Airline codes
PZ · LAP
IATA · ICAO · callsign “PARAGUAYA”
Every LATAM Paraguay flight number begins with PZ. Flight-tracking sites and air traffic control use the ICAO code LAP, and the radio callsign is PARAGUAYA.
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LATAM Airlines Paraguay (PZ) Guide
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In short
LATAM Airlines Paraguay is the Paraguayan member of the LATAM group, based at Silvio Pettirossi International in Asunción. Its Airbus A320s fly to four destinations: Asunción plus São Paulo, Santiago and Lima, all useful connections onto the wider LATAM network. There is no alliance, and points go to LATAM Pass. Cabins are Economy and Premium Business.
LATAM Airlines Paraguay, formerly TAM Mercosur, is the Paraguayan airline of the LATAM group.
Please note: bookingMentor is an independent travel service and is not affiliated with LATAM Airlines Paraguay. Routes, schedules and baggage rules change, so always confirm the details of your booking with the airline.
What to expect
LATAM Airlines Paraguay (IATA PZ) is the Paraguayan airline of the LATAM Airlines Group, based at Silvio Pettirossi International Airport in Asunción. It runs a short list of international routes from Asunción to São Paulo, Santiago and Lima, where passengers connect to the rest of the LATAM network. It suits travellers from Paraguay heading to Brazil, Chile, Peru and beyond on one LATAM ticket.
Sixty years under four names
The company was founded on 17 November 1962 as Líneas Aéreas Paraguayas, LAP, and started flying in 1963. Its ICAO code LAP and the call sign PARAGUAYA still recall that first name. In 1995 and 1996 it flew as LAPSA Air Paraguay under Ecuador's SAETA, and LAPSA stopped flying in 1996.
On 1 September 1996 a subsidiary of Brazil's TAM bought 80 per cent of the shares and merged the business into Transportes Aéreos del Mercosur, known as TAM Mercosur, which began with two Fokker 100 jets. In March 2008 it dropped the Mercosur name and took on its Brazilian owner's TAM identity. After LAN and TAM combined to form the LATAM Airlines Group, it became LATAM Paraguay on 5 May 2016. The legal name is still Transportes Aéreos del Mercosur S.A.
LATAM Group and Paraguay's government stake
LATAM Airlines Group, based in Chile, owned 94.98 per cent of the airline as of May 2018, and the government of Paraguay held the remaining 5.02 per cent. Enrique Alcaide is listed as chief executive. Paraguay has no other large national airline, so LATAM Paraguay carries the role of the country's flag carrier.
Routes from Asunción
As of 2026 the network is small: Asunción to São Paulo Guarulhos, Santiago and Lima. Each of these is a large LATAM hub. São Paulo connects to dozens of Brazilian cities and to long-haul flights to Europe and North America, Santiago links to Chile and the southern cone, and Lima opens up Peru, Ecuador, Colombia and the United States.
The route map was once much larger. Over the years the airline flew to many cities in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Uruguay and Chile, and most of those routes have ended. Montevideo is no longer served, though a return is planned for 2027. LATAM left oneworld in 2020 and works with Delta Air Lines, which owns a stake in the group, so a trip to the United States can combine LATAM and Delta flights. Older guides that list Buenos Aires or Santa Cruz de la Sierra from Asunción on LATAM Paraguay are out of date, so check the current timetable.
Booking tips for Asunción
Most journeys from Asunción involve a change in São Paulo, Santiago or Lima. Keep every sector on one LATAM ticket so your bags are checked through and a missed connection is rebooked by the airline.
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At a glance
LATAM Airlines Paraguay (IATA: PZ, ICAO: LAP) is the Paraguayan member of the LATAM group, with roots in Líneas Aéreas Paraguayas (1962) and TAM Mercosur. Based at Silvio Pettirossi International Airport in Asunción, it flies Airbus A320s to São Paulo, Santiago and Lima.
| Headquarters | Asunción, Paraguay |
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| Fleet types | Airbus A320 |
| Frequent flyer | LATAM Pass |
| Official website | latamairlines.com |
Flight routes
Destinations and routes
These are the cities on LATAM Paraguay’s published route map. Timetables change through the year, so check the LATAM Paraguay schedule before you plan around a route.
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Asunción (ASU) departures3 destinations
FromTo ASU GRU AsunciónSão Paulo Available airlines1 airline- LATAM Airlines Paraguay
FromTo ASU SCL AsunciónSantiago Available airlines1 airline- LATAM Airlines Paraguay
FromTo ASU LIM AsunciónLima Available airlines1 airline- LATAM Airlines Paraguay
Fleet and aircraft
Airbus A320-200s with 174 seats, operated with LATAM Brasil. In May 2023 there were five, so your aircraft may carry Brazilian registration.
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Airbus A320-200 Narrow-body · 5 (May 2023) All routes, 174 seats
Cabin classes
What you can book depends on the flight: always Economy, sometimes a front cabin as well.
Economy All flights
Fare bundles decide what is included
Small personal itemOptional cabin and checked bags
Premium / Business Selected flights
Front-cabin seats
Priority servicesExtra baggage
LATAM Pass
The LATAM group’s frequent flyer programme.
LATAM Pass has five tiers: LATAM, Gold, Platinum, Black and Black Signature. Points from LATAM Paraguay go into the same account as other LATAM airlines.
Baggage allowance
On LATAM Paraguay, the bag allowance follows your fare type, cabin and route, and the exact figure is printed on your PZ e-ticket.
Checked baggage
On your e-ticket
Cabin baggage
Depends on fare
Extra bags
Cheaper before you fly
Power banks
Cabin bag only
LATAM’s lightest fares include a small personal item only; higher fares add bags. Check your e-ticket.
Pro tip: connecting to a long-haul LATAM flight in São Paulo or Santiago? Check whether your allowance follows the long-haul rule.
Travel day
Online Check-in
Getting through check-in for LATAM Paraguay is simpler in this order. Start online and finish at bag drop.
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Step 1
Check in online
Online check-in for PZ flights is on the official LATAM Paraguay website or app. You need the PZ booking reference or e-ticket number and the passenger’s surname.
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Step 2
Prepare your documents
Pack your passport plus any visa, residence permit or entry papers your destination asks for. Domestic PZ passengers should bring a photo ID the airline accepts.
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Step 3
Arrive early
Get to the airport with time for LATAM Paraguay check-in, bag drop and security. The airline sets a deadline for each airport, shown in your booking, and late arrivals can lose their seat.
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Step 4
Drop your bags
LATAM Paraguay desks and bag-drop points take your hold luggage. Keep the bag-tag receipt with your boarding pass until the bags come off at the end of your PZ trip.
LATAM Paraguay counter
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Check in and manage your booking on the official LATAM Paraguay website.
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Cheap tickets
Ways to pay less for a LATAM Paraguay ticket, from the dates you choose to the fare type you buy.
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Try midweek PZ flights
If your dates can move, look at PZ flights across the whole week. Midweek seats are often cheaper than weekend ones.
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Avoid peak seasons
Christmas, Easter and the July winter holidays are busy times on South American routes.
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Compare LATAM Paraguay fare types
A LATAM Paraguay fare that includes a checked bag, seat choice or cheaper changes can cost less overall than adding those extras later.
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Yes. It flew as TAM Mercosur and TAM Paraguay before becoming LATAM Paraguay in 2016.
Change rules come with each LATAM Paraguay fare, and the lowest ones allow the least. Make changes through the airline or whoever sold you the ticket.
Yes. Children under two usually travel on an adult’s lap with an infant ticket. Add the infant when you book and check LATAM Paraguay’s rules on prams and car seats.
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Getting there
The airline was founded as Transportes Aéreos del Mercosur, known as TAM Mercosur. It took on the TAM identity in 2008 and was rebranded LATAM Paraguay on 5 May 2016 after the LAN and TAM merger.
From Asunción, LATAM Airlines Paraguay flies to Buenos Aires, São Paulo, Santiago, Lima, Montevideo and Santa Cruz de la Sierra. Connections at these cities link to the wider LATAM network.
No. LATAM left oneworld on 1 May 2020. It now works closely with Delta Air Lines, which invested in the group, so check partner benefits on the LATAM or Delta websites.
Baggage depends on the fare you buy, and the lowest fares may not include a checked bag. Check the allowance shown for your fare on the LATAM website before booking, especially if you are connecting.
LATAM Airlines Paraguay is headquartered in Asunción, Paraguay. Its main hub is Silvio Pettirossi International.
LATAM Airlines Paraguay offers Economy class and Premium / Business class.
Online check-in: yes. Check in on latamairlines.com. The Check-in section of this guide walks through it in 4 steps.
Contact LATAM Airlines Paraguay through its official website, latamairlines.com.
General
LATAM Airlines Paraguay flights earn points in LATAM Pass, the loyalty programme of the LATAM group. Members move through tiers from Gold to Black Signature and can redeem points across LATAM airlines.
LATAM Airlines Paraguay uses the IATA code PZ and the ICAO code LAP, which comes from its original name, Líneas Aéreas Paraguayas.
As of 2026 LATAM Paraguay flies from Asunción to São Paulo Guarulhos, Santiago and Lima. Montevideo is planned to return in 2027.
LATAM Airlines Group owned 94.98 per cent and the government of Paraguay 5.02 per cent, as of May 2018.
It uses Airbus A320-200s with 174 seats, operated with LATAM Brasil. In May 2023 there were five.
Timing & weather
It was founded on 17 November 1962 as Líneas Aéreas Paraguayas and began flying in 1963. It became LATAM Paraguay on 5 May 2016.
Prices & payment
This guide has 3 money-saving tips for LATAM Airlines Paraguay, from "try midweek PZ flights" to "compare LATAM Paraguay fare types".