Travelling from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lima Airport (LIM): what you need to know
The timezone in Lima is UTC-5, which is one hour ahead of Chicago.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ORD to LIM flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lima Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ORD and LIM:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Miami International Airport
Cancun Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lima Airport (LIM)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lima Airport flight is R 2,632. A round-trip fare right now is R 6,779. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's often best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from ORD to LIM. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lima Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across the month and score a great deal.
Landing cheap flights from ORD to LIM couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lima Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Chicago O'Hare International Airport, data shows 70% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near ORD. Whether you've booked an early flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lima Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Lima Airport (LIM)
Reserve a hotel close to LIM if you have a late Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lima Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with a Lima Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Budget and experience more of Lima and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Lima Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Lima Airport (LIM) to central Lima
From Lima Airport, Lima is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It'll take around 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Lima Airport (LIM)
The quietest month for a flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lima Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Lima based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lima Airport for February if you want to visit Lima during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ORD to LIM in August if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.
Explore more of Peru
Callao is just one of the many places in Peru waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Lima. Around 11 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Islas Palomino, Malecón Pardo La Punta - Callao and Fortaleza Real Felipe.
Trujillo is another essential stop in Peru and is around 483 kilometres north-west of Lima. No journey is complete without visiting Iglesia de La Merced, Plaza de Armas de Trujillo and Playa de Huanchaco.