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Cheapest return flight
£509
Typical prices: £453-£656
Copa Airlines
Thu 18/1Fri 26/1
JFK - LIM • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£567
Typical prices: £497-£698
Delta
Mon 26/11Sun 2/12
JFK - LIM • Direct
Advice from real travellers
On LATAM, watch bag size and weight closely to avoid check-in issues.
Board early to keep your carry-on; avoid the middle row for better airflow.
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Direct flights
You can fly direct with LATAM Airlines. Average duration is 8h 07m
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 90% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 23 weeks in advance save around 19% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 16% price drop
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Cheapest • Avg £556 (return)
Shortest trip • 10h 57m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from New York to Lima (JFK-LIM)

 
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Recent return flight deals from New York to Lima

Mon, 18 Jan - Tue, 26 Jan
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14:44 - 15:40JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-LIM Lima J Chavez Intl
24h 56m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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12:30 - 02:59LIM  Lima J Chavez Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
14h 29m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
£509Copa Airlines
Fri, 27 Nov - Mon, 7 Dec
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00:15 - 10:40JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-LIM Lima J Chavez Intl
10h 25m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
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11:45 - 22:35LIM  Lima J Chavez Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
10h 50m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
£514Avianca
Fri, 4 Dec - Fri, 11 Dec
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15:05 - 03:40JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-LIM Lima J Chavez Intl
12h 35m1 stop San Salvador El Salvador Intl
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07:25 - 22:35LIM  Lima J Chavez Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
15h 10m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
£516Avianca
Fri, 5 Feb - Sat, 13 Feb
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08:33 - 23:45JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-LIM Lima J Chavez Intl
15h 12m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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02:15 - 02:59LIM  Lima J Chavez Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
24h 44m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
£526Copa Airlines
Mon, 11 Jan - Sun, 24 Jan
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14:44 - 00:55JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-LIM Lima J Chavez Intl
10h 11m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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12:30 - 02:59LIM  Lima J Chavez Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
14h 29m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
£528Copa Airlines
Wed, 25 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
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00:15 - 10:40JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-LIM Lima J Chavez Intl
10h 25m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
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01:50 - 12:55LIM  Lima J Chavez Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
11h 05m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
£529Avianca
Wed, 17 Mar - Sun, 28 Mar
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02:40 - 16:50JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-LIM Lima J Chavez Intl
15h 10m2 stops San Salvador El Salvador Intl Bogotá El Dorado
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01:40 - 13:55LIM  Lima J Chavez Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
11h 15m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
£531Avianca
Fri, 6 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov
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00:15 - 10:40JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-LIM Lima J Chavez Intl
10h 25m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
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03:05 - 13:35LIM  Lima J Chavez Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
10h 30m1 stop San Salvador El Salvador Intl
£540Avianca
Wed, 17 Mar - Tue, 13 Apr
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23:56 - 15:40JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-LIM Lima J Chavez Intl
16h 44m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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08:55 - 05:08LIM  Lima J Chavez Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
19h 13m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
£545Copa Airlines
Wed, 18 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov
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02:20 - 00:55JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-LIM Lima J Chavez Intl
22h 35m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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16:40 - 02:59LIM  Lima J Chavez Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
10h 19m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
£546Copa Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lima flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a return flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lima?

Return flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lima typically range from £453 to £656. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £509 on Copa Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lima?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lima. It's 2% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 3% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lima?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lima at £450 return.
•December (£672) and July (£640) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 49% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lima the cheapest?

Flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lima are cheapest 23 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 19% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lima flights

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

£415
Beat the crowds with an average 28% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 19% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lima

When to book flights from New York to Lima

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New York to Lima based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from New York to Lima: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from New York to Lima 
Verified travelerFlew with LATAM Airlines-Mar 2026
Be accurate with your luggage's size and weight
LinFlew with LATAM Airlines-Jun 2025
Board as early as you can so you won’t be forced to check in your carry on bag.
JayFlew with LATAM Airlines-Jan 2024
Don’t stay in the middle row. No AC Vents. The air was just stand still. An 8 hour fight felt like 20 hours

Your New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lima flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lima?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lima:

    • Earliest: departs at 12:50 and lands at 20:57
    • Latest: departs at 23:50 and lands at 07:57.

    The flight takes about 8h 07m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lima?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lima:

    • Economy class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lima?

    A direct flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lima takes 8h 07m, covering 3,642 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lima?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lima flight?

    Return flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lima range from £453 to £656, with an average of £534 over the past 12 months. Anything below £453 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lima flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 12% above the £534 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lima?

    On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at £569 return and stopover options via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) at £556.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lima?

    LATAM Airlines is the only airline operating New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lima flights. 90% of its flights are on time.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lima?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £44–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lima?

    The Boeing 767-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by LATAM Airlines and Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 757-200 variants.

  • How are flight departures from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lima spread across the day?

    Night is the busiest departure period on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lima flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lima changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £509 to £3,842. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lima flights?

    Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lima flights:

    • Delta
    • JetBlue

    Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

  • How are flight prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lima looking right now?

    One-way fares from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lima are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £450, which is 54% above the typical average for this route.

  • Which car hire options are available at Lima J Chavez Intl Airport (LIM)?

    Lima J Chavez Intl Airport (LIM) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £12 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Alamo
    • Sixt
    • Hertz
    • FlexWays
    • Budget

  • Which airports can I use when flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lima?

    Flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lima usually depart from New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and arrive at Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lima?

    Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lima?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lima route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 46m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lima pass through?

    One-stop flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lima most commonly connect through:

    • Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) – 67% of one-stop connections
    • Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) – 18% of one-stop connections
    • Miami (MIA) – 8% of one-stop connections
    • San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) – 4% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lima?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 6% on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lima. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £524 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £552, a difference of £28.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lima?

    Only LATAM Airlines operates flights between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Lima.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lima?

    Flying via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 47m, compared to 10h 57m via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) and 11h 15m via Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo (GYE).

  • What is the time difference between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Lima?

    Lima is 1 hour behind New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (Peru Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Lima?

    Some of the most popular sights in Lima are Parque de la Imaginacion and Ricardo Palma Cultural Center. These are among the most viewed places in Lima on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lima flights?

    Among airlines operating New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lima flights:

    • LATAM Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lima flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • LATAM Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy class class

    Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lima flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Wednesday flights average £524, about £28 less than Sunday fares (5% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 23 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 19% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lima trip for January. Fares historically average £450 return in that month – typically £222 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Bogotá El Dorado Airport (BOG) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages £556 return on this route – about £13 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Lima J Chavez Intl Airport.

    • Wyndham Costa del Sol Lima Airport
    • Royal Inca Hotel

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Find which airlines fly direct from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lima J Chavez Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

New York John F Kennedy Intl to Lima J Chavez Intl

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Lima J Chavez Intl to New York John F Kennedy Intl

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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