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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New York to Lima:

• Earliest: departs at 00:10 and lands at 08:13
• Latest: departs at 23:59 and lands at 08:02.

The flight takes about 8h 03m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from New York to Lima.

A direct flight from New York to Lima takes 8h 03m, covering 9,452 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 New York to Lima range from $827 to $1,273, with an average of $997 over the past 12 months. Anything below $827 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 8% above the route average of $997. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $835 return via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared with $1,084 for direct.

LATAM Airlines is the only airline operating New York to Lima flights. 91% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $62–$141 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $891 to $5,831. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on New York to Lima flights:

• Delta
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from New York to Lima are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $429, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.

Lima J Chavez Intl Airport (LIM) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $22 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Alamo
• Sixt
• Hertz
• Budget
• FlexWays

Flights from New York to Lima may depart from several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA). Flights usually arrive at Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM).

Morning 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.

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 New York to Lima route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 38 minutes.

One-stop flights from New York to Lima most commonly connect through:

• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) – 34% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) – 24% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) – 10% of one-stop connections

Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) 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 New York to Lima route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $987 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,038, a difference of $51. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between New York and Lima. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• LATAM Airlines
• United Airlines

Flying via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 48m, compared to 10h 55m via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) and 11h 10m via Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo (GYE).

Lima is 1 hour behind New York (Peru Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Miraflores Central Park is one of the most viewed places in Lima on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating New York to Lima flights:

• LATAM Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• JetBlue: 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
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Delta: 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.

Hotel Costa del Sol is conveniently situated at the airport and welcomes late arrivals or early departing flyers with its snug rooms. Additionally, guests can enjoy spa facilities, a restaurant, bar, and business center in case you have business to do. The hotel is situated in front of the terminal buildings after exiting the security area.

The cheapest way to reach Lima from the airport is with the Airport Express Bus. Bus counters are situated in the arrivals hall of both terminals and a single ticket costs only S/ 27 ($8). There are also various licensed taxi companies waiting outside, such as Taxi 265 or Taxi Green. All taxi companies have information counters in the arrivals halls of both terminals, and a ride into Lima will cost around S/ 60 ($18).

To be more flexible during your time in Lima you can also rent a car from the many airport-based companies like Budget, Hertz, and Avis. All counters are available in the arrivals hall of the international airport and Hertz and Budget also have counters in the domestic terminal’s arrivals hall.

Long-term parking is possible at the Economy Lot at Newark airport, which is situated about 3 mi from the terminal halls. If you want to park your car here during your time in Lima, you need to pay about $18 for the first 24h and $6 for every subsequent 8h. Payment can only be done by credit card and you can reach the airport with complimentary shuttle buses.