Travelling from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) to Lima Airport (LIM): what you need to know
Washington DC and Lima are in the UTC-5 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your BWI to LIM flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Lima Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BWI and LIM:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Miami International Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) to Lima Airport (LIM)
At the moment, $283 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Baltimore Washington International Airport to Lima Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $603. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from BWI to LIM. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when looking for your flight from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Lima Airport.
Snapping up cheap flights from BWI to LIM is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as fares go down.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Lima Airport.
Handy information about Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
Of all flights departing from Baltimore Washington International Airport, 77% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Baltimore Washington International Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Lima Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to BWI:
Arriving at Lima Airport (LIM)
Consider staying in a hotel near LIM if you have a late Baltimore Washington International Airport to Lima Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Lima Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of Lima and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Lima Airport around three weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Lima Airport (LIM)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Lima Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Lima. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Lima is February, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Lima Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
August has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BWI to LIM sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Peru
Lima is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Peru waiting to be discovered. Around 11 kilometres west of Lima, a trip to Callao will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Islas Palomino, Malecón Pardo La Punta - Callao and Fortaleza Real Felipe.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Peru, consider Trujillo, about 483 kilometres north-west of Lima. Iglesia de La Merced, Plaza de Armas de Trujillo and Playa de Huanchaco are among its highlights.