Flying from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to Melbourne: what you need to know
Jorge Chavez International Airport is located in Lima. Based in the UTC+11 timezone, Melbourne is 16 hours ahead of Lima.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from LIM to Melbourne.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
You'll need an e-visa for Australia if you have a passport from Peru and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can be subject to change. So before booking your cheap ticket from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Melbourne, check with your airline as well as the destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest updates.
Located around 10 kilometres from the centre of Lima, LIM can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Melbourne? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to LIM:
How to find the cheapest flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to Melbourne
$1,321 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Melbourne. Return flights start from $2,543. These prices can change based on demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from LIM to Melbourne, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
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Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne is about 28 minutes by car. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
It'll take around 42 minutes to get there by public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Melbourne, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near MEL:
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Avalon Airport (AVV) is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. Following your flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Melbourne, it'll take you around 51 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also travel using public transport, which will take about 2 hours and 4 minutes.
Little River Bed and Breakfast is a comfortable accommodation option within an easy drive of AVV. Check in here after your flight from LIM to Melbourne and then put up the 'Do not disturb' sign for some uninterrupted rest.
Best time to go to Melbourne
July is the most popular month for flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Melbourne. To avoid the crowds, head to Melbourne in April when things are quieter.
When booking your flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Melbourne, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Melbourne, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 29ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 13ºC. Search for cheap flights from LIM to Melbourne sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Melbourne
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Melbourne right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Melbourne:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are must-visits when exploring Melbourne.
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