Cheap flights from Quijarro (UYU)

The remote Uyuni gateway near Bolivia's salt flats

Joya Andina International, also known as Uyuni Airport, serves the town of Uyuni near the famous Salar de Uyuni salt flats. It sits on the high-altitude southwestern altiplano at roughly 3,670 m elevation. Scheduled service is limited and tourism-driven, with Boliviana de Aviacion operating flights to La Paz that link travellers to the salt-flat tour circuit.

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Major carriers: Boliviana de Aviacion.

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Frequently asked questions

Is there an airport at the Uyuni salt flats?
Yes. Joya Andina International (IATA: UYU) is the small commercial airport serving the town of Uyuni and the nearby Salar de Uyuni. Most flights link UYU to La Paz (LPB), with Boliviana de Aviacion as the primary operator. Flightmussy searches UYU directly without signup.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Uyuni?
The Uyuni tourism peak runs December-March during the wet season when reflective mirror effects appear on the salt flats. Fares typically drop in April-June and September-November. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap shows the cheapest week across the year so you can balance price against the photo conditions you want.
Are there direct international flights to UYU?
No. UYU does not currently have direct international scheduled service. International travellers connect through La Paz (LPB) or Santa Cruz (VVI), both served by Boliviana de Aviacion and other carriers. Flightmussy will surface multi-leg itineraries automatically when you search a foreign origin to UYU.
Which airlines fly to Uyuni?
Boliviana de Aviacion (BoA) operates the main scheduled flights into UYU, primarily from La Paz. Capacity expands during the December-March tourism peak. Smaller charter operators also serve the airport for tour groups. Flightmussy's free search compares all bookable options in one 12-month heatmap view.

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