arequipa to La Paz Airport (LPB)car 516.4 km
8h 31m$78–113Bus to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Arequipa to Cuscobus
- Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to El Alto International Airport (LPB)plane CUZ - LPB
9h 30mBus to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Arequipa to Juliacabus
- Fly from Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL) to El Alto International Airport (LPB)plane JUL - LPB
13h 30m$217–847
Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) to El Alto International Airport (LPB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arequipa to La Paz Airport (LPB) is to bus which costs $51 - $53 and takes 13h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Arequipa to La Paz Airport (LPB) is to fly which takes 7h 50m and costs $280 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Arequipa to La Paz Airport (LPB). However, there are services departing from Arequipa and arriving at La Paz Airport via Plaza Isabel La Católica, La Paz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 12m.
The distance between Arequipa and La Paz Airport (LPB) is 370 km. The road distance is 516.4 km.
The best way to get from Arequipa to La Paz Airport (LPB) without a car is to bus which takes 13h 12m and costs $51 - $53.
It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Arequipa to La Paz Airport (LPB), including transfers.
Arequipa to La Paz Airport (LPB) bus services, operated by Vicuña Travel, depart from Arequipa station.
The best way to get from Arequipa to La Paz Airport (LPB) is to fly which takes 7h 50m and costs $280 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $51 - $53 and takes 13h 12m.
Arequipa to La Paz Airport (LPB) bus services, operated by Vicuña Travel, arrive at La Paz station.
La Paz Airport (LPB) is 1h ahead of Arequipa. It is currently 1:35 PM in Arequipa and 2:35 PM in La Paz Airport (LPB).
What companies run services between Arequipa, Peru and La Paz Airport (LPB), Bolivia?
LATAM Chile, Sky Airline, and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) to El Alto International Airport (LPB) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Vicuña Travel operates a bus from Arequipa to La Paz once daily. Tickets cost $49 and the journey takes 12h.
- Website
- latam.com
Flights from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport to El Alto International Airport via Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–410
Flights from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport to El Alto International Airport via Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–410
Flights from Inca Manco Cápac International Airport to El Alto International Airport via Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–800
- Website
- avianca.com
Flights from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport to El Alto International Airport via Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–460
Flights from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport to El Alto International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–360
Flights from Inca Manco Cápac International Airport to El Alto International Airport via Lima, Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–800
- Phone
- +591 2245 8945
- [email protected]
- Website
- vicuna-travel.com
Bus from Arequipa to La Paz
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $49
- Schedules at
- ticketsbolivia.com.bo
- Book at
- ticketsbolivia.com.bo
- Phone
- +51 993 585 217
Bus from Arequipa to Cusco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Book at
- redbus.pe
- Phone
- +51 959 580 066
- [email protected]
- Website
- Expreso San Roman
Bus from Arequipa to Juliaca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9
- Schedules at
- Expreso San Roman
- Phone
- +51 989 990 918
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Arequipa to Juliaca
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Book at
- zolorzano.com.pe
- Website
- Cosmos Bus
Bus from Arequipa to Juliaca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–23
- Schedules at
- Cosmos Bus
- Phone
- +51 928351548
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Arequipa to Juliaca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +51 959 570 871
- [email protected]
- Website
- Romeliza
Bus from Arequipa to Juliaca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Romeliza
- Phone
- +51 511 418 1111
- [email protected]
- Website
- CIVA
Bus from Arequipa to Juliaca
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- CIVA
- Phone
- +51 978645747
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turismo Real Dorado
Bus from Arequipa to Juliaca
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Schedules at
- Turismo Real Dorado
- Phone
- +51 914 879 671
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Arequipa to Juliaca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $8
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Arequipa to La Paz-LPB
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 31m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Arequipa to La Paz Airport (LPB) is 516 km. It takes approximately 8h 31m to drive from Arequipa to La Paz Airport (LPB).
There are 449+ hotels available in La Paz Airport (LPB).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Arequipa and La Paz Airport (LPB). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

















