Flying from Seattle to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM): What you need to know
The timezone in Lima is UTC-5, which is three hours ahead of Seattle. Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport is located in Lima.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Seattle to LIM. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Traveling during a peak month like July? Busy periods (like Christmas/New Year and spring break) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Seattle to LIM that include a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between SEA and LIM include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Located around 23 kilometers from the center of Seattle, SEA can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Seattle to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has a solid on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from SEA arrive on schedule 80% of the time.
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE)
With public transport, you can travel from central Seattle to PAE in around 1 hour 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometers away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 40 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Seattle to LIM flight? Unwind in a hotel near Seattle Paine Field International Airport before your break officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
Seattle Paine Field International Airport is known for its commitment to punctuality. 80% of flights out of here make it to their final destination as planned.
About Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Seattle to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near LIM instead:
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Seattle to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport flight.
Getting from Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to central Lima
Central Lima is around 13 kilometers from Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a cab, car rental or ride-share.
It takes around 50 minutes if you're traveling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport is AED 889. For a return flight on this route, the best price is AED 2,101. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Seattle to LIM. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
Affordable Seattle to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Seattle to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM). February is the peak month for travel to Lima. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in December.
Book a Seattle to LIM plane ticket departing in February if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Lima to range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Seattle to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport in August when temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF).
More about Lima
Start your Lima trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Seattle to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
Your Lima visit won't be complete without checking out the sights. Major attractions that should be on your list include La Casa de la Gastronomia Peruana, Lima Cathedral and Lima Main Square.
Explore more of Peru
Huancayo is just one of the many places in Peru waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Lima. Around 209 kilometers away to the east, popular attractions include Cristo Rey, Los Pinos - Cochas Chico. Ecological Park and Mirador Chonta.
Around 274 kilometers southeast of Lima, Ica is another essential stop in Peru. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Oasis of Huacachina, Mirador de Huacachina and Las Dunas de la Huacachina.