Claire Dean
Claire Dean

Claire Dean

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Which Airlines fly to Peru from the USA?

Which Airlines fly to Peru from the USA?

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Written by:Claire Dean

Published: 2022-09-06

You must fly to Peru unless you travel overland through South America. Although prices vary depending on the time of year, how far in advance you buy and the type of ticket, the leading airlines seem to hold pretty steady, and tickets can easily be bought online. Outside of Christmas and, to a lesser degree, other festive periods in Peru, such as Easter, the high season is roughly from late May to early October. Read on for more information about flying from The USA to Peru!

 

The majority of people arrive for their Peru vacation packages from The USA via air. Though it is possible to travel overland, the time it takes plus the dubious Darien region of Colombia generally puts people off. A flight from The USA to Peru generally takes around 4-5 hours, depending on which airport you are departing from.

Latam over The Andes

Traveling to Peru

Intrepid travelers have been traveling to Peru for decades. Ever since the Spanish conquistadores began to invade the Incan Empire, and later explorers revealed the wonders of Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley of The Incas, this country has been offering bucket-list sights and off-the-beaten-track adventures. Whether you are visiting to hike the Inca Trail in the heart of the Andes; sipping on pisco sours above the Pacific Ocean in Miraflores; visiting Cusco for elaborate Baroque architecture and master weavers, or sailing across the altiplano on the highest lake in the world, on the shimmering Lake Titicaca, To get to the country, you will need a flight to Peru from the USA.

 

What is the first thing you need to know when you visit Peru? First of all, it is a large, diverse country and it is difficult to see everything in just one trip. That is, of course, unless you are extremely lucky! The main regions of Peru to travel to are Machu Picchu and the Cusco region, Lima, The Amazon Rainforest, Lake Titicaca Arequipa and Colca Canyon, and Paracas, just South of Lima. Even if you visit all these places, you are still only skimming the Surface!

Airport Terminal

 

Where to Fly into Peru

There are flights from countless cities, from LA to NYC, with the best bargains typically on routes that involve one stopover. Delta, LATAM Airlines, and American Airlines fly the most frequently from the United States to Peru. Except for Continental’s frequent non-stop service from Newark to Lima, nearly all flights to Peru from the US go via Miami, Houston or Atlanta. Delta, Continental, and American Airlines are the traditional carriers serving Peru from the US. Most airlines can book connecting flights to Miami, Houston or Atlanta from a range of cities throughout the US. Several airlines fly Miami-to-Lima, including American, Copa Air and LATAM. 

 

Copa Airlines is a Latin American airline from Panama City. Although Copa Airlines began as the national airline of Panama, it now flies to over 20 countries across North, Central, and South America, including from The USA to Peru. Check out their Price for your Peru holiday packages!

Copa Airlines

 

A wide variety of tours and packages are on offer from the USA to Peru, starting from around $1500 for a two- to three-day package and ranging up to $4000–5000. You’ll also find several packages that include Peru on their itineraries as part of a longer South American tour.

 

If you are dreaming of snowy mountains, Incan ruins, cloud forests, The Amazon jungle, colorful markets, colonial towns, waterfalls, turquoise lagoons, coca tea, crazy traffic, or friendly people… 2 weeks in Peru or longer if you can, should be enough to whet the appetite for a Peru trip. Then you can come back and explore your favorite places in more Depth!

Waiting for the Plane

 

Direct flights to Peru?

Non-stop flights from Lima to the US American Airlines (Oneworld): year-round to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) and Miami (MIA). United Airlines (Star Alliance): year-round to Houston (IAH) and New York (EWR). Delta (SkyTeam): year-round to Atlanta (ATL). JetBlue: year-round to Fort Lauderdale (FLL), all fly non-stop to Peru.

 

U.S.- based JetBlue Airways flies to most major American cities and also serves the Caribbean, Central America, South America, and Europe. You can use this airline for your Peru tour packages to get between major cities such as Lima and Cusco once you arrive to Peru.

Jet Blue Airlines

 

The following airlines all fly to Peru from the USA.

 

A land where ancient ruins whisper tales of ancestral stories, where the Andes stretch out as the backbone of South America, and where the Amazon Rainforest breathes life into every adventurer’s lungs. Before you embark on a custom Peru tour of a lifetime, there’s one crucial decision to make: which airline will get you to this South American gem?

Into The Sunset

 

Flights from NYC to Peru

Flying from New York to Peru is a relatively easy process. YOu can fly out of one of the to main airports JFK Aiport or Newark. Newark often has lower cost flights to Peruyet both offer regular services to Peru. United Airlines provides flights from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Lima, with round-trip fares starting from $487 USD.  If you prefer JFK International Airport (JFK) there are a number of airlines that will get you to Lima, Peru.

LATAM Airlines provides daily direct flights from John F. Kennedy I(JFK) to Lima, with an approximate flight duration of 8 hours. American Airlines offers flights from JFK to Lima, with prices starting around $409 for a round-trip. Copa Airlines operates flights from New York to Lima, often with a layover in Panama City. Avianca offers flights from New York to Lima, with one-way fares starting at $228 USD.

 

 

American Airlines Flight to Peru

American Airlines Flight to Peru!

 

Flights from Houston To Peru

Houston is another popular hub for flights to Peru. The flight time is shorter than from New You being 6 and a half hours. Houston is a major gateway town to many destinations, domestic and international. When there is more demand than available flights price naturally goes up. Several airlines offer flights from Houston to Peru, that will take you to the Peruvian capital, Lima. There are direct flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Lima, with a flight duration of approximately 6 hours and 40 minutes. Round-trip fares start around $739. Spirit Airlines operates flights from Houston to Lima, with fares starting at $165 for a budget option. American Airlines offers flights from Houston to Lima, with fares starting at $618. Avianca has lower-cost flights to Peru starting at around $235 USD.

 

Spirit Airlines flight to Peru

Spirit Airlines

 

Flights to Machu Picchu

There are no direct flights to Machu Picchu as the Inca citadel is found in a remote mountain location and does not have an airport. Travelers generally fly to Cusco, the nearest major city, and then continue to Machu Picchu by train, or Trek to Machu Picchu. Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) is the second most important airport in Peru and the nearest to Machu Picchu, the air terminal is located in Cusco, which will take you to explore the mystical city of the Incas.

 

The magical machu Picchu

Magical Machu Picchu

 
 

Check online for the best deals for the dates you wish to travel and begin your adventure to Peru! For internal Peru flights, please ask us at Valencia Travel Cusco  for the best deals available for your dates here

Happy Travels!

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