Southwest's Flight Routes: Exploring Bolivia And Beyond

Southwest Airlines offers international flights to destinations in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, but does not fly to Bolivia.

Southwest doesn't fly to Bolivia

Southwest Airlines does not fly to Bolivia. However, the airline offers flights to several destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central America. These include:

• San José Del Cabo, Mexico
• Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
• Cancún, Mexico
• Belize City, Belize
• Liberia, Costa Rica
• San José, Costa Rica
• Montego Bay, Jamaica
• Nassau, Bahamas
• Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
• Oranjestad, Aruba
• Grand Cayman
• Providenciales, Turks and Caicos
• Havana, Cuba

Southwest Airlines' international flight benefits are the same as those for domestic flights. These include two free checked bags, open seating, no change fees, and great customer service.

Airlines that fly to Bolivia from the US

Southwest Airlines does not fly to Bolivia. However, there are several other airlines that offer flights from the US to Bolivia. Here is a list of airlines that service this route:

• American Airlines
• United Airlines
• Avianca Airlines
• Copa Airlines
• LATAM Airlines
• GOL Airlines
• Boliviana de Aviación (BoA)
• Aeromexico Airlines

When travelling from the US to Bolivia, you will most likely depart from Miami International Airport (MIA), Orlando International Airport (MCO), or Tampa International Airport (TPA). The most common layover cities for flights to Bolivia from the US include Panama City, Bogota, and Lima.

The only airline that offers nonstop flights from the US to Bolivia is Boliviana de Aviación (BoA), with two daily flights from Miami International Airport to Viru Viru International Airport in Santa Cruz. This flight takes about seven hours.

Airports in Bolivia

Southwest Airlines offers flights to tropical and international beach destinations in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. However, it does not appear to fly to Bolivia.

Bolivia has 3 international airports: El Alto International Airport in La Paz, Jorge Wilsterman International Airport in Cochabamba, and Viru Viru International Airport in Santa Cruz. Viru Viru is the country's busiest airport, with about 186 domestic and 60 international flights per week.

Other airports in Bolivia include:

• La Joya Andina Airport, Uyuni
• Rurrenabaque Airport, Rurrenabaque
• Copacabana Airport, Copacabana
• Juana Azurduy de Padilla Airport, Sucre
• Alcantarí Airport, Sucre
• El Trompillo Airport, Santa Cruz
• Juan Mendoza Airport, Oruro
• Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport, Potosí
• Teniente Jorge Henrich Arauz Airport, Trinidad
• Zelin Zeltun Lopez Airport, Riberalta
• Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport, Tarija
• Cap. Germán Quiroga Guardia Airport, San Borja
• Yacuiba Airport, Yacuiba

Several new airports are also planned, including in the cities of Oruro, Potosi, and Copacabana.

Airports in the US that fly to Bolivia

Southwest Airlines does not appear to fly to Bolivia. However, there are several other airlines that offer flights to Bolivia from the United States. Here is some information on airports in the US that fly to Bolivia:

Airports in the US with Direct Flights to Bolivia

• Miami International Airport (MIA) offers direct flights to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. These flights are operated by the national carrier of Bolivia, Boliviana de Aviación (BoA), and take around 7 hours.
• There is also a direct flight from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to VVI, operated by JetBlue.

Airports in the US with One-Stop Flights to Bolivia

• Miami International Airport (MIA) and Orlando International Airport (MCO) offer one-stop flights to VVI, with connections in Central and South American cities such as Lima, Panama City, and Sao Paulo. These flights are operated by various airlines, including Avianca, Copa Airlines, and LATAM Airlines.
• Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) offer a handful of flights to Bolivia, although LAX operates most flights from the West Coast.
• New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is the most common departure airport for passengers flying to El Alto International Airport (LPB) in La Paz, Bolivia, with connections in Bogota or Punta Cana.
• Chicago's O'Hare International Airport (ORD) offers one-stop flights to VVI, with connections in either Panama City or Miami, depending on the airline.
• Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is a popular choice for travellers from the central US, with United Airlines and JetBlue offering various nonstop flight options to Bolivia.

Airlines Flying to Bolivia from the US

• United Airlines is the only major US carrier offering flights to Bolivia. They operate daily flights from Miami International Airport (MIA) and New York Airport (JFK).
• Other airlines offering flights from the US to Bolivia include Avianca, Copa Airlines, LATAM Airlines, American Airlines, and BoA, the national carrier of Bolivia.

Visa requirements for US citizens travelling to Bolivia

Southwest Airlines does not fly to Bolivia. However, if you are a US citizen looking to travel to Bolivia, here is some information on the visa requirements you will need to keep in mind.

Firstly, all US citizens visiting Bolivia are required to obtain a visa. You can obtain a visa at a Bolivian Embassy or Consulate in the US or a neighbouring country. Alternatively, a tourist visa can be purchased at any land or air border. This visa will grant you entry for 30 days, and it will cost $160 US. US citizens can extend their stay for up to 90 days per year by applying for an extension through the Dirección General de Migración (National Migration Service).

When applying for a Bolivian visa, you will need to provide the following:

• A valid US passport with at least 6 months of validity remaining.
• An international certificate of yellow fever vaccination.
• Proof of a round-trip ticket or confirmation of plans to depart Bolivia.
• Proof of lodging in Bolivia, such as a hotel reservation or a letter of invitation from your Bolivian host.
• Completion of the web-based registration process (SIGEMIG) prior to arriving in Bolivia.

If you plan to work, study, volunteer, or conduct business in Bolivia, you must apply for a separate visa.

It is important to get entry and exit stamps from Bolivian authorities when entering or leaving the country. Additionally, if you lose your passport, you will need to get a new visa and pay the visa fee to leave the country, unless you obtained your visa from the Bolivian Embassy/Consulate in the US.

For US citizens applying for a tourist visa, you will need to provide:

• Two 2" x 2" passport-size photographs.
• A completed visa application form.
• A bank statement demonstrating economic solvency.
• A round-trip ticket or copy of your travel itinerary.
• Proof of lodging, such as a hotel reservation or a letter of invitation from your Bolivian host.

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