Flying from Puerto Maldonado Airport (PEM) to Cuzco Airport (CUZ): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Puerto Maldonado Airport to Cuzco Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 45 minutes.
Puerto Maldonado and Cuzco follow the same timezone, UTC-5.
Choose from 20 weekly Puerto Maldonado Airport to Cuzco Airport flights. The 10:00 departure with Sky Airline is the earliest you can take. LATAM Airlines operates the last service of the day at 16:15.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your PEM to CUZ flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as December, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
LATAM Airlines is your gateway to exploring Cuzco (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Peru!). Browse the direct flights from Puerto Maldonado Airport to Cuzco Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is LATAM Airlines.
Sky Airline is a leader in on-time performance for PEM to CUZ flights, with 95.08% of services arriving on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Puerto Maldonado Airport (PEM) to Cuzco Airport (CUZ)
At the moment, $61 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Puerto Maldonado Airport to Cuzco Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $153. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from PEM to CUZ by booking at least two months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Puerto Maldonado Airport to Cuzco Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Puerto Maldonado Airport (PEM)
Puerto Maldonado Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 86% of flights that depart PEM land on time.
To get to Puerto Maldonado Airport from central Puerto Maldonado, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to PEM? If you've booked an early flight from Puerto Maldonado Airport to Cuzco Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Cuzco Airport (CUZ)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Puerto Maldonado Airport to Cuzco Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CUZ instead:
Grab a Cuzco Airport rental car and explore Cuzco and beyond with your own wheels. Sixt, FlexWays and Europcar are popular outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Cuzco Airport about four weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to Cuzco Airport (CUZ)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Puerto Maldonado Airport to Cuzco Airport. September is the busiest month to visit Cuzco. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Puerto Maldonado Airport to Cuzco Airport for November if you'd like to explore Cuzco during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 6ºC and 18ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 2ºC and 17ºC. Look for cheap tickets from PEM to CUZ sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Peru
Cuzco has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Peru you should also see. About 322 kilometres south of Cuzco, a visit to Arequipa will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Historic Centre of Arequipa, Plaza de Armas and Malecón Bolognesi.
Huancayo is another favourite destination in Peru and is around 386 kilometres north-west of Cuzco. No trip is complete without visiting Cristo Rey, Los Pinos - Cochas Chico. Ecological Park and Mirador Chonta.