Flying from Cancun Airport (CUN) to Lima Airport (LIM): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Cancun Airport to Lima Airport is 5 hours 15 minutes.
Cancun and Lima are both in the UTC-5 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Take your pick of 18 weekly Cancun Airport to Lima Airport flights. The 01:20 departure with LATAM Airlines is the earliest flight available. LATAM Airlines operates the last service of the day at 17:35.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your CUN to LIM flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Travelling during a peak month such as April? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
LATAM Airlines has direct flights from Cancun Airport to Lima Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Lima — and maybe even more of Peru if you have time.
LATAM Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Sky Airline is the most punctual carrier offering CUN to LIM flights. An exceptional 96.15% of its services on this route arrive on time.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cancun Airport to Lima Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CUN and LIM:
Bogota Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cancun Airport (CUN) to Lima Airport (LIM)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cancun Airport to Lima Airport flight is $225. A round-trip fare is currently $426. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book one month before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CUN to LIM.
The cheapest month for flights from Cancun Airport to Lima Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from CUN to LIM.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Cancun Airport to Lima Airport.
Handy information about Cancun Airport (CUN)
Cancun Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from CUN arrive at their destination on time.
Cancun Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Cancun. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Cancun Airport to Lima Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near CUN:
Arriving at Lima Airport (LIM)
Book a hotel near LIM if you're on a late Cancun Airport to Lima Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Lima Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Budget and chase adventure across Lima and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Lima Airport around three weeks ahead.
When to fly to Lima Airport (LIM)
August is the most popular month for flights from Cancun Airport to Lima Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Lima in March.
Book your flight from Cancun Airport to Lima Airport for February if you'd like to go to Lima during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
August sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CUN to LIM sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Peru
You've visited Lima, now it's time to discover more of Peru. Journey around 11 kilometres west to Callao to tick off its top attractions. From Islas Palomino to Malecón Pardo La Punta - Callao and Fortaleza Real Felipe, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 483 kilometres north-west of Lima, Trujillo is another favourite stop in Peru. No visit is complete without checking out Iglesia de La Merced, Plaza de Armas de Trujillo and Playa de Huanchaco.
