Flying from San Juan to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM): What you need to know
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) is San Juan's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from San Juan to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) taking off from here.
Jorge Chavez International Airport is located in Lima. The city runs on the UTC-5 timezone and is one hour behind San Juan.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from San Juan to LIM. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Planning to travel during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in San Juan
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from San Juan to LIM with a stopover. To explore your options departing from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between SJU and LIM include:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
Travelling from central San Juan to SJU takes about 55 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from San Juan to Jorge Chavez International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport:
Of all flights departing from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, 73.65% land on schedule at their destination.
Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG)
You can get to SIG from central San Juan in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour to cover the 8 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your San Juan to LIM flight? Relax in a hotel near Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
About Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
If you're coming in on a late flight from San Juan to Jorge Chavez International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near LIM:
Travel at your own speed with a Jorge Chavez International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Budget and chase adventure across Lima and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your San Juan to Jorge Chavez International Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to central Lima
Jorge Chavez International Airport to central Lima is roughly 8 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Travelling by public transport takes about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Juan to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from San Juan to Jorge Chavez International Airport is R 2,731. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 5,745. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from San Juan to LIM, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
Cheap San Juan to Jorge Chavez International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
Locking in a cheap plane ticket from San Juan to LIM is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when prices go down.
Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from San Juan to Jorge Chavez International Airport. Choose the flight times, carriers and stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from San Juan to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from San Juan to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM). August is the busiest month to visit Lima. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in April.
Lock in a San Juan to LIM plane ticket departing in February if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can 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 San Juan to Jorge Chavez International Airport in August when temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF).
More about Lima
Start your Lima trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from San Juan to Jorge Chavez International Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Machu Picchu Park, Iguazú Park and La Casa de la Gastronomia Peruana are must-visits when exploring Lima.
Explore more of Peru
Huancayo is just one of the many cities in Peru waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Lima. Around 209 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Cristo Rey, Los Pinos - Cochas Chico. Ecological Park and Mirador Chonta.
Ica is another essential stop in Peru and is around 274 kilometres south-east of Lima. No trip is complete without visiting Oasis of Huacachina, Mirador de Huacachina and Las Dunas de la Huacachina.
