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Among airlines operating Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Lima 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 Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport and Lima.

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

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $486 round-trip via Santa Cruz de la Sierra Viru Viru Intl (VVI), compared to $592 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $37–$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 A320neo variants.

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

• Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL) - 68% of one-stop connections
• Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 4% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 4% of one-stop connections

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 17% on the Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Lima route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $564 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $679, a difference of $115. 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 Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Lima route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 54 minutes.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Lima are Estadio Universidad San Marcos, National Stadium and Plaza Mayor. These are among the most viewed places in Lima on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 7:05 am and lands at 12:47 pm
• Latest: departs at 5:30 pm and lands at 11:12 pm.

The flight takes about 5h 42m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 45% above the route average of $627. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Lima takes 5h 42m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $390 to $2,223. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Lima are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $230, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

LATAM Airlines is the only airline operating Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Lima flights. 79% of its flights are on time.

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.

Flying via Santa Cruz de la Sierra Viru Viru Intl (VVI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 16m, compared with 9h 30m via Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) and 9h 49m via Cordoba Pajas Blancas (COR).

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

Lima J Chavez Intl Airport (LIM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Alamo
• Sixt
• Hertz
• Budget
• FlexWays

Round-trip flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Lima range from $525 to $946, with an average of $627 over the past 12 months. Anything below $525 counts as a good deal.