Travelling from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to Mexico City: what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Mexico City is 5 hours 53 minutes.
The timezone in Mexico City is UTC-6. The city is 1 hour behind Lima, where Jorge Chavez International Airport is located.
Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is the most traveled route, with 43 flights a week to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from LIM to MEX is with Aeromexico at 17:30. Choose the first departure operated by LATAM Airlines at 00:05 if you want to get on your way earlier.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from LIM to Mexico City. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's wise to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
You can reserve a direct flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Mexico City. Start your trip at LIM and touch down at Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX).
You'll have your pick of carriers operating direct flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Mexico City. Get on board with any of these:
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from LIM to Mexico City. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
You will need an embassy visa for Mexico if you have a passport from Peru and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can change. So before you book your cheap ticket from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Mexico City, check with your airline as well as the destination country's local embassy or consulate for up-to-date information.
Located around 10 kilometres from the centre of Lima, LIM can be reached in approximately 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Mexico City? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to LIM:
How to find the cheapest flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to Mexico City
P6,404 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Mexico City. A return flight starts at P17,614. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Book 6 months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LIM to Mexico City.
Organise your trip for February. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Mexico City. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is around 8 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 24 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 57 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Mexico City, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near MEX:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
After your flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Mexico City has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in about 55 minutes by car. Central Mexico City is roughly 40 kilometres from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 1 hour and 46 minutes.
Unpack your bag and relax not long after your flight from LIM to Mexico City at Villa Granada. This comfortable accommodation option is a quick drive from NLU.
Best time to go to Mexico City
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Mexico City. July is the busiest month to travel to Mexico City. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Mexico City is April, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Mexico City in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from LIM to Mexico City in January when temperatures average between 6ºC and 23ºC.
More about Mexico City
After locking in your flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Mexico City, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Mexico City:
Zocalo and Chapultepec Park are just two of the top-rated attractions to add to your Mexico City travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at National Museum of Anthropology.
Complete your Mexico City trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in Mexico City and explore the city on your own terms. Easily compare companies in one go to find the perfect set of wheels after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Mexico City.