Planning hackSlow down to save
Staying longer in fewer places cuts transport costs and unlocks weekly discounts on stays.
✈️ Cheap flights from Sydney to Lima
Compare Sydney – Lima fares from hundreds of airlines and travel sites. The trip is about 12,793 km and takes around 16 h 05 min nonstop.
📏 Distance12,793 km (7,949 miles)
⏱️ Flight timeabout 16 h 05 min nonstop
🕒 Time differenceLima is 16 hours behind Sydney
🛫 AirportsSYD → LIM
💸 Cheapest monthDec 2026 – from $2,044
📅 Cheapest months to fly Sydney → Lima
- $2,044Dec 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
- 19°Jan🌧
- 19°Feb🌧
- 19°Mar🌧
- 20°Apr⛅
- 20°May☀️
- 20°Jun☀️
- 20°Jul☀️
- 21°Aug☀️
- 21°Sep⛅
- 21°Oct⛅
- 21°Nov🌧
- 20°Dec🌧
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
Flights hackSearch one-way tickets on two airlines
Two one-way fares on different airlines are often cheaper than one return – and give you more freedom to change plans.
Money hackUse free walking tours
Tip-based walking tours run in most big cities and are a great first-day introduction with a local guide.
Sydney to Lima flights: questions
How long is the flight from Sydney to Lima?
A nonstop flight from Sydney to Lima takes about 16 h 05 min for the 12,793 km (7,949 miles) trip. Flights with a connection take longer – usually 2 to 5 hours more.
How far is Lima from Sydney?
Lima is about 12,793 km (7,949 miles) from Sydney as the plane flies.
What is the time difference between Sydney and Lima?
Right now Lima is 16 hours behind Sydney. Daylight saving changes can shift this by an hour during the year.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Lima?
Recently the lowest fares were in Dec 2026, from about $2,044. Prices change daily.
Which airports serve Sydney and Lima?
From Sydney: Sydney Kingsford Smith Intl (SYD). In Lima: Jorge Chávez Intl (LIM).
Do I need a visa for Peru?
It depends on your passport – see our Peru visa & entry guide.
More flights from Sydney
More flights to Lima
Searches open our travel partner in a new tab. We may earn a small commission when you book – it never changes the price you pay, and it keeps this site free.