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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Lima:

• Earliest: departs at 07:10 and lands at 12:50
• Latest: departs at 17:30 and lands at 23:10.

The flight takes about 5h 40m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Lima.

A direct flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Lima takes 5h 40m, covering 2,346 miles.

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.

Return flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Lima range from £400 to £772, with an average of £470 over the past 12 months. Anything below £400 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 49% above the £470 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £362 return via Santa Cruz de la Sierra Viru Viru Intl (VVI), compared with £446 for direct.

LATAM Airlines is the only airline operating Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Lima flights. 79% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £28–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Avianca and GOL. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Lima flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £259 to £1,849. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Lima are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £156, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

Lima J Chavez Intl Airport (LIM) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging £30 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Hertz
• Sixt
• FlexWays
• Budget

Flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Lima usually depart from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG) and arrive at Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM).

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

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 Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Lima route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 54m.

One-stop flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Lima most commonly connect through:

• Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL) – 62% of one-stop connections
• Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) – 4% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) – 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 32% on flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Lima. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £417 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £608, a difference of £192.

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

2 airlines operate flights between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport and Lima. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• LATAM Airlines
• Sky Airline

Flying via Santa Cruz de la Sierra Viru Viru Intl (VVI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 9h 16m, compared to 9h 47m via Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) and 9h 49m via Cordoba Pajas Blancas (COR).

Lima is 2 hours behind Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (Peru Time vs Brasilia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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.

Among airlines operating Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Lima flights:

• LATAM Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Sky Airline: offers free seat selection

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

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
• Sky Airline: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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