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Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $76 or less one-way.
The cheapest flight from Lima to Cusco was found, on average, 60 days before departure.
Book at least 4 weeks before departure in order to get a below-average price.
High season is considered to be June, July and August. The cheapest month to fly is February.
The Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) in Cusco is located in an area prone to unexpected weather changes. Keep in mind that this may cause your flight from Lima to Cusco to be delayed. If this is the case, you can stop for a relaxing express massage on the second floor near the food court of Lima Airport while you wait for your flight to depart.
Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport is quite small, however it compensates for its size with the gorgeous mountainous landscape that welcomes passengers as they get off the plane. The airport offers limited amenities, however if you need a snack before exploring Cusco, there are a few snack bars and a restaurant on the second floor, after baggage claim and customs.
The flight from Lima to Cusco is not long, but if you need to kill some time at the Cusco airport after your arrival, you can pay an entrance fee of S/ 94 (about C$ 38) at the Club Lounge on the first floor where you can relax and enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks. The lounge is open from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm.
If you need to purchase local currency before leaving the airport, you’ll get the best rates when you withdraw money from one of the ATMs. You'll find these on the first floor after customs, and they accept all debit and credit cards.
If you haven’t made plans for a visit to Machu Picchu yet, stop by the tourist information centre on the first floor, at the back of the airport. It’s open from 6:00 am to 5:00 pm.
When departing from Lima Airport (LIM) you can find somewhere to eat no matter what the time is. The airport offers several eateries, all of which are open 24h. They include a few restaurants for you to choose from, as well as some snack bars.
If you want to book a taxi after arriving at Cusco Airport (CUZ) then the only authorised taxi company is Llama Taxis. You can find their desk in the baggage claim area and reserve your taxi directly.
Before departing from LIM Airport for Cusco you can spend your time doing some shopping at the airport shops, which you’ll find are open 24h.
If you need any assistance at LIM Airport, you can approach the information desk that is located near the international arrivals area on the main floor. Here you’ll find staff who speak English and can assist you with any problems you may be having.
After landing at CUZ Airport you can sign into the WiFi within the airport. This will cost you around 18 PEN (3.60 GBP) for every 2h of use. You can also access WiFi at the airport in one of the cafes after making a purchase.
At CUZ Airport you’ll find a travel market and a pharmacy if you are in need of anything. They are located landside on Floor 2 and are open 24h.
Before departing from LIM Airport you’ll find several ATMs located in the main hall, the domestic and international terminals, as well as the Peru Plaza if you need some cash.
FAQs for booking flights from Lima to Cusco
Regardless of the class, you are flying, there are three lounges you can relax in before your flight to Cusco. The Caral VP Lounge is located in the domestic concourse on the second floor, where you’ll be able to enjoy showers and a place to rest before your flight. The El Salon by Newrest lounge is located by Gate 13, however, you’ll need a membership to enter. Here you’ll find refreshments, showers, and much more.
While there aren’t any hotels at the airport, there are several within walking distance of the hotel for you to choose from. The Wayqey Hotel is located about 10min from the airport and Hotel Sonnenthal Cusco is also about 10min away. The latter offers an airport shuttle service if you prefer not to walk.
Yes, you’ll find that there are several companies for you to choose from once landing. Car hire companies such as Hertz, Europcar, Budget, and Avis have desks located in Terminal 3 where you can hire a car. Other companys’ desks can be found throughout the airport, such as Alamo, which is in the domestic baggage claim area.
CUZ Airport is about 3.4 miles from the historic centre of Cusco (Plaza de Armas), which is around a 20min car ride. From the airport, you can catch a shared-ride minibus, called a “combi”, from outside the airport terminal exit. There is also the option of a taxi, but they are unmetered and you can expect to pay around 10–14 PEN (2–3 GBP) to get to the centre.
In normal times, a total of 549 direct flights connect Lima to Cusco weekly. On average, there are 78 departures per day.
The earliest flight leaves Lima at 04:15 and lands in Cusco at 05:35.
The last flight leaves Lima at 20:30 and lands in Cusco at 21:55.
All the following airlines operate direct flights between Lima and Cusco: Aeromexico, Delta, Sky Airline, Iberia, JetSMART Peru, and LATAM Airlines.
The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Lima to Cusco flight route.
SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Lima and Cusco, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.
There are direct flights from Lima to Cusco on a daily basis.
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