$48 Cheap flight deals from Mexico City (MEX) to La Paz (SJD)

Flights from Mexico City

Mexico City provides a stunning blend of modern and traditional Mexican life. When you're flying on cheap flights from Mexico City with Orbitz.com, you'll be travelling from the Benito Juarez International Airport. The airport is approximately 8 miles from the city center, and offers flights to cities across North America, South America and Asia. Aeromexico's central hub is located at the airport's main address, Cap. Piloto Aviador Carlos León, Peñón de Los Baños, along with international airlines including Air Canada, Air France, Alaskan Air, American Airlines and British Airways.

Parking at the Airport

Long-term parking is available at off-site locations for a fee that varies by location. Each of these sites provides shuttle bus service to and from the airport itself. Guests looking to drop off flyers or park for a short term can use the parking garages located at the airport's two terminals. Parking charges at the terminals range from 25 to 50 Mexican pesos per hour, or approximately $2 to $4.

Mexico City Airport Transportation

Transportation to the airport is available through taxi services, the local subway and the city bus. Taxi services charge by time and distance, and rates from the city center typically run up to approximately 100 pesos, or $8. The subway provides quick access to the city center with continuing routes to other parts of Mexico City, and each metro ticket costs a mere 3 pesos. The subway can be extremely crowded during the busy morning and evening hours. Bus service is available from outlying cities to the airport, with fees varying based on your destination. Let Orbitz.com be your planner when you are looking to budget travel expenses along with your accommodations and flights.

Dining Options at the Airport

Dining options at the airport range from standard fast-food fare, including burgers and smoothies, to traditional Mexican cuisines. Restaurants are located near the small rail service that links the two terminals of the airport, and prices range from 50 to 250 pesos, or approximately $4 to $20, for most dishes. Several 7-Eleven locations provide cheap snacks, and travelers can stop in at Bar 21 or Baron Rojo for a drink and warm food while waiting for their cheap flights from Mexico City.

El Alto International Airport

When travelers visit La Paz, Bolivia, they land at El Alto International Airport. This airport is located eight miles southwest of La Paz. Aerocon, Amaszonas, Avianca, and other airlines serve this area, and flights to La Paz travel from several locations in South America and are available through Orbitz.com.

Transportation from El Alto

A bus runs from the main La Paz bus terminal to and from the main terminal at Plaza Antofagasta. The airport also supports taxis. If you prefer to have a rental car, El Alto has rental car kiosks available. Orbitz.com works with Hertz and other companies to provide you with cheap deals on rentals.

Weather in La Paz

In La Paz, the seasons are reversed because it is south of the equator. Because of its proximity to the equator, there are few variations in temperature. Summertime highs reach 60°F, and wintertime lows reach 25°F. The city is located at a high altitude, which explains the cooler temperatures. Consult your physician before traveling to high altitudes, and take plenty of cool-weather clothing.

What to Do

La Paz is one of the most scenic locations in South America because of its location in the Andes Mountains. If you're daring, you can perform gravity-assisted mountain biking, which involves coasting down steep trails. History buffs can visit preconquistador museums. People interested in the occult can visit the Witches' Market, a portion of the square devoted to selling materials for Aymara religious rituals. Getting tickets for flights to La Paz can is the first step to a dream vacation in South America.