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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Lima to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 9:25 am and lands at 2:39 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:25 pm and lands at 4:39 am.

The flight takes about 5h 14m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Lima to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

A nonstop flight from Lima to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport takes 5h 14m, covering 2,346 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Lima to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport range from $418 to $577, with an average of $497 over the past 12 months. Anything below $418 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 34% above the $497 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $420 round-trip via Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP), compared to $623 for nonstop.

LATAM Airlines is the only airline operating Lima to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights. 91% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $34–$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. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Lima to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $369 to $2,827. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Lima to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $222, which is 34% below the typical average for this route.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (GIG) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $10 for economy cars. Top options include:

• FOCO
• Localiza
• MOVIDA
• Avis
• Unidas

Flights from Lima to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport usually depart from Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM) and arrive at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning 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 Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 02m.

One-stop flights from Lima to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL) - 69% of one-stop connections
• Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 4% on flights from Lima to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $488 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $505, a difference of $17.

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

2 airlines operate flights between Lima and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• LATAM Airlines
• Sky Airline

Flying via Brasilia (BSB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 09m, compared with 9h 16m via Santa Cruz de la Sierra Viru Viru Intl (VVI) and 10h 52m via Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini (EZE).

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is 2 hours ahead of Lima (Brasilia Time vs Peru Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport are Copacabana Beach, RioCentro and Praia do Arpoador. These are among the most viewed places in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Lima to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights:

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

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