Non-stop flights from Santa Cruz de la Sierra (VVI)
Santa Cruz de la Sierra Airport (IATA: VVI, ICAO: SLVR), also known as Viru Viru International Airport, is the largest airport in Bolivia.It is Bolivia's main international airport and serves the area of Santa Cruz de la Sierra.Santa Cruz de la Sierra Airport has non-stop passenger flights scheduled to 19 destinations in 10 countries.
At present, there are 6 domestic flights from Santa Cruz de la Sierra.
The longest flight from Santa Cruz de la Sierra VVI is a 5,538 mile (8,913 km) non-stop route to Madrid MAD. This direct flight takes around 10 hours and 50 minutes and is operated by Air Europa.
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In total there are 9 airlines flying from and to Santa Cruz de la Sierra. These carriers are:
Popular destinations from Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Santa Cruz de la Sierra, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.
Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from Santa Cruz de la Sierra that require a stopover:
Information on Points & Miles
This section lists destinations within specific distances from Santa Cruz de la Sierra. It's helpful if you're seeking destinations covering certain mileage, which can be useful when planning an award flight or booking with points and miles.
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Destinations from Santa Cruz de la Sierra by flight duration
Discover a variety of destinations from Santa Cruz de la Sierra below, organized by flight duration. This layout allows you to easily identify destinations based on the maximum flight duration you prefer. Additionally, you can utilize the duration filter on the map, which is even more convenient!
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Long-haul Flights from Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Long-haul flights open up the world, enabling travellers from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to easily reach distant destinations! Proper preparation and awareness of what to expect can transform these long journeys into a smoother and more enjoyable experience.
Flights are usually operated by a wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777, 787 Dreamliner, Airbus A330, A350, and A380, offering fuel efficiency and comfort. On most airlines, you can enjoy complimentary food and beverages in Economy Class, as well as seat-back screens with entertainment systems, and even Wi-Fi. Long-haul flights often involve crossing multiple time zones, leading to potential jet lag. Adjusting your sleep schedule to the destination’s time zone before departure can help minimize jet lag.
Finally, don't forget to bring your travel pillow, eye mask, and noise-canceling headphones to make your flight as comfortable as possible, as you will be on the plane for 7 hours or more!
Explore all long-haul destinations from Santa Cruz de la Sierra (with a flight duration of more than 7 hours) below:
Best time to travel from Santa Cruz de la Sierra
When planning a trip from Santa Cruz de la Sierra, the ideal time to travel depends on the climate and location of your destination. To assist you, we've organized all destinations by their climate types.
🌴 Tropical destinations
As of April, you can fly non-stop to 5 tropical locations. These areas are renowned for their rainforests, beaches, and adventurous activities like hiking, diving, and wildlife exploration.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
In the Northern Hemisphere, the dry season for these destinations lasts from November to April, which is the best time to explore them! You can enjoy predominantly dry conditions with tempratures ranging from 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F) during this period, while the wet season might lead to longer rain spells.
🌐 In the Southern Hemisphere:
The tropical spots in the Southern Hemisphere have their dry season from May to October, making it the best time to explore these beautiful destinations. During this dry period, you can expect mostly clear skies. Although the temperatures remain warm throughout the year, ranging from 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F), the wet season can bring days of rain.
🌺 💦 Humid Subtropical destinations
Departing from Santa Cruz de la Sierra, you have the option to take a direct flight to 4 Humid Subtropical/Warm Temperate destinations. Known for their hot, humid summers, with temperatures around 30°C (86°F), and mild winters, these destinations feature lush greenery and year-round rainfall. You'll discover a blend of beautiful beaches, dense forests, and lively cities, offering abundant outdoor adventures, cultural sights, and city attractions to explore.
🌐 In the Southern Hemisphere:
The ideal period to visit these destinations is from April to June and again from August to October, although they can be enjoyed year-round.
🌺 Subtropical destinations
Travelers from Santa Cruz de la Sierra can fly directly to 3 subtropical locations. Subtropical locations are known for their warmth, breathtaking vegetation and diverse wildlife, offering a mix of outdoor adventures and cultural experiences.
🌐 In the Southern Hemisphere:
Subtropical destinations located south of the equator can be visited year-round — with temperatures typically around 30°C (86°F), but the best time to experience them is during the dry season. This season typically runs from late March to the end of May, offering travelers warm and delightful weather.
☀️ Hot Mediterranean destinations
Santa Cruz de la Sierra currently offers non-stop flights to 3 Hot Mediterranean destinations. Known for their beautiful coastlines and rich cultural heritage — although depending on your the exact destination of your choice — as well as outdoor lifestyle offering a balance of relaxation, nature, and culture.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
Although Mediterranean destinations in the Northern Hemisphere are nice to visit throughout the year, the best times to explore them are in spring (March-May) and fall (September-November). The temperatures during these seasons are pleasantly warm, which is a nice contrast to the summer heat that often prevails there with temperatures rising above 30°C (86°F).
🌐 In the Southern Hemisphere:
You can enjoy the Mediterranean areas in the Southern Hemisphere any time of the year, but spring (September-November) and fall (March-May) are the best times to visit, as hot summer days with temperatures above 30°C (86°F) are frequent.
🏜️ Desert destinations
If you're interested in exploring a desert destination accessible via direct flight from Santa Cruz de la Sierra, consider these 2 destinations. Desert locations are renowned for their striking landscapes, adventure activities such as sandboarding and camel riding, and tranquil, starry nights.
🌐 In the Southern Hemisphere:
While the desert spots in the Southern Hemisphere listed below are suitable for visits year-round, it's recommended to avoid the intense heat of the summer months — with temperatures above 40°C (104°F) — for a more enjoyable trip. Instead, consider timing your visit between March and November for a more pleasant adventure.
🌊 🌧️ Oceanic / Maritime destinations
There’s just one direct flight route to an oceanic / maritime destination from Santa Cruz de la Sierra. Enjoy the mild weather, green scenery, and a peaceful blend of nature and cultural exploration.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The oceanic locations in the Northern Hemisphere are ideal for a summer getaway, specifically from May to August, with temperatures from 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F). You'll enjoy pleasantly warm weather, whereas the months from September to February are more prone to rain.
🌿 🍇 Warm Mediterranean destinations
As of now, there's only one Warm Mediterranean destination that you can reach with a direct flight. Known for their beautiful coastlines and historic sites, these areas are perfect for a visit on one of the many sunny days.
🌐 In the Southern Hemisphere:
You can enjoy pleasantly warm weather during late spring and summer in the Warm Mediterranean destinations in the Southern Hemisphere, from October to March with temperatures close to 30°C (86°F). This makes it the perfect time for a visit!
Business class flights from Santa Cruz de la Sierra
There are 8 airports that have flights from Santa Cruz de la Sierra in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights from VVI are listed below:
Intercontinental flights from Santa Cruz de la Sierra
There are intercontinental flights operating from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) between Santa Cruz de la Sierra and Europe, the United States, Southern America and Central America.
* Please note that there are no direct services between Santa Cruz de la Sierra and Canada, the Caribbean, Africa, the Middle-East, Southern Asia, China, Japan, Eastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia, Central Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Europe
BoA: year-round to Madrid (MAD).
Air Europa (SkyTeam): year-round to Madrid (MAD).
Non-stop flights from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to the US
BoA is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to the United States. They fly year-round to Miami (MIA).
Non-stop flights from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to South America
BoA has a strong network of non-stop flights to Southern America.
BoA: year-round to Buenos Aires (EZE), Cochabamba (CBB), La Paz (LPB), seasonal flights to Oruro (ORU), year-round flights to Sucre (SRE), Tarija (TJA), Rio de Janeiro (GIG), São Paulo (GRU), Iquique (IQQ), Santiago de Chile (SCL), Asunción (ASU), Lima (LIM) and seasonal flights to Caracas (CCS).
Aerolineas Argentinas (SkyTeam): year-round to Buenos Aires (AEP).
EcoJet: seasonal flights to Cochabamba (CBB), La Paz (LPB) and Trinidad (TDD).
LATAM: seasonal flights to La Paz (LPB), year-round flights to Santiago de Chile (SCL) and Lima (LIM).
Gol: year-round to São Paulo (GRU).
Paranair: seasonal flights to Asunción (ASU).
Avianca (Star Alliance): year-round to Bogotá (BOG).
Non-stop flights from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Central America
Copa Airlines is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Central America. They fly year-round to Panama City (PTY).
International flights from Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Flights from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Argentina
There are 2 destinations in Argentina that have non-stop flights from Santa Cruz de la Sierra.
Direct flights to Buenos Aires are offered by Aerolineas Argentinas (SkyTeam).
The only airline with direct flights to Buenos Aires is BoA.
All flights to Argentina
Flights from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Brazil
If you are looking for a direct flight from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Brazil, there are 2 destinations to choose from.
Direct flights to Rio de Janeiro are offered by BoA.
You can fly non-stop to São Paulo with BoA or Gol.
All flights to Brazil
Flights from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Chile
In Chile, there are 2 destinations from Santa Cruz de la Sierra.
Direct flights to Iquique are offered by BoA.
You can fly non-stop to Santiago de Chile with BoA or LATAM.
All flights to Chile
Flights from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Colombia
Bogotá is the only destination in Colombia with direct flights from Santa Cruz de la Sierra. Direct flights to Bogotá are offered by Avianca (Star Alliance).
All flights to Colombia
Flights from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Panama
In Panama, the only destination that has a direct flight from Santa Cruz de la Sierra is Panama City. Direct flights to Panama City are offered by Copa Airlines (Star Alliance).
All flights to Panama
Flights from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Paraguay
There is 1 destination in Paraguay that has a direct connection from Santa Cruz de la Sierra, which is Asunción. You can fly non-stop to Asunción with BoA or Paranair.
All flights to Paraguay
Flights from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Peru
In Peru, the only destination that has a direct flight from Santa Cruz de la Sierra is Lima. You can fly non-stop to Lima with BoA or LATAM.
All flights to Peru
Flights from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Spain
Madrid is the only destination in Spain with direct flights from Santa Cruz de la Sierra. You can fly non-stop to Madrid with Air Europa (SkyTeam) or BoA.
All flights to Spain
Flights from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to United States
There is 1 destination in United States that has a direct connection from Santa Cruz de la Sierra, which is Miami. Direct flights to Miami are offered by BoA.
All flights to United States
Flights from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Venezuela
Caracas is the only destination in Venezuela with direct flights from Santa Cruz de la Sierra. Direct flights to Caracas are offered by BoA. This route is not operational yet but will start in June.
All flights to Venezuela
Domestic flights from Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Flights from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Bolivia
There are several airports within Bolivia that have domestic flights departing from Santa Cruz de la Sierra (6 in total).
You can fly non-stop to Cochabamba with BoA or EcoJet.
Non-stop flights to La Paz are offered by BoA, EcoJet and LATAM.
All direct flights from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Oruro, Sucre and Tarija are operated by BoA.
You can fly non-stop from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Trinidad with EcoJet. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in May.
All flights to Bolivia
Alternative airports near Santa Cruz de la Sierra
There are no alternative airports to Santa Cruz de la Sierra (VVI) within a range of 125 miles (200 km).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Santa Cruz de la Sierra?
There is 1 airport in Santa Cruz de la Sierra: Viru Viru International Airport (VVI).
What is the best airport to fly from Santa Cruz de la Sierra?
The most convenient airport to fly from Santa Cruz de la Sierra is Viru Viru International Airport (VVI).
How many airlines fly from Santa Cruz de la Sierra?
There are 9 airlines flying from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to 19 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly from Santa Cruz de la Sierra?
BoA, LATAM and EcoJet operate most flights from Santa Cruz de la Sierra. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying from Santa Cruz de la Sierra?
SkyTeam and Star Alliance are currently the only two alliances that operate flights from Santa Cruz de la Sierra.
How many nonstop flights are there from Santa Cruz de la Sierra?
There are roughly 1,079 flights departing from Santa Cruz de la Sierra every month (or 252 flights each week), to a total of 19 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Santa Cruz de la Sierra Airport?
The official name of Santa Cruz de la Sierra Airport is Viru Viru International Airport.
What is the airport code of Santa Cruz de la Sierra Airport?
The airport code of Santa Cruz de la Sierra Airport is VVI.
What are the most popular flights from Santa Cruz de la Sierra?
La Paz, Cochabamba and São Paulo are the 3 most popular routes from Santa Cruz de la Sierra. For a complete overview of all flight routes from Santa Cruz de la Sierra, please use our flight map.
