Travelling from San Juan to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM): What you need to know
The timezone in Lima is UTC-5, which is one hour behind San Juan. Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport is located in Lima.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from San Juan to LIM. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as March and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Airports in San Juan
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from San Juan to LIM. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE)
Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
Travelling from central San Juan to SJU takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from San Juan to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near Luis Munoz Marin International Airport:
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport has a solid on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from SJU arrive at their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.
About Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
Book a hotel near LIM if you're catching a late flight from San Juan to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Booking your ride around three weeks in advance of your San Juan to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to central Lima
Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Lima. It takes around 30 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling on public transport takes around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Juan to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
Currently, ج.م. 5,954 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from San Juan to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 13,627. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from San Juan to LIM, book ahead. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
Affordable San Juan to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a better deal comes up on plane tickets from San Juan to LIM.
Find the best deal on a flight from San Juan to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'
The best time to fly from San Juan to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from San Juan to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM). February is the most popular month to visit Lima. If you like your getaways a little more chill, think about going in December.
When booking your San Juan to LIM plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. February is the warmest month in Lima, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 26ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from San Juan to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport in August when temperatures are between 14ºC and 21ºC.
More about Lima
Once you've booked your flight from San Juan to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Lima:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. La Casa de la Gastronomia Peruana, Lima Cathedral and Lima Main Square are essential stops on your Lima itinerary.
Explore more of Peru
Huancayo is just one of the many cities in Peru waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Lima. Around 209 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Cristo Rey, Los Pinos - Cochas Chico. Ecological Park and Mirador Chonta.
Ica is another sought-after destination in Peru and is around 274 kilometres southeast of Lima. No journey is complete without visiting Oasis of Huacachina, Mirador de Huacachina and Las Dunas de la Huacachina.
