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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Lima to Rio de Janeiro:

• Earliest: departs at 09:25 and lands at 14:44
• Latest: departs at 23:25 and lands at 04:44.

The flight takes about 5h 19m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Lima to Rio de Janeiro.

A direct flight from Lima to Rio de Janeiro takes 5h 19m, covering 6,088 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Lima to Rio de Janeiro range from $605 to $833, with an average of $714 over the past 12 months. Anything below $605 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 35% above the $714 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $601 return via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP), compared with $889 for direct.

LATAM Airlines is the only airline operating Lima to Rio de Janeiro flights. 91% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $49–$143 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Lima to Rio de Janeiro flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Lima to Rio de Janeiro are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $347, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

Since Rio de Janeiro is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (GIG) – daily rates averaging $42:

• FOCO
• Localiza
• MOVIDA
• Avis
• Unidas

Near Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) – daily rates averaging $45:

• FOCO
• MOVIDA
• Avis
• Budget
• Unidas

Flights from Lima to Rio de Janeiro usually depart from Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM) and may arrive at several airports in Rio de Janeiro area, including Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG) and Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Lima to Rio de Janeiro route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 02m.

One-stop flights from Lima to Rio de Janeiro most commonly connect through:

• Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL) – 63% of one-stop connections
• Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Brasilia (BSB) – 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 5% on flights from Lima to Rio de Janeiro. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $698 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $734, a difference of $36.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Lima and Rio de Janeiro. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• LATAM Airlines
• Sky Airline

Flying via Brasilia (BSB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 50m, compared to 9h 16m via Santa Cruz de la Sierra Viru Viru Intl (VVI) and 10h 52m via Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini (EZE).

Rio de Janeiro is 2 hours ahead of Lima (Brasilia Time vs Peru Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Rio de Janeiro are Copacabana Beach and Leme Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Rio de Janeiro on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Lima to Rio de Janeiro flights:

• LATAM Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Sky Airline: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• LATAM Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Sky Airline: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.