Cheap flights to Lima (LIM)

Lima is one of the largest and most important cities in Latin America, and it's becoming ever more popular as a tourist destination. The local beaches and historic sites are unique and worth a look, and the city continues to be a major hub for those who later go on to Cusco and Machu Picchu. All of this makes flights to Lima popular all year round, and using Webjet you’ll be able to quickly find the cheapest flights on any airline as well as the best days to fly for the absolute lowest price airfare possible. Air traffic into Lima has been increasing rapidly in recent years, as it's becoming a major hub for the large network of Latin American airlines. LAN Perú Airlines itself flies to many major cities in Europe and North America, and many other large international airlines are competing on those routes. Lima Airport is fairly close to the city center as well as to the tony beach area of Miraflores, so transportation is straightforward and cheap.

Airfare to Lima

With its location in the northwest of the continent, flights to Lima tend to be among the cheapest to South America. The city is a very popular first stop with those who are going on to Cusco, Buenos Aires, and Rio de Janeiro, and this helps create competition and reasonable airfares. Flights from within South America and on to other destinations tend to be cheap, so Lima is an ideal stop for those who are buying one ticket at a time.

Flight information for Lima Airport

Jorge Chávez International Airport is the official name for Lima Airport, and the facility is large and only about 10 km from the city center. All the important signs are in English and Spanish, so it's well set up for international arrivals, but be aware that the local community of taxi drivers can be aggressive so it's good to research your options before you arrive.

Airlines that fly into Lima Airport

LAN Perú Airlines is the national carrier as well as being part of the large Latin American LAN network. They have flights to Europe and North America as well as to all major cities within Peru and South America. From North America you can also fly in directly on Air Canada, America Airlines, Aeromexico Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta Airlines, and Spirit Airlines. From Europe you can reach Lima on Air Europa and Iberia Airlines from Madrid, and on KLM Airlines from Amsterdam.

Lima Airport ground transportation

Many of the larger hotels in Lima and Miraflores will send a driver to pick you up at the airport. If yours doesn't then you can hire a pre-paid taxi near the baggage claim area, or take your chances with the independent drivers who will definitely approach you as you exit. Express buses are available to the city center and to Miraflores, and this is the cheapest option although it helps to know the city before you arrive.

Car rental companies at Lima Airport

  • Dollar
  • Hertz