Flying from Toronto to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with working out where you'll leave from in Toronto. Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Toronto to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) departing from here.
The average duration of a direct Toronto to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport flight is 7 hours 55 minutes.
Lima's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Toronto. Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport is located in Lima.
You can choose from 3 direct flights every week between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM). This is the most popular route, with Air Transat offering a 7am departure from YYZ to LIM.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Toronto to LIM.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Airports in Toronto
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Go straight to your destination from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Direct flights from Toronto to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) can be booked from here.
When departing from YYZ, you can take a direct flight from Toronto to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport with Air Transat.
Most passengers prefer to fly with Air Transat from YYZ to LIM.
Among carriers on this route, Air Canada has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
The journey from central Toronto to YYZ takes around 25 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near Toronto Pearson International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Toronto to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
68% of flights leaving from Toronto Pearson International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
You can get to YTZ from central Toronto in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport will take roughly 20 minutes to cover the 3 kilometres or so.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your Toronto to LIM flight:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time performance rate of 70%. This figure highlights how often flights that leave from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)
The journey to YHM from central Toronto is around 1 hour 50 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 72 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Toronto to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport and get to your check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
The on-time performance rating of YHM is 68%. To put it simply, that's how frequently flights from this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
About Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Toronto to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near LIM instead:
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle around three weeks before your Toronto to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport flight.
Getting from Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to central Lima
From Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport, central Lima is around 13 kilometres away. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
ج.م. 9,120 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport. Return flights start at ج.م. 17,747. These prices can change depending on demand.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Toronto to LIM. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Affordable Toronto to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
February is the busiest month for flights from Toronto to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM). Plan your visit to Lima in December if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Book a Toronto to LIM plane ticket departing in February if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Lima to range from 19ºC to 26ºC.
August sees temperatures of between 14ºC and 21ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Toronto to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Lima
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Lima right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Toronto to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. La Casa de la Gastronomia Peruana, Lima Cathedral and Lima Main Square are must-do's during your Lima adventure.
Explore more of Peru
You've done Lima, now it's time to discover more of Peru. Journey around 209 kilometres east to Huancayo to check off its top sights. From Cristo Rey to Los Pinos - Cochas Chico. Ecological Park and Mirador Chonta, your itinerary will be busy.
Ica is another standout destination in Peru and is around 274 kilometres southeast of Lima. No trip is complete without visiting Oasis of Huacachina, Mirador de Huacachina and Las Dunas de la Huacachina.
