Flying from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know
The timezone in Cape Town is UTC+2, which is seven hours ahead of Lima.
Give yourself enough time to catch your LIM to CPT flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Pick a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options for tickets from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is a popular stopover on the LIM to CPT route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
At the moment, £603 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Jorge Chavez International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £1,095. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LIM to CPT if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Cape Town International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across the month and land a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from LIM to CPT by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
Jorge Chavez International Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from LIM land at their destination as scheduled 81.53% of the time.
To reach Jorge Chavez International Airport from central Lima, it takes about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 6 miles from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Cape Town International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near LIM:
Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Consider staying in a hotel close to CPT if you're taking a late Jorge Chavez International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Cape Town International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Hire and explore beyond Cape Town's main sights.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Cape Town International Airport about one week before your travel date.
Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
Cape Town International Airport is roughly 12 miles from central Cape Town. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
June is the busiest month for flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Cape Town in April.
The warmest month in Cape Town is February, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Cape Town International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
July sees average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LIM to CPT around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of South Africa
Cape Town is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of South Africa you should also see. About 35 miles north-east of Cape Town, a trip to Paarl will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Bretagne Rock, Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails.
Around 60 miles east of Cape Town, Worcester is another essential stop in South Africa. No visit is complete without checking out Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall.
