{ "response": { "Key": "IAD-LIM", "orig": { "code": "IAD", "type": "airport", "city": "Washington", "fullCity": "Washington, United States", "airport": "Washington Intl Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "LIM", "type": "airport", "city": "Lima", "fullCity": "Lima, Peru", "airport": "Jorge Chávez Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from Washington to Lima?", "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Washington Dulles to Lima. The quickest way is a one-stop connection, typically taking about 13 hours total; Copa via Panama City is the most common and usually the cheapest, with median fares around $557. American via Miami, United via Houston, and Avianca via Bogotá are also solid one-stop options, with typical fares ranging from about $570 to $890.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold. Stop counts, connecting hubs, and per-airline prices are drawn from a large sample of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. We group those fares by number of stops, by the hub airport a connection routes through, and by operating airline, and report each group's share of the sample alongside its lowest and median price. Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "flight_schedule", "route_options", "redeye_flights" ] }, "q4": { "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Washington to Lima?", "answer": "Average fares from Washington, D.C. to Lima bottom out around $313 in late September, making that the cheapest stretch to fly. Overall, September ($323) and October ($328) are the cheapest months, while late December is the most expensive period at an average of $436, with December as a whole averaging $412.", "methodology": "Seasonal fares come from Priceline's own air booking-summary archive, analysed in-house and refreshed monthly. For each day of the year we take a representative round-trip fare, a blend of the 25th-percentile and average ticket price over the route's bookings, and smooth the series into a seasonal curve; the half-month low and high and the monthly figures quoted here are averages of that curve. Thin and international routes borrow their seasonal shape from the nearest busy routes, with the price level anchored to the route's own bookings.", "toolsUsed": [ "seasonal_prices" ] }, "q5": { "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Washington to Lima?", "answer": "For flights from Washington (IAD) to Lima (LIM), the best time to book is roughly 4-7 weeks before departure, when fares average around $338. Booking about 40 days out tends to hit the lowest price at $337, while waiting until the last minute or booking more than 5 months ahead can push fares above $390 and toward $470. For summer and holiday periods, expect to book even earlier — likely 8-12 weeks out — since peak-season demand typically shifts the optimal window further from departure.", "methodology": "Booking-window guidance comes from the same monthly in-house analysis of Priceline's own air booking-summary archive. We aggregate the route's bookings by how many days before departure they were made, from about 180 days out to the day of travel, smooth the curve, and highlight the stretch of lead times with the lowest average fare. Thin and international routes borrow the curve shape from the nearest busy routes, anchored to the route's own price level. It reflects current fares and is refreshed monthly.", "toolsUsed": [ "booking_timing" ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Washington to Lima?", "answer": "No nonstop red‑eye flights operate from Washington Dulles to Lima, but connecting overnight itineraries are available. One option connects through Atlanta, where the long leg ATL→LIM on LATAM departs at 11:15 PM and arrives at 5:00 AM (early hours), with a short layover on Delta from IAD. Another connects through Miami, with the overnight MIA→LIM leg on American departing at 11:30 PM and arriving at 4:10 AM (early hours), following a brief American connection from Washington.", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "redeye_flights" ] }, "q7": { "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Washington to Lima?", "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Washington Dulles to Lima. The most common one-stop routings are via Panama City on Copa Airlines (up to 19 daily connections), Houston on United (8 daily), Bogotá on Avianca (7 daily), Atlanta on Delta (6 daily), and Miami on American (7 daily). Copa dominates the route by frequency, while United, Avianca, Delta, and American each offer multiple daily options through their respective hubs.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q8": { "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Washington and Lima?", "answer": "Common layovers include Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Panama City and Bogotá. Miami and Fort Lauderdale offer many onward flights to Lima with short connection times. Panama City’s hub provides efficient transfers and visa‑free transit for many nationalities, while Bogotá is a major South American gateway with frequent connections." }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Lima?", "answer": "December to April offers warm, sunny days with minimal rain, and it falls outside peak holiday crowds." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Washington to Lima?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months, and check if you need a visa or proof of onward travel; payment for baggage and vaccination certificates may also be required." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Lima?", "answer": "Jorge Chávez International Airport is the only airport serving Lima." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to Washington Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From downtown Washington, D.C., the fastest and most popular option to reach Dulles International Airport is the Silver Line Express bus from Wiehle-Reston East Metro station, which runs nonstop every 15–20 minutes for $5 each way; you can also take Metrorail's Silver Line directly to the airport station and then a short shuttle to the terminal. Taxis and ride‑share services like Uber and Lyft are available 24/7 and offer door‑to‑door convenience at a higher cost, while shared vans provide a middle ground for groups. Driving and parking is an option with economy lots at $15 per day and free shuttles to the terminal.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://flydulles.com/flight-schedule-dulles-international-airport-iad", "title": "flydulles.com - Flight Schedule - Dulles International Airport (IAD)", "time_published": "2022-03-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://parking.flydulles.com/economy-parking", "title": "Dulles International Airport Parking | Economy Parking", "time_published": "2026-02-06T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.mwaa.com/ipw-2017-archived", "title": "IPW 2017 - Archived", "time_published": "2021-02-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.mwaa.com/policefireems/fire-ems/fire-ems-washington-dulles-international-airport", "title": "mwaa.com - Fire & EMS at Washington Dulles International Airport", "favicon": "https://www.mwaa.com/themes/custom/mwaa_barrio/favicon.ico", "time_published": "2023-09-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dulles%20International%20Airport", "title": "Dulles International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-30T14:07:38Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Lima airport?", "answer": "Lima's Jorge Chávez International Airport has a Sleepover facility landside in the arrivals area of the main terminal, offering private sleeping pods and cabins with flat beds, power, and climate control. No shuttle is required as it's inside the terminal, but you'll need to pass through security again for your next flight. There is also a hotel connected to the terminal, and several nearby hotels provide shuttle service.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/lima-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Lima Airport Guide", "time_published": "2025-09-03T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/casa/lima.htm", "title": "Lima Airport Guide (LIM) - Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2026-05-30T01:37:14Z" }, { "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/south-america/peru/lima/activities/peru_jorge_chavez_airport_lim_private_transfer_to_lima_city-XYN180", "title": "Lima Airport One Way Private Transfer LIM to Lima City Center", "time_published": "2026-05-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jorge%20Ch%C3%A1vez%20International%20Airport", "title": "Jorge Chávez International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-15T03:44:38Z" }, { "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/south-america/peru/lima/activities/private_transfer_from_jorge_chavez_airport_to_hotels_in_lima-XDYSHK", "title": "Private Transfer from Jorge Chavez Airport to Hotels in Lima", "time_published": "2026-03-02T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://airport-sleepover.com/en/terminals/lima-international-terminal", "title": "Sleepover | Lima Airport | Sleeping Pods and Rooms | Sleepover", "time_published": "2023-11-20T00:00:00Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Washington to Lima?", "answer": "There is no nonstop service between Washington Dulles and Lima. On connecting itineraries the long leg is most often a Boeing 737-800 (via Panama City on Copa), a Boeing 767-300 (via Atlanta on LATAM or Delta, or via Houston on United), or an Airbus A320neo family aircraft (via Bogotá on Avianca or via Miami on American). The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, and Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these carriers.", "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_aircraft" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Washington?", "answer": "At Washington Dulles (IAD), departing passengers have several lounge options. In Concourse A, the Air France/KLM Lounge (accessible with a business-class ticket, SkyTeam Elite Plus status, or a Priority Pass membership) offers a quiet space with complimentary drinks and light snacks, though access may be restricted during peak afternoon hours. Also in Concourse A, the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse welcomes Upper Class passengers and Delta One travelers, featuring a full bar and à la carte dining. The Etihad Airways Lounge, which also operates as a Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club, is available to eligible premium cabin passengers. In Concourse B, the Turkish Airlines Lounge Washington D.C. provides a comfortable retreat with Turkish cuisine and is accessible to business-class travelers and Priority Pass members. Additionally, the Capital One Lounge near the TSA checkpoints offers a modern, all-inclusive experience with locally inspired food and workspaces, available to select Capital One cardholders.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/IAD", "title": "American Express Lounges at Washington Dulles International Airport | Amex US", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/washington-dulles-international", "title": "Washington Dulles International Airport IAD Lounges - IAD Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-th/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/IAD", "title": "American Express Lounges at Washington Dulles International Airport | Amex TH", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.flydulles.com/travel-information/services-amenities/airport-lounges/capital-one-lounge-iad", "title": "Capital One Lounge - IAD | flydulles.com", "time_published": "2022-03-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/zh-CN/lounges/united-states-of-america/washington-dulles-international/iad6-air-france-klm-lounge", "title": "Air France - KLM Lounge IAD AIRPORT A 大厅 杜勒斯国际机场 (Washington DC Dulles Intl) | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Washington to Lima?", "answer": "Baggage rules depend on the airline and fare type. Basic economy often excludes a checked bag but typically allows a carry-on and personal item. Standard international economy fares usually include one free checked bag along with a carry-on." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Washington to Lima?", "answer": "Flights from Washington Dulles to Lima typically offer Economy and flat‑bed Business class; Premium Economy is not common on this route." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and premium cabin tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while basic economy fares typically do not." } } } }