Cheap flights from Santa Cruz (VVI)

Bolivia's busiest airport and main international gateway

Viru Viru International is Bolivia's largest and busiest airport, sitting about 17 km north of Santa Cruz de la Sierra at a low elevation of 373 m, which makes it the country's most viable widebody hub. Boliviana de Aviacion bases here, with international service from LATAM, Avianca, Aerolineas Argentinas, Gol and others linking Santa Cruz to Sao Paulo, Buenos Aires, Lima and Madrid.

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Airlines flying from Santa Cruz (VVI)

Major carriers: Boliviana de Aviacion, LATAM Airlines, Avianca, Aerolineas Argentinas, Gol. Low-cost carriers: JetSmart, Gol.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the IATA code for Santa Cruz airport?
Santa Cruz uses code VVI for Viru Viru International, Bolivia's largest airport. There is also the smaller downtown El Trompillo (SRZ), but it handles only general aviation and limited regional flights. Commercial scheduled traffic uses VVI, which Flightmussy supports directly.
Which airlines fly internationally from Santa Cruz?
Boliviana de Aviacion is the home carrier, with international links to Madrid and Miami. LATAM, Avianca, Aerolineas Argentinas and Gol add routes to Sao Paulo, Lima, Buenos Aires and Bogota, while JetSmart adds low-cost Chile service. Flightmussy compares all of them with a free 12-month heatmap.
Can I pay for Santa Cruz flights with crypto?
For international flights bookable through partner OTAs, Flightmussy can hand off to Travala, which accepts Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT and other cryptocurrencies. Domestic Boliviana de Aviacion tickets generally still require fiat. Flightmussy itself is free, signup-free, and shows real-time pricing across all carriers.
How far is Viru Viru from central Santa Cruz?
Viru Viru sits about 17 km north of central Santa Cruz de la Sierra, a 25-30 minute taxi or shuttle ride on the access road. The low-altitude location (373 m) is unusual for Bolivia and lets widebody jets operate at full payload, which is why most international flights route through VVI rather than LPB.

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