Travelling from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to Buenos Aires: what you need to know
Around 4 hours 47 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Buenos Aires.
The timezone in Buenos Aires is UTC-3. The city is 2 hours ahead of Lima, where Jorge Chavez International Airport is located.
The busiest route is from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE). You can choose from 38 services every week between these two airports. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from LIM to EZE is the 00:20 Sky Airline service. If you'd rather fly out later on, the final departure is at 23:55 with LATAM Airlines.
To ensure you catch your flight from LIM to Buenos Aires, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
You can book a direct flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Buenos Aires. Start your journey at LIM and land at Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP).
Popular airlines that have direct flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Buenos Aires include:
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from LIM to Buenos Aires. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)
You can travel to Argentina for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from Peru. But before reserving your flight tickets from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Buenos Aires, double-check for the newest rules and regulations. Visa rules can change, and you may require some travel documents if your trip is for business or another reason.
The journey from central Lima to LIM takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a handy hotel near LIM? If you've booked an early flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Buenos Aires, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to Buenos Aires
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Buenos Aires is ر.ق. 384. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 1,043. Bear in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from LIM to Buenos Aires by booking at least 9 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for tickets from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Buenos Aires is May. Compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool and choose the date that offers the lowest fare.
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Airports in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) to central Buenos Aires takes about 20 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport takes around 38 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Buenos Aires, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near AEP:
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) is roughly 32 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. After your flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Buenos Aires, it'll take you around 36 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The journey will take about 2 hours and 8 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places ready to welcome you near EZE. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your flight from LIM to Buenos Aires at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Buenos Aires
August is the most popular month to board a flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Buenos Aires while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Buenos Aires, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Book your flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Buenos Aires for January to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 19ºC to 31ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from LIM to Buenos Aires in July when temperatures average between 5ºC and 15ºC.
More about Buenos Aires
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Buenos Aires right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Buenos Aires:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Obelisco de Buenos Aires, Recoleta Cemetery and Casa Rosada are must-do's during your Buenos Aires adventure.
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