Travelling from Asheville Airport (AVL) to Lima Airport (LIM): what you need to know
Asheville and Lima share the UTC-5 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to board your AVL to LIM flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Asheville Airport to Lima Airport. These are the top stopovers between AVL and LIM:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
New York Newark Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Asheville Airport (AVL) to Lima Airport (LIM)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Asheville Airport to Lima Airport flight is $603. A return plane ticket is currently $975. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from AVL to LIM if you book in advance. Airlines often have some terrific early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Asheville Airport to Lima Airport across the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from AVL to LIM by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Asheville Airport to Lima Airport.
Handy information about Asheville Airport (AVL)
You'll find AVL at 61 Terminal Drive.
74% of flights taking off from Asheville Airport reach their destination on time.
Asheville Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Asheville. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to AVL? If you've booked an early flight from Asheville Airport to Lima Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Lima Airport (LIM)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Asheville Airport to Lima Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LIM instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Lima Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of Lima and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Lima Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Lima Airport (LIM)
August is the busiest month for flights from Asheville Airport to Lima Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Lima in March.
Before locking in your flight from Asheville Airport to Lima Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Lima, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
August has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Search for cheap tickets from AVL to LIM sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Peru
Callao is just one of the many places in Peru waiting to be explored after you've seen Lima. Around 11 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Islas Palomino, Malecón Pardo La Punta - Callao and Fortaleza Real Felipe.
Trujillo is another standout destination in Peru and is around 483 kilometres north-west of Lima. No journey is complete without dropping by Iglesia de La Merced, Plaza de Armas de Trujillo and Playa de Huanchaco.