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You may decide a flight with a layover is your best option, but some flights may require you to collect any bags you checked in and go through the check-in process again. If you use the “Flight Quality” filter to remove flights with these types of self-transfers, you’ll only see flights like LATAM Airlines through Lima that do not have this hassle.

The “Less CO2” sort on your KAYAK search will show you flights that are eco-friendlier than others. For trips to Arequipa from Cusco, the average person’s emissions are about 2000 lbs of CO2, but the sort will show you greener options - such as nonstop flights with JetSMART or LATAM Airlines that saves about 80%, or 727 lbs of CO2.

Most airlines flying from Cusco to Arequipa will allow you to bring your furry companion with you, but they may have different rules and requirements. Sky Airlines, for example, will only allow one cat or dog per passenger. You must present a veterinarian’s certification that your pet is over three months old and is healthy enough to fly. There are also other specifications and fees.

Many flights to Arequipa from Cusco have layovers in Lima. You may want to use this as an opportunity to have a quick visit by using the “Duration” filter to find flights with long layovers. You could use this setting to find out, for example, which flights with Sky Airline have layovers in Lima that are over 17 hours long.

Among airlines operating Cusco to Arequipa flights:

• LATAM Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only LATAM Airlines operates flights between Cusco and Arequipa.

Flights from Cusco to Arequipa usually depart from Cusco Velazco Astete (CUZ) and arrive at Arequipa Rodriguez Ballon (AQP).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• LATAM Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Cusco to Arequipa:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $96 round-trip and layover options via Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM) at $97.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $27–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by LATAM Airlines and JetSMART. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

Most connecting flights from Cusco to Arequipa pass through Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 19% on the Cusco to Arequipa route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $86 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $106, a difference of $20. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Cusco to Arequipa route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 22 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Cusco to Arequipa flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cusco to Arequipa:

• Earliest: departs at 8:00 am and lands at 9:08 am
• Latest: departs at 5:55 pm and lands at 7:03 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 08m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 39% above the route average of $96. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Cusco to Arequipa takes 1h 08m, covering 195 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $73 to $393. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Cusco to Arequipa are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $54, which is 10% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Arequipa Rodriguez Ballon Airport (AQP) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $18 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Thrifty
· Sixt
· Hertz
· Europcar
· Dollar

Round-trip flights from Cusco to Arequipa range from $79 to $127, with an average of $96 over the past 12 months. Anything below $79 counts as a good deal.