Flying from Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR) to Lima Airport (LIM): what you need to know
Lima is one hour ahead of Puerto Vallarta and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your PVR to LIM flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you want to visit a new city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Puerto Vallarta Airport to Lima Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport is a sought-after stop between PVR and LIM.
Handy information about Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
Of all flights leaving Puerto Vallarta Airport, 73% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Puerto Vallarta to Puerto Vallarta Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Expect a trip time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel near PVR? If you're boarding an early flight from Puerto Vallarta Airport to Lima Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Lima Airport (LIM)
If you're landing on a late Puerto Vallarta Airport to Lima Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near LIM:
Follow your own route with a Lima Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Budget and find adventure across Lima and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Lima Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Lima Airport (LIM)
August is the busiest month for flights from Puerto Vallarta Airport to Lima Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Lima in March.
Before locking in your flight from Puerto Vallarta Airport to Lima Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Lima, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PVR to LIM in August. Average temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of Peru
You've visited Lima, now it's time to explore other corners of Peru. Travel about 11 kilometres west to Callao to tick off its leading sights. From Islas Palomino to Malecón Pardo La Punta - Callao and Fortaleza Real Felipe, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Peru, head for Trujillo, roughly 483 kilometres north-west of Lima. Iglesia de La Merced, Plaza de Armas de Trujillo and Playa de Huanchaco are key highlights.