Traveling from Cuenca Airport (CUE) to Lima Airport (LIM): what you need to know
Cuenca and Lima follow the same timezone, UTC-5.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your CUE to LIM flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Cuenca Airport to Lima Airport. Many travelers pass through Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport when flying between CUE and LIM.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cuenca Airport (CUE) to Lima Airport (LIM)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cuenca Airport to Lima Airport flight is $222. A round-trip fare right now is $388. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's often best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from CUE to LIM. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Cuenca Airport to Lima Airport across every month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from CUE to LIM.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Cuenca Airport to Lima Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Cuenca Airport (CUE)
91% of flights departing from Cuenca Airport land at their destination on schedule. With its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of CUE.
Cuenca Airport is around 6 miles from central Cuenca. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Cuenca Airport to Lima Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near CUE:
Arriving at Lima Airport (LIM)
Book a hotel close to LIM if you have a late Cuenca Airport to Lima Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Lima Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Budget and see more of Lima and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Lima Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Lima Airport (LIM) to central Lima
Lima Airport to central Lima has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 8 miles away.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Lima Airport (LIM)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Cuenca Airport to Lima Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Lima. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Cuenca Airport to Lima Airport for February if you'd like to explore Lima during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 66ºF and 79ºF.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CUE to LIM in August. Temperatures average between 57ºF and 70ºF then.
Explore more of Peru
Callao is just one of the many places in Peru waiting to be explored after you've experienced Lima. Around 7 miles away to the west, popular attractions include Islas Palomino, Malecón Pardo La Punta - Callao and Fortaleza Real Felipe.
Around 300 miles north-west of Lima, Trujillo is another essential stop in Peru. No visit is complete without checking out Iglesia de La Merced, Plaza de Armas de Trujillo and Playa de Huanchaco.
