New York to Lima (JFK–LIM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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JFK–LIM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. LATAM Chile leads the route. The flight covers 3,645 miles in approximately 7h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA LATAM Chile | 10 | 763 | 7h56-8h | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Lima from New York
| Metric | JFK→LIM | TEB→LIM | EWR→LIM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from JFK | – | 21 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 10 | 1 | 7 |
| Flight time | 7h 58m | 6h 24m | 7h 55m |
| Departure OTP | 69% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
JFK: EDT · LIM: -05
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 5:00 PM in Lima.
US passport holders enter Peru visa-free for up to 183 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. At Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, immigration stamps your passport and writes the authorized number of days (up to 183). A return or onward ticket may be requested. An online Tarjeta Andina de Migracion (TAM) form at tam.migraciones.gob.pe should be completed within 48 hours before arrival.
The number of days granted at entry is at the immigration officer's discretion, so if you plan a long stay, have your itinerary ready to show. Extensions beyond the granted period require visiting the Superintendencia Nacional de Migraciones in Lima. Machu Picchu requires advance booking: purchase tickets at machupicchu.gob.pe for specific time slots. The daily visitor limit is 4,044 per day across 3 circuits. The train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes (the base town for Machu Picchu) takes 1 hour 30 minutes on PeruRail or Inca Rail.
Direct flights from Miami (MIA) to Lima run about 5 hours 30 minutes on LATAM and American Airlines. New York JFK to LIM runs about 7 hours 30 minutes on LATAM and JetBlue. Houston, Fort Lauderdale, Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Orlando also have nonstop service. Peru uses the Peruvian sol (PEN), trading at roughly 3.75 PEN per $1. US dollars are accepted at tourist businesses in Lima, Cusco, and other tourist hubs. ATMs are common in cities. Card payments work at hotels and restaurants. Cusco sits at 3,400m elevation: arrive a day early to acclimatize before heading to Machu Picchu. Lima's food scene is world-class: ceviche at a market costs PEN 15 to PEN 30 ($4 to $8), while a full meal at a top restaurant runs PEN 80 to PEN 200 ($21 to $53).
The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.
JFK–LIM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JFK to LIM
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) are connected by nonstop service from LATAM Chile. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
JFK to LIM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to LIM is about 7 hours 58 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,645 miles (5,866 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 20 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via José Joaquín de Olmedo, El Dorado and Las Américas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).