Flying from Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport (VVI) to Lima Airport (LIM): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport to Lima Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 45 minutes.
Lima is one hour behind Santa Cruz and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
There are six Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport to Lima Airport flights every week to choose from.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your VVI to LIM flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
LATAM Airlines has direct flights from Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport to Lima Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Lima — and maybe even more of Peru if you have time.
LATAM Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
LATAM Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers VVI to LIM flights. An impressive 83.61% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
Handy information about Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport (VVI)
Of all flights departing from Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport, 53% touch down on time at their destination.
Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Santa Cruz. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near VVI? If you've booked an early flight from Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport to Lima Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Lima Airport (LIM)
If you have a late Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport to Lima Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near LIM:
Grab a Lima Airport rental car and explore Lima and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sixt, Alamo and Budget are well-known companies to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Lima Airport around three weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Lima Airport (LIM) to central Lima
From Lima Airport, Lima is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Lima Airport (LIM)
August is the busiest month for flights from Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport to Lima Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Lima in March.
Book your flight from Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport to Lima Airport for February if you'd like to visit Lima during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 26ºC.
August sees average temperatures of between 14ºC and 21ºC. Search for cheap tickets from VVI to LIM around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Peru
You've visited Lima, now it's time to discover other parts of Peru. Journey around 11 kilometres west to Callao to tick off its top sights. From Islas Palomino to Malecón Pardo La Punta - Callao and Fortaleza Real Felipe, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Trujillo is another well-known destination in Peru and is around 483 kilometres north-west of Lima. No journey is complete without dropping by Iglesia de La Merced, Plaza de Armas de Trujillo and Playa de Huanchaco.


