Travelling from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Viru Viru International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 30 minutes.
Santa Cruz is one hour ahead of Lima and follows the UTC-4 timezone.
Flights from LIM to VVI start at 00:40 — the earliest with BoA. The last departure is at 01:00 with LATAM Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 34 weekly Jorge Chavez International Airport to Viru Viru International Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LIM to VVI flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
LATAM Airlines is your ticket to exploring Santa Cruz (and perhaps some other great corners of Bolivia!). Check out the direct flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Viru Viru International Airport offered by this carrier.
LATAM Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
LATAM Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering LIM to VVI flights. A dependable 85.19% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Viru Viru International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LIM and VVI:
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport
El Dorado International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)
At the moment, 130 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Jorge Chavez International Airport to Viru Viru International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 280 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Book nine months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from LIM to VVI.
Schedule your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Viru Viru International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Landing cheap flights from LIM to VVI is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Viru Viru International Airport.
Handy information about Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
Jorge Chavez International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 81.53% of flights that depart LIM reach their destination on time.
Central Lima to Jorge Chavez International Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The trip on public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Viru Viru International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to LIM:
Arriving at Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Jorge Chavez International Airport to Viru Viru International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near VVI instead:
Set yourself up with a Viru Viru International Airport rental car from top outlets like Europcar or Keddy By Europcar. With your own set of wheels, you can go beyond Santa Cruz and experience places that fly under the radar.
Booking your vehicle from Viru Viru International Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to central Santa Cruz
From Viru Viru International Airport, Santa Cruz is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)
July is the most popular month for flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Viru Viru International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Santa Cruz in February.
The warmest month in Santa Cruz is September, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Lock in your flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Viru Viru International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from LIM to VVI in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF) on average.
Explore more of Bolivia
Cochabamba is just one of the many cities in Bolivia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Santa Cruz. Around 499 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Cristo de la Concordia, Palacio Portales and Parque Mariscal Santa Cruz.
Sucre is another favourite destination in Bolivia and is around 451 kilometres south-west of Santa Cruz. No journey is complete without seeing House of Liberty Museum - Casa de la Libertad, Plaza 25 de Mayo and La Recoleta.
