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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.

Only LATAM Airlines operates flights between Lima and Rio de Janeiro.

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).

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

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

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

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $587 return via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP), compared with $877 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $48–$141 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Brasilia (BSB) – 1% of one-stop connections

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 5% on the Lima to Rio de Janeiro route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $688 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $719, a difference of $31. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 3 minutes.

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%.

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.

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

• Earliest: departs at 09:25 and lands at 14:36
• Latest: departs at 23:10 and lands at 04:21.

The flight takes about 5h 11m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 32% above the route average of $699. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Lima to Rio de Janeiro takes 5h 11m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $491 to $3,690. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Lima to Rio de Janeiro are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $365, which is 21% below the typical average for this route.

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

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Brasilia (BSB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 54m, compared to 9h 16m via Santa Cruz de la Sierra Viru Viru Intl (VVI) and 12h 37m via Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU).

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.

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 from around $15:

• FOCO
• Localiza
• Avis
• MOVIDA
• Budget

Near Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) – daily rates from around $15:

• FOCO
• MOVIDA
• Avis
• Budget
• Localiza

Return flights from Lima to Rio de Janeiro range from $589 to $799, with an average of $699 over the past 12 months. Anything below $589 counts as a good deal.