Flights by phone
New York to Lima, priced on one call.
Tell an agent your dates and who is traveling. They price every airline flying New York to Lima, with bags and seats included, and you hear the total before anything is charged.
Toll-free. No obligation.
Flight time
About 8 hours nonstop.
Distance
About 3,645 miles, JFK to LIM.
Nonstop airlines
LATAM, American Airlines
Connections
One-stop options through Miami, Panama City, Bogotá or Mexico City run many times a day and are often cheaper.
About the New York to Lima route
New York to Lima flies nonstop on LATAM and American from JFK, and one-stop through Miami, Panama City or Bogotá on half a dozen carriers. The connections are frequently cheaper and only add a few hours. An agent prices both for your dates, and if Cusco and Machu Picchu are the point of the trip, prices the Lima to Cusco flight on the same ticket.
- Cusco on one ticket
- Lima to Cusco is a one-hour flight that LATAM and others run many times a day. Booking it on the same ticket protects the connection and keeps bags checked through.
- Overnight nonstops
- The nonstops leave New York in the evening and land in Lima early morning. The one-stop options through Miami or Panama let you fly in daylight.
On the map
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM).
Before you go: Lima
The city's main sights and food in one guide.
Questions before you call
How long is the flight from New York to Lima?
About 8 hours nonstop. One-stop itineraries take 10 to 13 hours.
Do I need a visa for Peru?
US and Canadian citizens do not for tourist stays. A passport valid for the stay is required. An agent will say what applies to other nationalities.
Which airports does New York to Lima use?
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM). An agent prices every departure airport on your date.
What should I have ready when I call?
Your dates, or a range if they can move; how many people are traveling; whether it is one way or round trip; and how many bags you are bringing. The total you hear includes all of it.
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Ready to price New York to Lima?
One call, every airline on the route, the total with bags and seats before you decide. Nothing is charged until you say yes.
Toll-free. No obligation.