Lima Flight Tips

   Top Airlines That Fly To Lima

Book cheap flights & plane tickets to Lima with Jetsetz.  Jetsetz is an airline ticket consolidator that specializes in cheap flights to Lima, Peru.  As a wholesaler, Jetsetz compares top airlines & travel websites to find the cheapest flights to Lima.  Some of the top airlines that fly to Lima are LATAM Peru, Copa Airlines, Avianca, Aeromexico, United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Airlines and JetBlue airline to name a few.  Most of these airlines offer cheap non-stop flights to Lima as well as direct flights to Lima through various airports located in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Central America.  Jetsetz also works with international airlines that offer cheap one-way flights to Lima.

   Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)

The best way to find cheap flights to Lima is to book your flights to the Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM).  The Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport is the largest airport in Peru and is the primary gateway into country.  The Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport is also the best airport to search for cheap flights to Peru and the surrounding region.  If you are searching for cheap flights to the Lima Airport, please enter the airport code LIM into the arrival city search box.  For more information on the Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport, please visit the Lima Airport Information section below.

   Best Time To Fly To Lima

The best time to fly to Lima is between May – June, as the weather is pleasant, and the tourist season has not begun yet. October - December is the low season and is the best time to find cheap flights to Lima.  November is the cheapest month to fly to Lima.  If you are planning to fly during these times, be sure to book your flight at least 60 days prior to your departure date to get the cheapest fare. Summer is the peak travel season, with the most expensive prices on flights to Lima.

   Cheap Flights From Lima (LIM)

The Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport’s central location makes it a great airport to find cheap business class flights from Lima.  There are numerous international airlines that offer cheap first & business class flights from the Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM).  Most of these international airlines can be booked in the US and Canada.  If you plan to fly within Peru, you will need to catch a domestic flight from the Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport.  Most domestic flights throughout Peru are handled by Peruvian Sky Airlines, Latam Peru, Avianca and Viva Air.  To catch your domestic flight from the Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport, you will need to move from the International terminal to the Domestic terminal. Depending on where you are located in the terminal, you also may need to check your bag through customs and security, so be sure to give yourself at least 2 hours to connect to your domestic flight within the airport.

   Lima Airport Transportation

If you choose to fly into the Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport you will need to work out your ground transportation. The Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport is located 11 km southwest of Lima’s historic city center.  The best way to travel from the Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport to the Lima city center is to take the Lima Airport Express Bus, taxi, shuttle, sedan services and car rentals.  The Lima Airport bus takes about 40 minutes (pending traffic) to travel from the Lima Airport to the Lima historic city center.  The public transportation system in general, is great in Lima.  You can get anywhere by taxi, metro, bus or car rental once you arrive in the city center.  If you are planning on traveling to other cities within Peru, you will probably want to hire a rental car.  You can either rent a car at the Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport or take public transportation into the city center and rent a car at one of the rental car offices located throughout Lima. 

   Top Things To Do In Lima

Lima is a collection of unique neighborhoods.  Barranco the Bohemian district is an old artist beach town filled with galleries, street artists, coffee bars and organic cafes. Miraflores the upscale district is home to some of Lima’s finest restaurants, trendy bars and the Larcomar shopping center. Its oceanfront walkway is fun for people watching. Head out to the Surquillo Market an enormous bustling market where visitors can taste a range of local peruvial produce, seafood, meats and street food. Make time to wander the pedestrian only colonial era plazas such as Malecon de Miraflores where you will find most of the historic and religious sites such as the San Francisco Monastery and Palacio de Gobierno home to Peru’s President.  Spend time exploring Lima’s historic city center Plaza de Armas, a UNESCO site, dating back to the 1535, visiting the impressive collection of monuments and museums, such as Museo Larco and Museco Nacional de Arqueologia. Don’t leave Lima without a visit to the Ancient Adove Brick Huaca Pucllana, dating back to 300 – 700 AD, located in the Miraflores area of Lima. Lima’s surf culture is thriving. The beaches are ideal for sunbathing, swimming and surfing. Another perfect day is to take a boat out to the Palomino Island for an up-close look at the amazing marine life. The only desert oasis in South America is the town of Huacachina worth the drive from Lima for fun day playing on the dunes in a dune buggy or sand boarding.