Mexico City to Lima (MEX–LIM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,638 mi airlines 28/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AR7449
AR Aerolineas Argentin
7M8
10:45 AM
CST T2
5:50 PM
-05
6h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM46
AM Aeromexi
7M8
10:50 AM
CST T2
5:50 PM
-05
6h
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA2471
LA LATAM
320
4:00 PM
CST T1
10:50 PM
-05
5h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y43918
Y4 Volaris
32N
11:22 PM
CST T1
6:07 AM+1
-05
5h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y43919
Y4 Volaris
32N
7:07 AM
-05
11:10 AM
CST
5h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA2472
LA LATAM
320
8:45 AM
-05
1:50 PM
CST
6h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM19
AM Aeromexi
7M8
11:00 PM
-05
4:10 AM+1
CST
6h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Mexico City to Lima
4 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 2,638 mi 5h 45m nonstop +1h ahead 27 1-stop hubs

MEX–LIM is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Aeromexico, Aerolineas Argentinas and LATAM Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,638 miles in approximately 5h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 27 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MEX–LIM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AM Aeromexico 7 7M8 6h SkyTeam
AR Aerolineas Argentinas 7 7M8 6h05 SkyTeam
LA LATAM Airlines 7 320 5h50
Y4 Volaris 7 32N 5h45
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – LA
32N Airbus A320neo – Y4
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AM, AR
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AM + AR (14 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: LA + Y4 (14 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MEX to LIM direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEX to LIM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,047
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Lima is 1 hour ahead of Mexico City.
MEX: CST · LIM: -05

When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 7:00 PM in Lima.
Distance & Flight Time
2,638 mi / 4,245 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 45m to 6h 5m.
Visa & Entry

Mexican passport holders enter Peru visa-free for up to 183 days for tourism or business. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. The immigration officer stamps the allowed number of days at entry, so confirm the duration before leaving the counter.

Getting to MEX

Mexico City Metro Line B runs from Buenavista station to Pantitlán, then transfer to Line 5 to Terminal Aérea (Terminal 1); total about 45–60 minutes (MXN$7). Metrobús Line 4 connects Buenavista to the airport more directly (MXN$12, 30–40 min). Both are safe and reliable for travelers with minimal luggage.Authorized airport taxis (Taxi Ejecutivo or TICO) must be purchased inside the terminal; do not take street taxis. Rates to the Zona Rosa/Centro are MXN$200–300. Uber is permitted from city to airport. The airport is just 5km from the Zócalo but traffic can make the journey 30–60 minutes.

MEX–LIM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mexico City to Lima route.
Route details
Distance2,638 mi / 4,245 km
Flight time5h 45m to 6h 5m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights28 out / 21 return
1-stop connections27 hubs
Origin: MEX
IATA / ICAOMEX / MMMX
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr45.4M
Elevation7,316 ft / 2,230 m
Destination: LIM
IATA / ICAOLIM / SPJC
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Passengers/yr24.5M
Elevation113 ft / 34 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MEX to LIM flights.
Nonstop flights from Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport to Jorge Chávez International Airport take approximately 5h 45m to 6h 5m. The route covers 2,638 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Aeromexico, Aerolineas Argentinas, LATAM Airlines and Volaris.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from MEX to LIM. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DFW, CLO, HAV, MCO, SJO, PUJ, SAL, CUN, PTY, IAH, MIA, BOG, ATL, MDE, CTG, EZE, SDQ, JFK, YUL, SCL, LAX, GRU, YYZ, EWR, MAD, CDG and AMS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lima is 1 hour ahead of Mexico City.
Yes, return flights from LIM to MEX 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.

Flights from MEX to LIM

Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) and Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) are connected by nonstop service from Aeromexico, Aerolineas Argentinas, LATAM Airlines and Volaris. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MEX to LIM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEX to LIM ranges from 5 hours 45 minutes to 6 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,638 miles (4,245 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

27 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via DFW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.