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

• Earliest: departs at 4:30 am and lands at 5:53 am
• Latest: departs at 11:40 pm and lands at 1:03 am.

The flight takes about 1h 23m.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

A nonstop flight from Lima to Cusco takes 1h 23m, covering 364 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.

Round-trip flights from Lima to Cusco range from $87 to $126, with an average of $103 over the past 12 months. Anything below $87 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 27% above the $103 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $103 round-trip, compared to $339 via a layover through Arequipa Rodriguez Ballon (AQP).

Sky Airline is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while LATAM Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Lima to Cusco flights are:

• Sky Airline: 93% on time
• LATAM Airlines: 92% on time
• JetSMART: 91% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 92% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $11–$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 JetSMART and LATAM Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Lima to Cusco flights, with 46% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 24%, evening flights for 18%, and night flights for 12%.

One-way fares from Lima to Cusco are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $66.

Cusco Velazco Astete Airport (CUZ) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $3 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Sixt
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Dollar

Flights from Lima to Cusco usually depart from Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM) and arrive at Cusco Velazco Astete (CUZ).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 Lima to Cusco route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 32m.

Connecting flights from Lima to Cusco most commonly pass through:

• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 67% of one-stop connections
• Arequipa Rodriguez Ballon (AQP) - 33% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 7% on flights from Lima to Cusco. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $101 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $108, a difference of $7.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Lima and Cusco. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• LATAM Airlines
• Sky Airline
• JetSMART

Flying via Arequipa Rodriguez Ballon (AQP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 27m, compared with 8h 33m via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG).

Some of the most popular sights in Cusco are Plaza de Armas, UNSAAC-Yale International Center for the Study of Machu Picchu and Inca Culture and Cusco San Pedro Market. These are among the most viewed places in Cusco on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Lima to Cusco flights:

• JetSMART: offers free seat selection
• Sky Airline: offers free seat selection
• LATAM Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

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

• JetSMART: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Sky Airline: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• 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 always check the fare details before booking.

Alejandro Velasco Astete Cusco International Airport (CUZ) is about 4.0 miles from Plaza de Armas. A direct taxi route from the airport to Plaza de Armas in Cusco covers 6.4 km and takes about 25 minutes. Another option is to take a taxi to the Cusco city center, then a public bus to Sacsayhuamán. From Plaza de Armas, the walk to Sacsayhuamán takes about 30 minutes.

The Wayqey Hotel is about 10 minutes from the airport serving Cusco.

The Historic Center of Lima is about 5 miles from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM). Buses run between the two and Airport Express Lima is the official bus service at LIM. It connects the terminal directly to stops in Miraflores: Marriott/Larcomar, the Av. Larco tourist information center, Parque Kennedy and Hotel Boulevard.

Yes, car rental is available after landing. Avis's car rental desk is located in Perú Plaza.

Alejandro Velasco Astete Cusco International Airport (CUZ) is about 4 miles from Cusco's historic center, Plaza de Armas. Taxis are available for the trip into the city.

Yes. CUZ undergoes accessibility inspections that cover accessible routes, public-service areas and services for passengers with disabilities. Assistance should be arranged in advance with the operator. LATAM can provide wheelchair assistance, including transfer from the counter to the boarding gate or aircraft seat and accompaniment to the terminal exit on arrival.

For domestic flights such as Lima–Cusco, The Club in the domestic departures area is accessible to Priority Pass and LoungeKey members, regardless of airline or ticket class. The Club LIM is on the second floor of the International Departures zone and is open daily from 00:00 to 23:59.