Flying from Lima Airport (LIM) to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Lima Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport is 5 hours 5 minutes.
Rio de Janeiro's timezone is UTC-3, which makes Rio de Janeiro two hours ahead of Lima.
You can choose from 14 weekly Lima Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport flights. The 23:05 departure with LATAM Airlines is the earliest flight available. LATAM Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 23:15.
Your LIM to GIG flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Flying into Rio de Janeiro (and then discovering more of Brazil!) is a breeze with LATAM Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Lima Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with LATAM Airlines on this route.
With a reliable 84.88% of services arriving as scheduled, LATAM Airlines has the best on-time record for LIM to GIG flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Lima Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between LIM and GIG include:
Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport
Montevideo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lima Airport (LIM) to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
$336 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Lima Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport flight. Return flights start from $584. These fares may change based on availability.
Book one month before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LIM to GIG.
The cheapest month for flights from Lima Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Lima Airport (LIM)
Lima Airport has a strong on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from LIM arrive on schedule 82% of the time.
Central Lima to Lima Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near LIM. Whether you have an early flight from Lima Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
If you're landing on a late Lima Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near GIG:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and explore beyond Rio de Janeiro's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport around four weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
December is the busiest month for flights from Lima Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Rio de Janeiro in March.
When booking your flight from Lima Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Rio de Janeiro, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC to 36ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LIM to GIG in July. Average temperatures are between 14ºC and 29ºC then.
Explore more of Brazil
Rio de Janeiro has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Brazil you should also see. Around 354 kilometres west of Rio de Janeiro, a trip to Sao Paulo will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Ibirapuera Park, Avenida Paulista and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo.
Around 338 kilometres north of Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte is another favourite stop in Brazil. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha, Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis.