Cusco to Lima (CUZ–LIM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Cusco to Lima
3 carriers, 364 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines
364 Flights/wk
364 mi
1h 28m nonstop
5 1-stop hubs
CUZ–LIM is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. LATAM Chile, JetSMART and SKY Airline lead the route. The flight covers 364 miles in approximately 1h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop CUZ–LIM service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| LA LATAM Chile Also: AR, IB | 174 | 319, 320 | 1h28-1h42 | – | – | AR, IB |
| JA JetSMART | 79 | 320 | 1h33-1h40 | – | – | – |
| H2 SKY Airline Also: UX | 57 | 32N | 1h35-1h45 | – | – | UX |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CUZ to LIM direction.
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50
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12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
64
Nonstop flights
364
Outbound / wk
308
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CUZ to LIM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
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Hubs
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Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
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Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Lima from Cusco
Nearby airports with service to Jorge Chávez International Airport.
| Metric | CUZ→LIM | AYP→LIM | JUL→LIM |
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| Distance from CUZ | – | 155 mi | 179 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 364 | 50 | 67 |
| Flight time | 1h 28m | 0h 50m | 1h 40m |
Ayacucho (AYP) to Lima flights · Juliaca (JUL) to Lima flights · Puerto Maldonado (PEM) to Lima flights
Airports within 200 miles of CUZ with service to Jorge Chávez International Airport.
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Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Lima is 0 hours
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Cusco.
CUZ: -05 · LIM: -05
When it's 6:00 PM in Cusco, it's 6:00 PM in Lima.
CUZ: -05 · LIM: -05
When it's 6:00 PM in Cusco, it's 6:00 PM in Lima.
Distance & Flight Time
364 mi / 586 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 28m to 1h 45m.
Facts
CUZ–LIM Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Cusco to Lima route.
Route details
Distance364 mi / 586 km
Flight time1h 28m to 1h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights364 out / 308 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Destination: LIM
Full nameJorge Chávez International Airport
IATA / ICAOLIM / SPJC
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Passengers/yr24.5M
Elevation113 ft / 34 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about CUZ to LIM flights.
Nonstop flights from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport to Jorge Chávez International Airport take approximately 1h 28m to 1h 45m. The route covers 364 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: SKY Airline, JetSMART and LATAM Chile. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 364 nonstop flights per week from CUZ to LIM. The return direction has about 308 weekly flights.
Yes, return flights from LIM to CUZ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.
LATAM Peru operates 6 to 8 daily nonstops. Sky Airline Peru runs 2 to 3. JetSMART Peru adds 1 to 2 frequencies. Total nonstop departures are around 10 to 13 per day in each direction. Block time is 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes. This is Peru's busiest domestic route by a wide margin.
Cusco's Alejandro Velasco Astete airport sits at 10,860 feet (3,310 meters). The altitude limits aircraft performance, especially in warm weather. Airlines typically restrict payload on departures. Afternoon thermal activity and cloud buildup can cause delays or cancellations, particularly during the wet season from December through March. Morning departures are more reliable.
Jorge Chavez International Airport in Lima has a single terminal building. Domestic departures use the south wing gates. Arrivals exit through the same central baggage hall. A new second terminal is under construction. Cusco also has a single terminal. Both airports are straightforward to navigate.
Early morning departures from Cusco have the best on-time performance. Afternoon flights face higher risk of weather delays due to convective cloud buildup at altitude. The first departures around 5:00 to 6:00 AM frequently operate in clear conditions. If your schedule is flexible, the morning slots give you the most predictable experience.
Cusco to Lima: Peru's Highest-Traffic Domestic Route
CUZ-LIM is the backbone of Peruvian domestic aviation. LATAM Peru holds the dominant position with 6 to 8 daily nonstops, while Sky Airline and JetSMART add low-cost competition. Block time is 1 hour 20 to 30 minutes for the 585 km sector. Cusco's airport sits at 10,860 feet elevation, which imposes operational limits on aircraft weight and creates afternoon weather vulnerability. Morning flights are significantly more reliable. The route carries enormous tourist traffic: Cusco is the gateway to Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley, and nearly all international visitors reach it through Lima. Business traffic between Peru's capital and its tourism economy runs year-round.
Altitude Operations and Planning
Cusco's high-altitude airport is the single biggest factor in this route's operational profile. Thin air reduces engine performance and lift, so airlines sometimes restrict passenger loads or cargo on hot afternoons. The wet season from December through March brings afternoon thunderstorms that can ground departures for hours. Dry season from May through October has clearer skies and more consistent schedules. Lima's Jorge Chavez airport operates at sea level with no comparable weather constraints. For travelers connecting from international flights in Lima to Cusco, a minimum 2-hour connection is wise given potential gate changes in Lima's busy terminal. The new Lima airport terminal will expand capacity when it opens.