What to know about flights from Lima to Rio de Janeiro?

The distance between Lima and Rio de Janeiro is approximately 3,787.25 km. It takes around 5 hours 6 minutes on average to fly from Lima to Rio de Janeiro. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The cheapest month to book is September.

Cheapest one-way
$199
Sky Airline Sky Airline LIM-RIO 25h 10m · 1 stop Sun, Sep 27
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Cheapest round-trip
$373
LATAM Airlines LATAM Airlines LIM-RIO 20h 30m · 1 stop Tue, Sep 29 - Thu, Oct 1
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When to travel
November
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
3,787.25 km
Flight distance
5h 6m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Lima to Rio de Janeiro over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $199 and round-trip from $373. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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INMET has issued weather alerts for Rio de Janeiro. A temperature drop of 3°C to 5°C starting 06/09/2026 at 00:00 carries a slight health risk. Additionally, starting 09/09/2026 at 00:00, rain of 20 to 30 mm/h (up to 50 mm/day), winds of 40 to 60 km/h, and hail are expected, bringing a low risk of power outages, crop damage, falling tree branches, and flooding.
Flights from Lima to Rio de Janeiro operate an average of 4 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 76.9% on-time departure rate and a 100.0% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Lima to Rio de Janeiro flights?

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Lima to Rio de Janeiro, including LATAM Airlines, Sky Airline has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Lima to Rio de Janeiro according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Lima to Rio de Janeiro

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Lima to Rio de Janeiro?

The average price of one-way flights from Lima to Rio de Janeiro purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Lima to Rio de Janeiro is November, with an average price of $363; while the month with the highest flight price is usually December, with an average price of up to $491.

$491
$427
$363
$299
    Cheapest
  • $388
    Sep
  • $383
    Oct
  • $363
    Nov
  • $491
    Dec
  • $406
    Jan
  • $459
    Feb
  • $414
    Mar
  • $387
    Apr
  • $375
    May
  • $387
    Jun
  • $423
    Jul
  • $399
    Aug

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Lima to Rio de Janeiro (LIM-RIO)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Sky Airline offers one-way fares as low as $199 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. LIM to GIG on Sun, Sep 27), while LATAM Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $373 departing on Tue, Sep 29 and returning on Thu, Oct 1.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Lima to Rio de Janeiro with the following airlines, including: LATAM Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 5 hours 6 minutes to fly from Lima (LIM) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Lima to Rio de Janeiro is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 13 flight per week flying from Lima to Rio de Janeiro. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: LATAM Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- LA2414 (09:28) LATAM Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- LA2404 (23:18)
  • To find best deals on flights from Lima to Rio de Janeiro, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sun, Sep 27, with one-way flights priced at just $199.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is LATAM Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Rio de Janeiro travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Lima to Rio de Janeiro is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Lima to Rio de Janeiro on September 28, 2026 with Sky Airline, with prices starting at $178.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Rio de Janeiro: Galeão International Airport (GIG), Santos Dumont Airport (SDU), and Jacarepagua Airport (RRJ). Flights from Jorge Chávez International Airport to Galeão International Airport (LIM-GIG) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Lima is 2h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Lima to Rio de Janeiro is $340. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Lima to Rio de Janeiro is $619. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Lima and Rio de Janeiro, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Sky Airlineare the most popular budget airlines flying from Lima to Rio de Janeiro. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.