Miami to Lima (MIA–LIM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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MIA–LIM is served by 9 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, LATAM Airlines and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 2,622 miles in approximately 4h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 22 | 32Q, A21N | 5h40-6h18 | Oneworld | – | |
| LA LATAM Airlines | 20 | 763 | 5h40-5h58 | – | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 5 | 763 | 5h45 | Star Alliance | – | |
| SKX SKX | 4 | A20N | 4h44-5h26 | – | – | |
| AR Aerolineas Argentinas | 1 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| H2 SKY Airline | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| L7 Lan Colombia | 1 | 763 | 5h28 | – | – | |
| XL LATAM Airlines Ecuador | 1 | – | 4h23 | – | – | |
| BBQ BBQ | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Lima from Miami
| Metric | MIA→LIM | FLL→LIM |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from MIA | – | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 9 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 62 | 7 |
| Flight time | 4h 23m | 5h 47m |
| Departure OTP | 47% | – |
Travel Essentials
MIA: EDT · LIM: -05
When it's 6:00 PM in Miami, 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).
Metrorail Orange Line runs from downtown Miami to the MIA station (15 min from Government Center, $2.25). The MIA Mover people mover connects Metrorail to the terminal; free. Tri-Rail commuter rail serves the airport from Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach ($3.75–6.90).Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Miami Beach, $10–20 from downtown.
MIA–LIM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MIA to LIM
Miami International Airport (MIA) and Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Air Canada, Aerolineas Argentinas, BBQ, SKY Airline, Lan Colombia, LATAM Airlines, SKX and LATAM Airlines Ecuador. With 62 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MIA to LIM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MIA to LIM ranges from 4 hours 23 minutes to 6 hours 18 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,622 miles (4,219 km). There are approximately 62 weekly flights outbound and 67 return, totaling 129 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via DFW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Lauderdale (FLL).