Travelling from Lima Airport (LIM) to Santiago Airport (STI): what you need to know
The timezone in Santiago is UTC-4, which is one hour ahead of Lima.
Your LIM to STI flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lima Airport to Santiago Airport. These are the top stopovers between LIM and STI:
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport
Santo Domingo Las Americas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lima Airport (LIM) to Santiago Airport (STI)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Lima Airport to Santiago Airport flight is 279 €. A round-trip fare is currently 426 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LIM to STI if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Lima Airport to Santiago Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from LIM to STI.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Lima Airport to Santiago Airport.
Handy information about Lima Airport (LIM)
Lima Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 82% of flights that depart LIM arrive at their destination without delay.
To reach Lima Airport from central Lima, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 50 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near LIM? If you're catching an early flight from Lima Airport to Santiago Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Santiago Airport (STI)
If you're coming in on a late Lima Airport to Santiago Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near STI:
Hit the road running by picking up a Santiago Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from America, Zezgo Rent a Car or Alamo to explore Santiago and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Santiago Airport around one week ahead.
When to fly to Santiago Airport (STI)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Lima Airport to Santiago Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Santiago. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in October.
When reserving your flight from Lima Airport to Santiago Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Santiago, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LIM to STI in January. Average temperatures are between 16ºC (61ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) then.
Explore more of the Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo is just one of the many cities in the Dominican Republic waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Santiago. Around 137 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Catedral Primada de las Americas, Alcazar de Colon and The Cathedral of the Americas.
Santo Domingo Este is another well-known destination in the Dominican Republic and is around 145 kilometres south-east of Santiago. No trip is complete without dropping by Lago los tres ojos, National Aquarium and La Cueva del Eden.