Flying from El Loa Airport (CJC) to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM): what you need to know
Lima is two hours behind Calama and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your CJC to LIM flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Choose a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from El Loa Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport. Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is a popular stopover on the CJC to LIM route.
How to find the cheapest flights from El Loa Airport (CJC) to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
Currently, C$149 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way El Loa Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$357. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from CJC to LIM. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from El Loa Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from CJC to LIM.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from El Loa Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about El Loa Airport (CJC)
When it comes to El Loa Airport's on-time performance, 79.79% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach El Loa Airport from central Calama, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking an early flight from El Loa Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to CJC:
Arriving at Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
Reserve a hotel close to LIM if you're on a late El Loa Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Jorge Chavez International Airport rental car and discover Lima and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sixt, Alamo and Budget are top outlets to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Jorge Chavez International Airport around three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to central Lima
Jorge Chavez International Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from central Lima. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
August is the most popular month for flights from El Loa Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Lima in April.
When reserving your flight from El Loa Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Lima, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CJC to LIM in August. Average temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of Peru
You've visited Lima, now it's time to explore other parts of Peru. Journey about 11 kilometres west to Callao to tick off its must-visit sights. From Temático Marina de Guerra Del Peru Park to Los Jazmines Park and Monumento a Santa Rosa de Lima, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 483 kilometres north-west of Lima, Trujillo is another favourite stop in Peru. Experience major highlights starting with Portada Moche. Santa Rosa. Entrada Huaca del sol. Huaco Fertilidad. Parque temático Moche, Plaza de Armas El Milagro and Plaza de Armas de Trujillo.