Cheap flights from Recife to Lima

May is the cheapest month shown for this route, while the listed fare months run from November through August, so September and October are not covered in the data. Prices usually climb around school holidays, Christmas and New Year, and weekends can be dearer than midweek departures. If May suits your plans, book with a little room to spare; for December or January, look earlier and keep your dates flexible. Check both outbound and return months, because a cheap outbound can be paired with an expensive return.

The carrier list for this route mixes low-cost and full-service brands, but the fare rules matter more than the label: LATAM Airlines, Aerolineas Argentinas, Latam Airlines Brasil, GOL Linhas Aereas S.A., Azul, Jetsmart, Copa Airlines and EuroAtlantic Airways all require a connection, since no nonstop flight is listed. Some fares include a checked bag and seat selection, while others charge for both, so read the inclusions before comparing totals. If two tickets are issued separately, allow enough connection time and check whether baggage is through-checked.

Getting into town from J Chavez International usually means choosing between licensed taxis, ride-hailing and airport buses, with traffic into central Lima often making the transfer feel longer than the distance suggests. If you arrive late, arrange your ride before leaving the arrivals hall and keep your accommodation address handy. In Lima, confirm which terminal and meeting point your driver uses, because airport pickups can be split between zones. Allow a buffer before any onward plan, since road congestion is common at peak times.

Currency

PEN (S/)

Power sockets

Type A, B, C · 220 V

Language

Quechua, Aymara, Spanish

Emergency number

105, 106, 111

Driving side

right

Calling code

+51

Internet domain

.pe

Population of Lima

9.9 M (2022)

Time zone

UTC-05 (America/Lima)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check what the fare includes before you compare prices, especially bags, seat selection and meals on the cheaper tickets.
• Confirm that Guararapes International is the Recife departure airport named on your booking.
• Allow extra time for the connection, and avoid separate tickets unless you can absorb a missed onward flight.
• Check passport validity and Peru entry requirements for your nationality before you pay.
• Compare May with the months around your trip, since the cheapest month may not fit your dates.
• If you travel in December or January, book earlier and keep your return date flexible.