How long is the flight from South Africa to Lima?

There are many flights that can get you from South Africa to Lima in 16h 10m. Fly via LATAM Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between South Africa and Lima is about 10900 km.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Lima ranges from 0.0 - 0.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 0.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Lima when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Lima, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 17.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to LIM?

When flying from South Africa to Lima, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Lima from South Africa?

Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM), located 9,2 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from South Africa to Lima.

Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Lima that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Lima flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Lima?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Lima.

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Lima by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Deal found 11/10R24 452

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Round-trip from	R14 457
One-way from	R8 740
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R22 123

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Cape TownLima

CPT Cape Town Intl - LIM Lima J Chavez Intl

CPTLIM

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/2

15:30-9:10

2 stops48h 40m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 359

JohannesburgLima

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LIM Lima J Chavez Intl

JNBLIM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/1

5:45-12:00

3 stops37h 15m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 987

JohannesburgLima

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LIM Lima J Chavez Intl

JNBLIM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/1

21:20-22:25

2 stops32h 05m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 276

Fastest return journey

JohannesburgLima

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LIM Lima J Chavez Intl

JNBLIM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/12

11:10-0:45

1 stop20h 35m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 457

JohannesburgLima

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LIM Lima J Chavez Intl

JNBLIM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/11

15:35-0:45

1 stop16h 10m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Tue 8/12

11:10-12:45

1 stop18h 35m

R14 457

JohannesburgLima

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LIM Lima J Chavez Intl

JNBLIM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/11

15:35-9:55

2 stops25h 20m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Mon 30/11

11:05-12:45

1 stop18h 40m

R14 870

JohannesburgLima

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LIM Lima J Chavez Intl

JNBLIM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/11

15:35-22:15

1 stop37h 40m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Tue 8/12

11:10-12:45

1 stop18h 35m

R17 100

JohannesburgLima

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LIM Lima J Chavez Intl

JNBLIM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/11

15:35-0:45

1 stop16h 10m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Tue 8/12

9:35-12:45

2 stops20h 10m

R17 976

JohannesburgLima

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LIM Lima J Chavez Intl

JNBLIM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/11

15:35-11:50

2 stops27h 15m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Sun 29/11

0:40-12:45

3 stops29h 05m

R18 769

Cape TownLima

CPT Cape Town Intl - LIM Lima J Chavez Intl

CPTLIM

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/11

15:40-0:45

1 stop16h 05m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Sat 14/11

23:50-12:40

2 stops29h 50m

R20 206

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Lima?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Lima (average of R17 976). Flying from South Africa to Lima in April is currently the most expensive (average of R26 418). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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LATAM Airlines

7,4

Good

1 972 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

COR - LIM

Always a great service. Better than Delta or American Airlines

LATAM Airlines

7,4

Good

1 972 reviews

LATAM Airlines

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

COR - LIM

Always a great service. Better than Delta or American Airlines

British Airways

6,7

Okay

8 260 reviews

LATAM Airlines

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

COR - LIM

Always a great service. Better than Delta or American Airlines

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Lima from South Africa?
Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM), located 9,2 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from South Africa to Lima.
How long is the flight from South Africa to Lima?
There are many flights that can get you from South Africa to Lima in 16h 10m. Fly via LATAM Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between South Africa and Lima is about 10900 km.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Lima that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Lima flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Lima?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Lima.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Lima?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Lima by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Lima?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Lima (average of R17 976). Flying from South Africa to Lima in April is currently the most expensive (average of R26 418). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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