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Regardless of the class you are flying, there are three lounges you can relax in before your flight to Cusco. The Caral VP Lounge is located in the domestic concourse on the second floor, where you’ll be able to enjoy showers and a place to rest before your flight. The Salon VIP Sumaq is an exclusive VIP Lounge for international passengers. It boasts free Wi-Fi, buffet, bar, business centre, TV and other amenities. Lastly, VIP Club is an exclusive VIP Lounge for international passengers. It is open around the clock and includes free Wi-Fi, buffet, bar, business centre, TV, massage chairs, and other amenities.

While there aren’t any hotels at the airport, there are several within walking distance of the hotel for you to choose from. The Wayqey Hotel is located about 10min from the airport and Hotel Sonnenthal Cusco is also about 10min away. The latter offers an airport shuttle service if you prefer not to walk.

The Historic Center of Lima lies about 5 miles from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM), and buses provide the best option to travel between the two destinations. Airport Express Lima is the main bus company running services along this route, and it takes just under two hours to get there.

Alejandro Velasco Astete Cusco International Airport (CUZ) lies about 3.4 miles from Plaza de Armas. As there’s no direct link between Cuzco Airport and Plaza de Armas Cusco, you can use a variety of means to get there. For example, you can take a taxi to the Cusco city center from the airport before hopping onto a bus to Sacsayhuamán. From here, Plaza de Armas is a few steps away.

There is no public transportation that travels directly from Alejandro Velasco Astete Cusco International Airport (CUZ) to the city center of Cusco. Nevertheless, there’s a network of privately owned mini buses, referred to as Combis. Each Combi operator has designated routes that they monitor daily on fleets of old inner-city buses.

There are dedicated services to meet the needs of passengers with limited mobility arriving in Cusco via Alejandro Velasco Astete Cusco International Airport (CUZ). However, it would be best to plan early with the operator to get the required assistance. There are trained staff to handle wheelchairs and guide those with communication and social challenges. There are also accessible restrooms and counters at the disposal of persons with disabilities.

Yes, you’ll find that there are several companies for you to choose from once landed. Car hire companies such as Hertz, Europcar, Budget, and Avis have desks located in Terminal 3 where you can hire a car. Other companys’ desks can be found throughout the airport, such as Alamo, which is in the domestic baggage claim area.

Alejandro Velasco Astete Cusco International Airport (CUZ) is about 3.4 miles from the historic centre of Cusco (Plaza de Armas), which is around a 20min car ride. From the airport, you can catch a shared-ride minibus, called a Combi, from outside the airport terminal exit. There is also the option of a taxi, but they are unmetered and you can expect to pay around 10–14 PEN ($3–4) to get to the centre.

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.

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

• LATAM Airlines
• Sky Airline
• JetSMART

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

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $100 round-trip, compared to $175 via a layover through Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM).

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.

One-stop flights from Lima to Cusco most commonly connect through:

• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 71% of one-stop connections
• Arequipa Rodriguez Ballon (AQP) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM) - 14% of one-stop connections

Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 8% on the Lima to Cusco route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $97 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $105, a difference of $8. 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 Lima to Cusco route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 31 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Lima to Cusco flights, with 48% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 21%, evening flights for 18%, and night flights for 13%.

Some of the most popular sights in Cusco are Plaza de Armas, Cusco City Centre and Cusco Craft Center. These are among the most viewed places in Cusco on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 4:40 am and lands at 6:03 am
• Latest: departs at 11:40 pm and lands at 1:03 am.

The flight takes about 1h 23m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 28% above the route average of $100. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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.

One-way fares from Lima to Cusco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $56, which is 10% below the typical average for this route.

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

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

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

Night 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.

Flying via Arequipa Rodriguez Ballon (AQP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 27m, compared with 8h 57m via Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM) and 9h 42m via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG).

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

Round-trip flights from Lima to Cusco range from $85 to $123, with an average of $100 over the past 12 months. Anything below $85 counts as a good deal.