Travelling from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM): what you need to know
Lima's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Lima one hour behind Detroit.
Your DTW to LIM 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 flying internationally.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport. These are the top stopovers between DTW and LIM:
Miami International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport flight is R 4,483. A return fare right now is R 10,135. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from DTW to LIM if you book in advance. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from DTW to LIM.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport.
Handy information about Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
You'll find DTW at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
Of all flights leaving Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 75.1% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from central Detroit, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to DTW:
Arriving at Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
If you're landing on a late Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near LIM:
Follow your own route with a Jorge Chavez International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Budget and find adventure across Lima and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Jorge Chavez International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to central Lima
From Jorge Chavez International Airport, Lima is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
The quietest month for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Lima based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport for February if you want to go to Lima during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DTW to LIM in August. Temperatures average between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of Peru
You've visited Lima, now it's time to discover other corners of Peru. Journey around 11 kilometres west to Callao to check off its top attractions. From Temático Marina de Guerra Del Peru Park to Los Jazmines Park and Monumento a Santa Rosa de Lima, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Trujillo is another favourite destination in Peru and is around 483 kilometres north-west of Lima. No trip is complete without seeing Portada Moche. Santa Rosa. Entrada Huaca del sol. Huaco Fertilidad. Parque temático Moche, Plaza de Armas El Milagro and Plaza de Armas de Trujillo.