Travelling from Buenos Aires to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM): What you need to know
Set your travel plans in motion by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Buenos Aires to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM). Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airfield (AEP) and Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport (EZE) are Buenos Aires's main airports.
4 hours 50 minutes is the average duration of a direct Buenos Aires to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport flight.
The timezone in Lima is UTC-5, which is two hours behind Buenos Aires. Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport is located in Lima.
The most popular route is from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airfield (AEP) to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM), with 31 direct weekly services. If you're ready to head out sooner, the earliest flight from AEP to LIM is the 4:50am Sky Airline service. If you're looking to take off later, the last departure is at 8:10pm with LATAM Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Buenos Aires to LIM.
Popular months like September or other peak periods mean longer lines and potential delays. Get a head start by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airfield (AEP)
Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airfield (AEP) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Buenos Aires to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) depart from this terminal.
At AEP, there's a range of airlines operating direct flights from Buenos Aires to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport, such as:
Most travellers prefer to book seats with LATAM Airlines between AEP and LIM.
Among carriers operating on this route, Sky Airline leads the way for on-time arrivals.
Whether you want to explore another city as part of your journey or just have a break, we make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To check out your options leaving from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airfield (AEP), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Buenos Aires to LIM.
Located around 8 kilometres from the centre of Buenos Aires, AEP can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airfield. Whether you're catching an early flight from Buenos Aires to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the answer:
Of the departures from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airfield, 64% land on time at their destination.
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport (EZE)
You can book a direct Buenos Aires to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) plane ticket with departures from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport (EZE). Figure out if flying from EZE works better for your plans.
From EZE, direct flights from Buenos Aires to LIM can be booked with LATAM Airlines.
On the EZE to LIM route, LATAM Airlines is the go-to airline for most travellers on this route.
With 79.17% of its services arriving as planned, Sky Airline is the top on-time carrier flying between Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport and Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport.
Experience more along the way with a stopover on your flight from Buenos Aires to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport and LIM:
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL)
Santa Cruz Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)
You can reach EZE from the centre of Buenos Aires in approximately 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to travel the 32 kilometres or so.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport the day before your Buenos Aires to LIM flight:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 78%.
About Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
Consider staying in a hotel near LIM if you're catching a late flight from Buenos Aires to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport. Check in to one of these options and call it a night faster:
Booking your ride around three weeks in advance of your Buenos Aires to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to central Lima
Central Lima is around 13 kilometres from Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Buenos Aires to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport is $304. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $512. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
To snag cheap flights from Buenos Aires to LIM, book your ticket one month ahead of your planned departure.
June is when you're most likely to land a good deal on a Buenos Aires to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Buenos Aires to LIM.
Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from Buenos Aires to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport. Pick the departure times, airlines and number of stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Buenos Aires to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
February is the busiest month for flights from Buenos Aires to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM). Visit Lima in December if you prefer a quieter experience.
Lock in a Buenos Aires to LIM plane ticket departing in February if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Lima to range from 19ºC to 26ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Buenos Aires to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport in August if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC and 21ºC.
More about Lima
Start your Lima trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Buenos Aires to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
La Casa de la Gastronomia Peruana and Lima Cathedral are a couple of major attractions to put on your Lima must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Lima Main Square.
Explore more of Peru
You've seen 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 sought-after destination in Peru and is around 274 kilometres southeast of Lima. No journey is complete without a visit to Oasis of Huacachina, Mirador de Huacachina and Las Dunas de la Huacachina.