Lima to Los Angeles (LIM–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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4,176 mi airlines 19/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
LA2478
LA LATAM
763
1:35 AM
-05
8:39 AM
PDT
9h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX7826
CX Cathay Pacific
763
12:00 PM
-05
7:00 PM
PDT
9h
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA2476
LA LATAM
763
12:00 PM
-05
7:00 PM
PDT
9h
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA2479
LA LATAM
763
11:16 AM
PDT TB
9:57 PM
-05
8h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX7810
CX Cathay Pacific
763
11:30 AM
PDT TB
10:05 PM
-05
8h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA2477
LA LATAM
763
10:00 PM
PDT TB
8:25 AM+1
-05
8h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Lima to Los Angeles
2 carriers, 19 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 19 Flights/wk 4,176 mi 9h nonstop -2h behind 23 1-stop hubs

LIM–LAX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. LATAM Airlines and Cathay Pacific lead the route. The flight covers 4,176 miles in approximately 9h. Beyond nonstop, 23 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LIM–LAX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LA LATAM Airlines 13 763 9h-9h04
CX Cathay Pacific 6 763 9h Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
763 Boeing 767-300 – CX, LA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LA (13 flights/wk, 68%)
Oneworld: CX (6 flights/wk, 32%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LIM to LAX direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
19
Outbound / wk
20
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LIM to LAX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,395
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LIM → LAX
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
Return
LAX → LIM
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Lima.
LIM: -05 · LAX: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Lima, it's 4:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Distance & Flight Time
4,176 mi / 6,721 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 0m to 9h 4m.
Getting from LAX

LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.

Los Angeles Climate

Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.

Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.

LIM–LAX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lima to Los Angeles route.
Route details
Distance4,176 mi / 6,721 km
Flight time9h to 9h 4m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights19 out / 20 return
1-stop connections23 hubs
Origin: LIM
IATA / ICAOLIM / SPJC
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Passengers/yr24.5M
Elevation113 ft / 34 m
Destination: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LIM to LAX flights.
Nonstop flights from Jorge Chávez International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport take approximately 9h to 9h 4m. The route covers 4,176 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Cathay Pacific and LATAM Airlines.
There are approximately 19 nonstop flights per week from LIM to LAX. The return direction has about 20 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SFO, CUN, MEX, SAL, PTY, IAH, FLL, EWR, MIA, SJO, ATL, BOG, JFK, MCO, YUL, SCL, GRU, CDG, YYZ, MAD, UIO, MDE and AMS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Lima.
Yes, return flights from LAX to LIM 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.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from LIM to LAX

Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from Cathay Pacific and LATAM Airlines. With 19 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

LIM to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LIM to LAX ranges from 9 hours 0 minutes to 9 hours 4 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,176 miles (6,721 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 39 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

23 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via SFO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.