Flying from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX): what you need to know
6 hours 6 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport. Mexico City is 1 hour behind Lima and is in the UTC-6 timezone.
For the earliest departure, catch the 00:05 flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport. If you prefer to jet off later, the last flight departs at 22:25. With 43 flights each week from LIM to MEX, you can select the one that works best for you.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you want to have a stopover for your flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and look through your options. Here are the top stopovers between LIM and MEX:
El Dorado International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
Cancun International Airport
To see if you need a visa to enter Mexico, contact your carrier and the local consulate or embassy. They'll provide you with all the necessary information, including additional documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from LIM to MEX.
How to find the cheapest flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
C$179 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport. A return flight starts from C$433. These prices can change based on availability.
Book 6 months before you want to travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap flight tickets from LIM to MEX.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport is February. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
The journey from central Lima to Jorge Chavez International Airport takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
After a convenient hotel close to LIM? If you've booked an early flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Book a hotel near MEX if you're on a late flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the center of Mexico City. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 24 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 57 minutes.
When to fly to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Mexico City in April.
Book your flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport for April if you'd like to go to Mexico City during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC and 28ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 23ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from LIM to MEX sometime then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Mexico City
Once you've booked your flights from LIM to MEX, you'll want to find a place to stay in Mexico City. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this top destination:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Zocalo, Day trip from Mexico city to Teotihuacan (Self-Guided walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Chapultepec Park are must-have experiences during your Mexico City visit.
If you're looking for more flexibility when planning your trip, consider flying into or out of Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU). This international airport is another popular option for getting to or from Mexico City.
Complete your Mexico City trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to Benito Juarez International Airport, browse our low prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one go to get the best car rental price for your Mexico City trip.