Cheap Flights from Lima (LIM) to Sydney (SYD)

Flying from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know

• Sydney is 16 hours ahead of Lima and is in the UTC+11 timezone.

• For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your LIM to SYD flight.

• Travelling during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

• Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. Many passengers pass through Arturo Merino Benitez Airport on this route.

How to find the cheapest flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)

• Currently, £617 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Jorge Chavez International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £1,188. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.

• To score cheap tickets from LIM to SYD, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.

• The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport across every month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.

• Landing cheap flights from LIM to SYD is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new deal comes up.

• Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.

Handy information about Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)

• Jorge Chavez International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 81.53% of flights that take off from LIM arrive at their destination on time.

• Central Lima to Jorge Chavez International Airport is around 6 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.

• You can expect a trip time of about 35 minutes on public transport.

• Looking for a convenient hotel near LIM? If you're boarding an early flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:

  • Tupac Lima Airport

  • Maypa Lima Airport

  • Hospedaje Las Tres Regiones

Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)

• Reserve a hotel close to SYD if you have a late Jorge Chavez International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:

  • Travelodge Hotel Sydney Airport

  • Meriton Suites Mascot Central

  • Ibis Budget St Peters

• Grab a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport rental car and explore Sydney and beyond with your own wheels. Simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals and Yes Drive are top providers you can book with here.

• Booking your vehicle from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport about two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.

Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney

• Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is roughly 11 miles from central Sydney. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.

• It typically takes 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)

• April is the busiest month for flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Sydney in April.

• The warmest month in Sydney is January, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

• Search for cheap tickets from LIM to SYD in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.

Explore more of Australia

• Canberra is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Sydney. Around 150 miles away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.

• If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Australia, head for Newcastle, about 75 miles north-east of Sydney. Newcastle Beach, Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach are the start of reasons to visit.