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✈️ Cheap flights from London to Lima
Compare London – Lima fares from hundreds of airlines and travel sites. The trip is about 10,149 km and takes around 12 h 55 min nonstop.
📏 Distance10,149 km (6,306 miles)
⏱️ Flight timeabout 12 h 55 min nonstop
🕒 Time differenceLima is 6 hours behind London
🛫 AirportsLHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY, SEN → LIM
💸 Cheapest monthNov 2026 – from $807
📅 Cheapest months to fly London → Lima
- $1,093Oct 26
- $807Nov 26
- $839Jan 27
- $866Feb 27
- $899Apr 27
Lowest fares our Fare agent saw for each month. Prices change daily.
🌞 Best time to visit Peru
Best: May to September – the dry season in the Andes, with clear skies for Machu Picchu and treks.
Shoulder season: April and October to November – fewer crowds and greener landscapes, with some showers in the mountains.
Weather by month in Cusco
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Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
📍 Things to do when you land
- Explore Machu Picchu – Watch the mist lift from the Inca citadel as granite peaks rise all around.
- Hike the Inca Trail – Walk ancient stone paths through cloud forest and passes to arrive at the Sun Gate on foot.
- Wander Cusco – Stroll the former Inca capital, where colonial churches sit on perfectly fitted Inca stone walls.
- Explore the Sacred Valley – Visit terraced Pisac, the fortress of Ollantaytambo and the salt pans of Maras.
💡 Tips for a cheaper ticket
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London to Lima flights: questions
How long is the flight from London to Lima?
A nonstop flight from London to Lima takes about 12 h 55 min for the 10,149 km (6,306 miles) trip. Flights with a connection take longer – usually 2 to 5 hours more.
How far is Lima from London?
Lima is about 10,149 km (6,306 miles) from London as the plane flies.
What is the time difference between London and Lima?
Right now Lima is 6 hours behind London. Daylight saving changes can shift this by an hour during the year.
What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Lima?
Recently the lowest fares were in Nov 2026, from about $807. Prices change daily.
Which airports serve London and Lima?
From London: London Heathrow (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW), London Stansted (STN), London Luton (LTN), London City (LCY), London Southend (SEN). In Lima: Jorge Chávez Intl (LIM).
Do I need a visa for Peru?
It depends on your passport – see our Peru visa & entry guide.
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