Travelling from Shanghai to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM): What you need to know
The timezone in Lima is UTC-5, which is 13 hours behind Shanghai. Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport is located in Lima.
To ensure you get on your flight from Shanghai to LIM, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Popular months like February or other peak seasons mean bigger queues and potential delays. Stay ahead of the crowds by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Whether you're eager to explore another city as part of your journey or just have a break, we make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To check out your options leaving from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Shanghai to LIM.
PVG is around 48 kilometres from central Shanghai. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
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82% of flights leaving Shanghai Pudong International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, delays are unlikely when jetting out of PVG.
PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
SHA is around 14 kilometres from central Shanghai. It takes 30 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 40 minutes.
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Most flights that leave Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport get to their destination on schedule. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 85%.
The street address for SHA is 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
About Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
Have a late flight from Shanghai to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near LIM and shut your eyes sooner:
For the lowest price, book your ride around three weeks ahead of your Shanghai to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport flight.
Getting from Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to central Lima
Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Lima. It takes around 30 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
$1,222 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport. A return flight starts from $2,126. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Shanghai to LIM if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Shanghai to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
February is the most popular month for flights from Shanghai to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM). Visit Lima in December if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Lock in a Shanghai to LIM plane ticket departing in February if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Lima to range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Shanghai to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport in August if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF).
More about Lima
After booking your flight from Shanghai to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Lima:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. La Casa de la Gastronomia Peruana, Lima Cathedral and Lima Main Square are top attractions which should feature on every Lima itinerary.
Explore more of Peru
Lima has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Peru just waiting to be explored. About 209 kilometres east of Lima, a visit to Huancayo will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Cristo Rey, Los Pinos - Cochas Chico. Ecological Park and Mirador Chonta.
Ica is another must-experience destination in Peru and is around 274 kilometres southeast of Lima. No trip is complete without seeing Oasis of Huacachina, Mirador de Huacachina and Las Dunas de la Huacachina.