Flying from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Lima Airport (LIM): what you need to know
Washington DC and Lima are both in the UTC-5 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to board your IAD to LIM flight.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Washington Dulles Airport to Lima Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between IAD and LIM include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Bogota Airport
Cancun Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Lima Airport (LIM)
£163 is the lowest price for a one-way Washington Dulles Airport to Lima Airport flight. Return flights start at £353. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from IAD to LIM. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Lima Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from IAD to LIM by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Lima Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
When it comes to Washington Dulles Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Washington Dulles Airport from central Washington DC, it'll take around 45 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 40 kms (25 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near IAD? If you're catching an early flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Lima Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Lima Airport (LIM)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Washington Dulles Airport to Lima Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LIM instead:
Pick up a Lima Airport rental car and discover Lima and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sixt, Alamo and Budget are well-known companies you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Lima Airport around three weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Lima Airport (LIM) to central Lima
From Lima Airport, Lima is approximately 13 kms (8 miles) away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting there by public transport takes about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Lima Airport (LIM)
August is the most popular month for flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Lima Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Lima in March.
When reserving your flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Lima Airport, consider the type of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Lima, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 26ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IAD to LIM in August. Average temperatures are between 14ºC and 21ºC then.
Explore more of Peru
You've seen Lima, now it's time to explore other corners of Peru. Travel about 11 kms (7 miles) west to Callao to tick off its popular 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 kms (300 miles) north-west of Lima. No journey is complete without visiting Iglesia de La Merced, Plaza de Armas de Trujillo and Playa de Huanchaco.