Flights to Cusco Peru

The flights to Cusco are the most searched by those traveling to Peru. These flights take us to one of the cities with the greatest number of tourist attractions, where we find one of the seven wonders of the modern world. Flight time from Lima is approx. 50 min. Prices per person range between USprecios varían (consulta la web oficial)and USprecios varían (consulta la web oficial)depending on the season.

Velasco Astete Airport in Cusco is located 15 min. from the city center. Upon arrival, the tourist will find a large number of taxi drivers offering their services. We advise you to bargain. The fare to the city center should not exceed PEN 10.

There are daily flights to Lima (capital of Peru), as well as to Puerto Maldonado, Arequipa, and Juliaca.

Remember

  • Tickets sell out on national and regional holidays or long weekends
  • Confirm your flight 48h in advance
  • To avoid queues and hassles, arrive at the airport 1h and 30 min before your flight
  • Request the seat on the left side of the aircraft so you can have excellent views of Mount Salkantay
  • Never accept luggage from strangers
  • Make sure to lock your suitcase securely or request the plastic wrapping service (bound under pressure with plastic).

To travel to Cusco you should know the following:

During the rainy season tickets cost less

If you want to buy discounted tickets to Cusco, organize your vacation between the months of November to April.

Given that both flights and hotels cost less at this time of year, we advise you that in February rains are heavier and that you should have appropriate clothing if you want to travel in this season, as heavy rain may surprise you in the middle of a sightseeing tour.

December is the best month for artisan tourism in Cusco

Flying to Cusco for late December allows you to experience a famous artisan fair in the Plaza de Armas on December 24, where you can purchase high-quality handicrafts from renowned Cusco artists.

If you want to hike the Inca Trail, do not travel in February

February is the rainiest month of the year so if you plan to visit Cusco and take the Inca Trail expedition, we do not recommend it, as due to the heavy rains typical of the season the path is closed, due to dangers that could arise for tourists

>>Also of interest: Inca Trail Machu Picchu, four days to remember

Bring warm clothing from May to July

One of the disadvantages of traveling at this time is the cold, as it is stronger in this part of the year. During the day the temperature can reach 23 °C, but at night and early morning the temperature usually drops to -5 °C. Therefore, bring suitable clothing if you do not want to feel cold.

Bring light clothing if you plan to visit Machu Picchu from April to October

Machu Picchu is located in the high jungle eyebrow and there is a lot of heat during the day in these months; winter clothes can make you not enjoy the tour as much. Although the nights from May to July are cold in Cusco; to visit Machu Picchu things change, because the difference in altitude is roughly 1000 meters above sea level.

For Peruvians: traveling in low season or with days in advance saves you many dollars

Traveling to Cusco does not have to be expensive, if you want to get cheap flights, it is better that you make your trip in the low season or in any case book air tickets several days or months in advance.

Planning your trip in advance can save you many dollars if you want to travel to one of the seven wonders of the world.

Staying more days in Cusco will allow you to get to know its varied attractions better. It is recommended to stay at least 5 days to see the most important tourist attractions. If what you want is to do the Inca trail, the longer you stay the better, because you will be able to overcome more challenges offered by this attractive route, very popular among adventure tourists.