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✈️ Cheap flights from Chicago to Lima
Compare Chicago – Lima fares from hundreds of airlines and travel sites. The trip is about 6,105 km and takes around 8 h 00 min nonstop.
📏 Distance6,105 km (3,793 miles)
⏱️ Flight timeabout 8 h 00 min nonstop
🕒 Time differenceLima is on the same time as Chicago
🛫 AirportsORD, MDW → LIM
💸 Cheapest monthNov 2026 – from $565
📅 Cheapest months to fly Chicago → Lima
- $565Nov 26
- $1,056Dec 26
Lowest fares our Fare agent saw for each month. Prices change daily.
🌞 Best time to visit Peru
Best: May to September – the dry season in the Andes, with clear skies for Machu Picchu and treks.
Shoulder season: April and October to November – fewer crowds and greener landscapes, with some showers in the mountains.
Weather by month in Cusco
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Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
📍 Things to do when you land
- Explore Machu Picchu – Watch the mist lift from the Inca citadel as granite peaks rise all around.
- Hike the Inca Trail – Walk ancient stone paths through cloud forest and passes to arrive at the Sun Gate on foot.
- Wander Cusco – Stroll the former Inca capital, where colonial churches sit on perfectly fitted Inca stone walls.
- Explore the Sacred Valley – Visit terraced Pisac, the fortress of Ollantaytambo and the salt pans of Maras.
💡 Tips for a cheaper ticket
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Chicago to Lima flights: questions
How long is the flight from Chicago to Lima?
A nonstop flight from Chicago to Lima takes about 8 h 00 min for the 6,105 km (3,793 miles) trip. Flights with a connection take longer – usually 2 to 5 hours more.
How far is Lima from Chicago?
Lima is about 6,105 km (3,793 miles) from Chicago as the plane flies.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Lima?
Right now Lima is on the same time as Chicago. Daylight saving changes can shift this by an hour during the year.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Lima?
Recently the lowest fares were in Nov 2026, from about $565. Prices change daily.
Which airports serve Chicago and Lima?
From Chicago: Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), Chicago Midway Intl (MDW). In Lima: Jorge Chávez Intl (LIM).
Do I need a visa for Peru?
It depends on your passport – see our Peru visa & entry guide.
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