Travelling from Fort Lauderdale to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM): What you need to know
Fort Lauderdale's main base, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), is where many great holidays begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM).
Expect to be in the air for 5 hours 50 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Fort Lauderdale to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport flight.
Lima (where Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport is located) and Fort Lauderdale share the UTC-5 timezone. You can plan your trip without factoring in timezone differences.
You can pick from 2 direct weekly services between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM). This is the most popular route when departing from Fort Lauderdale.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from Fort Lauderdale to LIM.
Peak months like March or high seasons such as Christmas and New Year will mean bigger waits at check-in and security. Travelling then? Play it safe and head to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of an international flight is wise.
Airports in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
You can jump on a direct flight from Fort Lauderdale to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) departing from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
When jetting out of FLL, you can take a direct flight from Fort Lauderdale to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport with Spirit Airlines.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between FLL and LIM is Spirit Airlines.
With 77.78% of its services landing as planned, Spirit Airlines is the top on-time carrier on this route.
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to LIM that include a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between FLL and LIM include:
Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE)
FLL is around 11 kilometres from central Fort Lauderdale. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Fort Lauderdale to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by staying at one of these hotels close to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport:
When it comes to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport's on-time performance, 75% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find FLL at 320 Terminal Drive.
About Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
If you have a late flight from Fort Lauderdale to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near LIM:
Get the best deal by booking your ride around three weeks before your Fort Lauderdale to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport flight.
Getting from Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to central Lima
Central Lima is around 13 kilometres from Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport is R 3,332. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 7,220. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to LIM if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Fort Lauderdale to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport ticket.
Locking in a cheap plane ticket from Fort Lauderdale to LIM couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when the price has dropped.
Save money on your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport by using filters. Select your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
February is when most people book flights from Fort Lauderdale to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM). Plan your visit to Lima in December if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Lock in a Fort Lauderdale to LIM plane ticket departing in February if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Lima to range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport in August when temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF).
More about Lima
Once you've booked your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Lima:
Your Lima visit should come with a side of sightseeing. Major attractions that should be on your list include La Casa de la Gastronomia Peruana, Lima Cathedral and Lima Main Square.
Explore more of Peru
Huancayo is just one of the many cities in Peru waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Lima. Around 209 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Cristo Rey, Los Pinos - Cochas Chico. Ecological Park and Mirador Chonta.
Around 274 kilometres southeast of Lima, Ica is another favourite stop in Peru. Experience major highlights starting with Oasis of Huacachina, Mirador de Huacachina and Las Dunas de la Huacachina.