Travelling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM): what you need to know
The timezone in Lima is UTC-5, which is one hour behind Durham.
Give yourself enough time to catch your RDU to LIM flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between RDU and LIM include:
Miami International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
Right now, $397 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $718. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from RDU to LIM if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport across each month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Save time searching for cheap flights from RDU to LIM by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 80.09% of flights that depart RDU reach their destination on time.
To reach Raleigh-Durham International Airport from central Durham, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near RDU? If you've booked an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
Consider booking a hotel near LIM if you're catching a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go where the road takes you with a Jorge Chavez International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Budget and venture far and wide through Lima and beyond.
Booking your ride from Jorge Chavez International Airport around three weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to central Lima
Jorge Chavez International Airport to the centre of Lima has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
August is the most popular month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Lima in April.
When reserving your flight from Raleigh-Durham International 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 to 26ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from RDU to LIM in August if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC and 21ºC on average.
Explore more of Peru
Callao is just one of the many places in Peru waiting to be explored after you've experienced Lima. Around 11 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Temático Marina de Guerra Del Peru Park, Los Jazmines Park and Monumento a Santa Rosa de Lima.
Trujillo is another favourite destination in Peru and is around 483 kilometres north-west of Lima. No trip is complete without a visit to Portada Moche. Santa Rosa. Entrada Huaca del sol. Huaco Fertilidad. Parque temático Moche, Plaza de Armas El Milagro and Plaza de Armas de Trujillo.