Flying from New York to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM): what you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when planning your flight from New York to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM). Explore your options for leaving Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
Book a direct flight from New York to Jorge Chavez International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 7 hours 59 minutes.
Jorge Chavez International Airport is located in Lima. The city operates in the UTC-5 timezone and is 1 hour behind New York.
With 12 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) is the busiest route. LATAM Airlines operates the earliest flight at 00:20. If you prefer to get more out of your day before taking off, the latest flight from EWR to LIM is with LATAM Airlines at 23:50.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from New York to LIM. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like August? Busy periods (like spring break, summer and Thanksgiving) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in New York
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
You can jump on a direct flight from New York to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) out of Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
If you plan to leave from EWR, you can take a direct flight from New York to Jorge Chavez International Airport with United.
We make it a cinch to find a flight from New York to LIM that includes a stopover. To see your options departing from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Popular stopovers between EWR and LIM include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
EWR is approximately 24 kilometres from central New York. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential traveller tool will show you the best route and your public transport options.
Have an early flight from New York to Jorge Chavez International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near Newark Liberty International Airport:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Prefer to leave from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)? You can reserve a direct flight from New York to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) departing from this busy hub.
LATAM Airlines operates direct flights from New York to LIM leaving from JFK. Book your favourite window seat and arrive at your destination in a single journey.
Split up your flight from New York to Jorge Chavez International Airport with a stop so you can freshen up or tick a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between John F. Kennedy International Airport and LIM include:
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Using public transport, you can travel from central New York to JFK in about 1 hour and 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 48 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not spend an extra night away from home? Consider checking in to one of these hotels near John F. Kennedy International Airport the day before your flight from New York to LIM:
About Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from New York to Jorge Chavez International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near LIM instead:
Getting from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to central Lima
From Jorge Chavez International Airport, Lima is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
$152 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from New York to Jorge Chavez International Airport. Return flights start from $631. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
We recommend booking 8 months before your departure date. Flight price data suggests you're more likely to find cheap tickets from New York to LIM around that time.
To score the best deal on your tickets from New York to Jorge Chavez International Airport, book your trip for May (it's when flights are cheapest). Travel dates flexible? Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the most affordable day to fly.
Create a Price Alert and keep an eye on changes on this route through push notifications or email. You'll be the first to know when prices fall. Timing is key for finding cheap tickets from New York to LIM.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from New York to Jorge Chavez International Airport.
The best time to fly from New York to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
August is the most popular month to board a flight from New York to Jorge Chavez International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Lima, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Lock in your flight from New York to LIM for February if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Lima to range from 19ºC to 26ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from New York to Jorge Chavez International Airport in August when temperatures average between 14ºC and 21ºC.
More about Lima
After locking in your flight from New York to Jorge Chavez International Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Lima:
Machu Picchu Park and Plaza de Armas are a couple of big attractions to put on your Lima to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Huaca Pucllana.
Complete your Lima trip with a car rental
We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from New York to Jorge Chavez International Airport to track down your ideal ride. Check out our car rentals in Lima and easily compare your options. Plus you'll find all the info you need to know, from the most popular rental company to the average daily price.