Flying from Charleston Airport (CHS) to Lima Airport (LIM): what you need to know
Lima's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Charleston.
To ensure you catch your CHS to LIM flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Charleston Airport to Lima Airport. These are the top stopovers between CHS and LIM:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
New York Newark Airport
Miami International Airport
Handy information about Charleston Airport (CHS)
79% of flights departing from Charleston Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Charleston to Charleston Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near CHS. Whether you have an early flight from Charleston Airport to Lima Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Lima Airport (LIM)
Book a hotel close to LIM if you have a late Charleston Airport to Lima Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Lima Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of Lima and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Lima Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
When to fly to Lima Airport (LIM)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Charleston Airport to Lima Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Lima. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Lima is February, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Charleston Airport to Lima Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
August has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CHS to LIM around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Peru
You've done Lima, now it's time to explore other parts of Peru. Travel about 11 kilometres west to Callao to tick off its leading sights. From Islas Palomino to Malecón Pardo La Punta - Callao and Fortaleza Real Felipe, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
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 Iglesia de La Merced, Plaza de Armas de Trujillo and Playa de Huanchaco.