Travelling from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM): what you need to know
Lima's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Kansas City.
Leave plenty of time to make your MCI to LIM flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kansas City International Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between MCI and LIM:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Cancun International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
Rs75,779 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Kansas City International Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs168,790. These prices may change depending on availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MCI to LIM if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when looking for your flight from Kansas City International Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport.
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Handy information about Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
You'll find MCI at 601 Brasilia Avenue.
Kansas City International Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from MCI land at their destination as scheduled 81.34% of the time.
Central Kansas City to Kansas City International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Have an early flight from Kansas City International Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to MCI:
Arriving at Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
If you're arriving on a late Kansas City International Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near LIM:
Follow your own route with a Jorge Chavez International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Budget and experience more of Lima and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Jorge Chavez International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to central Lima
Jorge Chavez International Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from the centre of Lima. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It takes around 35 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
August is the busiest month for flights from Kansas City International Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Lima in April.
Lock in your flight from Kansas City International Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport for February if you'd like to explore Lima during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 26ºC.
August sees average temperatures of between 14ºC and 21ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MCI to LIM sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Peru
Callao is just one of the many places in Peru waiting to be explored after you've seen Lima. Around 11 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Temático Marina de Guerra Del Peru Park, Los Jazmines Park and Monumento a Santa Rosa de Lima.
Around 483 kilometres north-west of Lima, Trujillo is another essential stop in Peru. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Portada Moche. Santa Rosa. Entrada Huaca del sol. Huaco Fertilidad. Parque temático Moche, Plaza de Armas El Milagro and Plaza de Armas de Trujillo.
