Travelling from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 8 hours 45 minutes.
Los Angeles is two hours behind Lima and follows the UTC-7 timezone.
Every week, there are 14 Jorge Chavez International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flights. If you prefer to take off as early as possible, go for the 00:50 LATAM Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 12:00 with LATAM Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to board your LIM to LAX flight.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
LATAM Airlines is your gateway to discovering Los Angeles (and maybe even some other exciting corners of United States!). Check out the direct flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
LATAM Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
LATAM Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for LIM to LAX flights, with 91.58% of its services landing on schedule.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LIM and LAX:
El Salvador International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
Cancun International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
$404 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Jorge Chavez International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $783. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Score cheap tickets from LIM to LAX by booking at least 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
Jorge Chavez International Airport maintains a strong on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from LIM land on schedule 81.53% of the time.
Jorge Chavez International Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Lima. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near LIM:
Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Jorge Chavez International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near LAX instead:
Grab a Los Angeles International Airport rental car and explore Los Angeles and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are popular providers you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Los Angeles International Airport about one week ahead.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
LAX is located at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Los Angeles. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 55 minutes.
When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
July is the most popular month for flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Los Angeles in May.
Lock in your flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Los Angeles during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LIM to LAX in February. Temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
San Diego is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Los Angeles. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
If there's time to check out another side of United States, consider San Jose, about 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles. Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art are key highlights.