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The weeks just before or after peak season bring lower prices, fewer crowds and usually good weather.
✈️ Cheap flights to Peru
Compare fares to Peru from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Jorge Chávez Intl (LIM). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
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🛬 Airports in Peru
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIM | Jorge Chávez Intl | Lima | Main |
| CUZ | Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl | Cusco | Main |
| JUL | Inca Manco Capac Intl | Juliaca | Main |
| AQP | Rodríguez Ballón Intl | Arequipa | Main |
| PCL | Cap FAP David Abenzur Rengifo Intl | Pucallpa | Main |
| TRU | Capitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos Intl | Trujillo | Main |
| IQT | Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta Intl | Iquitos | Main |
| CIX | Capitán FAP José A. Quiñones González Intl | Chiclayo | Main |
| AYP | Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte | Ayacucho | Regional |
| NZC | Maria Reiche Neuman | Nazca | Regional |
…and 14 more airports.
Lima's Jorge Chávez International Airport is the main gateway, with connections to Cusco and Arequipa; land borders link Peru with Ecuador, Bolivia, Chile and Brazil.
📅 Best time to fly to Peru
Best: May to September – the dry season in the Andes, with clear skies for Machu Picchu and treks.
Cheaper shoulder season: April and October to November – fewer crowds and greener landscapes, with some showers in the mountains.
Avoid: January to March – heavy rains in the Andes and Amazon; the Inca Trail closes in February for maintenance.
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⏱️ Flight times to Peru
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Lima | 10,149 km | 12 h 55 min | |
| New York → Lima | 5,865 km | 7 h 45 min | |
| Los Angeles → Lima | 6,720 km | 8 h 45 min | |
| Chicago → Lima | 6,105 km | 8 h 00 min | |
| Miami → Lima | 4,218 km | 5 h 45 min | |
| San Francisco → Lima | 7,259 km | 9 h 25 min | |
| Toronto → Lima | 6,198 km | 8 h 10 min | |
| Paris → Lima | 10,275 km | 13 h 05 min | |
| Frankfurt → Lima | 10,723 km | 13 h 35 min | |
| Dubai → Lima | 14,825 km | 18 h 30 min* | |
| Delhi → Lima | 16,769 km | 20 h 50 min* | |
| Mumbai → Lima | 16,709 km | 20 h 50 min* | |
| Singapore → Lima | 18,823 km | 23 h 20 min* | |
| Sydney → Lima | 12,793 km | 16 h 05 min |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Peru
- Machu Picchu – The iconic mountaintop Inca site, a wonder of engineering and setting.
- Cusco – A beautiful highland city of plazas, markets and museums, and the base for exploring the region.
- Sacred Valley – Fertile valley of Inca ruins, markets and weaving communities at slightly lower altitude.
- Lima – A historic centre, clifftop Miraflores and Barranco's bohemian streets, plus world-class restaurants.
- Arequipa – An elegant colonial city built of white volcanic stone beneath snow-capped volcanoes.
- Lake Titicaca – A vast, deep-blue lake at about 3,800 metres with island communities.
💡 Flight hacks
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Flights to Peru: questions
What is the main airport in Peru?
The main international airport is Jorge Chávez Intl (LIM) in Lima. Other airports with scheduled flights include Cusco (CUZ), Juliaca (JUL), Arequipa (AQP).
How long is the flight from London to Peru?
A nonstop flight from London to Lima covers about 10,149 km and takes around 12 h 55 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Peru?
May to September – the dry season in the Andes, with clear skies for Machu Picchu and treks.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Peru?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: April and October to November – fewer crowds and greener landscapes, with some showers in the mountains.
Do I need a visa to fly to Peru?
It depends on your passport. See our Peru visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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