Flying to Peru

General Information

Given the country's size and terrain, Peru is well-equipped with around 200 airports and airfields. Of these, four serve international flights (Lima, Arequipa, Cuzco, Iquitos), and about twenty handle regular domestic routes. The most important by far is Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima, with 26 million passengers in 2025, making it one of Latin America's busiest hubs. It also serves as the main base for several local airlines.

Local Airlines

Peru has around ten carriers operating regular flights, with three standing out: LATAM Peru, a subsidiary of the Chilean group of the same name, is the largest with an extensive network, alongside low-cost options SKY Airline Peru and JetSmart Peru for domestic and regional flights.

Others include LC Peru and Star Peru, which operate domestic routes, as well as smaller carriers specializing in charter flights, air taxis, or scenic tours, such as Aerodiana with the Nazca Lines.

From France and Europe

While Peru is relatively well-connected from Europe compared to other destinations in the region, options remain limited. Lima is served from Paris (Air France), Amsterdam (KLM), London (British Airways), and especially Madrid or Barcelona, where Iberia, LATAM Airlines, and Air Europa offer the best schedules. Expect around 12 hours of flight time, with fares ranging from 700 to 1,000 €.

Alternatively, U.S. airlines often appear in search results but may not be the best choice due to longer flight times, higher costs, and the hassle of transiting through the United States. For simplicity, European airlines—whether Air France’s direct flight from Paris or connections via Spain—generally offer the best value.

From the Americas

North America

Flights to Lima depart from Atlanta (Delta), Florida (American, Avianca, JetBlue), Los Angeles (LAN), New York (LATAM, United), and Texas (American, United). From Canada, only Air Canada operates a route from Toronto.

Central America and the Caribbean

Costa Rica: Lima (Avianca)

Cuba: Lima (Avianca, LATAM)

Mexico: Lima (Aeromexico and Avianca for Mexico City, LATAM for Cancún and Mexico City)

Panama: Iquitos (Copa), Lima (Copa)

Dominican Republic: Lima (Avianca and LATAM for Punta Cana)

El Salvador: Lima (Avianca)

South America

Argentina: Lima (Aerolíneas Argentinas, Avianca, LATAM)

Bolivia: Mainly La Paz from Arequipa, Cuzco, and Lima with airlines from either country.

Brazil: Lima (Avianca for Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, LATAM for São Paulo)

Chile: Lima (Avianca, LATAM, Sky Airlines)

Colombia: Iquitos (LC Peru for Leticia), Lima (Avianca for Bogotá, Cali, and Medellín; LATAM for Bogotá; Viva Colombia for Bogotá)

Ecuador: Lima (Avianca and LATAM for Quito and Guayaquil)

Paraguay: Lima (Avianca, LATAM)

Uruguay: Lima (Avianca)

Venezuela: Lima (Avianca, LATAM)