Flying from Columbus to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM): what you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with figuring out where you'll leave from in Columbus. John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Columbus to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) departing from here.
The timezone in Lima is UTC-5, which is 1 hour behind Columbus. Jorge Chavez International Airport is located in Lima.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from Columbus to LIM.
Popular months like July or high seasons such as Thanksgiving and Christmas will mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a wise move.
Airports in Columbus
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from Columbus to LIM. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH). Take a pause at one of these airports:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
CMH is around 13 kilometres from central Columbus. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful traveller tool will give you the quickest route and your public transport options.
Catching an early flight from Columbus to Jorge Chavez International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near John Glenn Columbus International Airport:
About Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Columbus to Jorge Chavez International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near LIM:
Getting from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to central Lima
Jorge Chavez International Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from the centre of Lima. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 25 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Columbus to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
Lock in a one-way ticket from Columbus to Jorge Chavez International Airport from R 4,662 or travel return from just R 8,958. Prices are accurate at the time of listing and may change based on availability when you book.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from Columbus to LIM if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your ticket from Columbus to Jorge Chavez International Airport.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Columbus to Jorge Chavez International Airport.
The best time to fly from Columbus to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
August is the most popular month for flights from Columbus to Jorge Chavez International Airport. To skip the crowds, plan your trip to Lima in April when things are quieter.
Think about the type of weather that'll suit your plans for Lima. February is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Columbus to LIM sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 26ºC.
August sees average temperatures of between 14ºC and 21ºC. Look for cheap flights from Columbus to Jorge Chavez International Airport sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Lima
After booking your flight from Columbus to Jorge Chavez International Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Lima:
Machu Picchu Park and Plaza de Armas are just a couple of the popular attractions to add to your Lima to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Huaca Pucllana.
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