Flying from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM): what you need to know
Lima's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Lima one hour behind San Juan.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your SJU to LIM flight.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between SJU and LIM:
El Dorado International Airport
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
Punta Cana International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
$238 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport flight. Return flights start at $503. These prices can change depending on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SJU to LIM, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for a flight from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from SJU to LIM.
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Handy information about Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
Of all flights departing from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, 73.65% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport is around 8 kilometres from central San Juan. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to SJU:
Arriving at Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
Consider booking a hotel near LIM if you're on a late Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Jorge Chavez International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Budget and explore beyond Lima's usual tourist stops.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Jorge Chavez International Airport about three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to central Lima
Jorge Chavez International Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from central Lima. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
When to fly to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Lima. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Lima is February, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from SJU to LIM in August if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.
Explore more of Peru
You've visited Lima, now it's time to discover other corners of Peru. Travel around 11 kilometres west to Callao to tick off its popular sights. From Temático Marina de Guerra Del Peru Park to Los Jazmines Park and Monumento a Santa Rosa de Lima, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Trujillo is another standout destination in Peru and is around 483 kilometres north-west of Lima. No journey is complete without dropping by Portada Moche. Santa Rosa. Entrada Huaca del sol. Huaco Fertilidad. Parque temático Moche, Plaza de Armas El Milagro and Plaza de Armas de Trujillo.