Los Angeles to Lima (LAX–LIM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LAX–LIM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. LATAM Chile leads the route. The flight covers 4,176 miles in approximately 8h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 26 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA LATAM Chile Also: CX | 14 | 763 | 8h20-8h35 | – | CX |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Lima from Los Angeles
| Metric | LAX→LIM | SNA→LIM |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from LAX | – | 36 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 27 | – |
| Flight time | 8h 20m | 8h 13m |
| Departure OTP | 99% | – |
Travel Essentials
LAX: PDT · LIM: -05
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 8:00 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).
FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.
LAX–LIM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LAX to LIM
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) are connected by nonstop service from LATAM Chile. With 27 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
LAX to LIM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LAX to LIM ranges from 8 hours 20 minutes to 8 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,176 miles (6,721 km). There are approximately 27 weekly flights outbound and 26 return, totaling 53 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
26 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via SNA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA).