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$181+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Lima (LIM)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — LIM
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Wed 2/25
Wed 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Lima

Cheapest flights from Chicago to Lima
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Lima. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 26, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/247:00 am
ORD
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LIM
1 stop14h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/42:55 am
LIM
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ORD
2 stops17h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$395
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/247:00 am
ORD
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LIM
1 stop14h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/32:55 am
LIM
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ORD
2 stops15h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$396
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/237:00 am
ORD
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LIM
1 stop14h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/42:55 am
LIM
-
ORD
2 stops17h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$399
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/237:00 am
ORD
-
LIM
1 stop14h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/32:55 am
LIM
-
ORD
2 stops15h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$400
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/115:15 am
ORD
-
LIM
1 stop16h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/186:04 am
LIM
-
ORD
1 stop17h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$404
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/185:15 am
ORD
-
LIM
1 stop16h 20m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 2/2311:30 pm
LIM
-
ORD
2 stops19h 16m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/25$405
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/22:35 pm
ORD
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LIM
1 stop10h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/106:04 am
LIM
-
ORD
1 stop17h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$407
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/177:00 am
ORD
-
LIM
1 stop14h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/62:55 am
LIM
-
ORD
2 stops15h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$411
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/247:00 am
ORD
-
LIM
1 stop14h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/62:55 am
LIM
-
ORD
2 stops21h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$412
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/247:00 am
ORD
-
LIM
1 stop14h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/22:55 am
LIM
-
ORD
2 stops15h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$413
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/45:15 am
ORD
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LIM
1 stop16h 20m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 3/1110:30 pm
LIM
-
ORD
2 stops18h 25m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/24$414
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/610:48 am
MDW
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LIM
1 stop17h 12m
LATAM Airlines
Sat 2/712:05 am
LIM
-
MDW
2 stops23h 17m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/26$415

Find flight deals from Chicago to Lima

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Lima (LIM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$395
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$181
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$569
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($43 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Lima that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Lima that are best for you.

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ChicagoLima

ORD - LIM

ORDLIM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/31

8:41 pm-5:01 am

3 stops32h 20m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Mon 6/1

6:04 am-11:47 pm

1 stop17h 43m

$494

ChicagoLima

ORD - LIM

ORDLIM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/3

10:35 am-11:55 pm

1 stop12h 20m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Tue 2/10

1:50 am-2:40 pm

1 stop13h 50m

$495

ChicagoLima

MDW - LIM

MDWLIM

Chicago Midway

Wed 2/18

10:49 am-9:20 pm

1 stop9h 31m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Tue 2/24

12:15 am-11:59 am

2 stops12h 44m

$500

ChicagoLima

MDW - LIM

MDWLIM

Chicago Midway

Wed 2/18

10:49 am-9:20 pm

1 stop9h 31m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Thu 2/26

8:25 am-10:31 pm

2 stops15h 06m

$500

ChicagoLima

MDW - LIM

MDWLIM

Chicago Midway

Mon 2/23

6:00 am-9:20 pm

1 stop14h 20m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Mon 3/9

10:50 am-9:56 am

2 stops23h 06m

$501

ChicagoLima

ORD - LIM

ORDLIM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/17

5:59 pm-5:00 am

1 stop11h 01m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Thu 3/26

8:25 am-11:54 pm

2 stops15h 29m

$505

ChicagoLima

ORD - LIM

ORDLIM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/18

5:30 am-9:20 pm

1 stop15h 50m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Tue 3/24

12:15 am-4:49 pm

2 stops16h 34m

$505

ChicagoLima

MDW - LIM

MDWLIM

Chicago Midway

Thu 2/26

10:49 am-9:20 pm

1 stop9h 31m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Thu 3/5

11:40 pm-11:59 am

1 stop13h 19m

$507

ChicagoLima

ORD - LIM

ORDLIM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/23

5:45 am-11:55 pm

1 stop17h 10m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Fri 3/6

1:50 am-8:00 pm

1 stop19h 10m

$507

ChicagoLima

MDW - LIM

MDWLIM

Chicago Midway

Mon 2/23

10:49 am-9:20 pm

1 stop9h 31m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Tue 3/3

11:40 pm-9:54 am

1 stop11h 14m

$507

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Lima

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Lima in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Lima flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Lima flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Lima flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Lima flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Lima flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Lima

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Lima from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Lima

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Lima?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Lima. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Chicago to Lima may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 56 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Lima?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Lima (average of $198). Flying from Chicago to Lima in August is currently the most expensive (average of $477). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Lima?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Chicago to Lima?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Chicago to Lima chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Panama City (PTY) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of 1-stop itineraries from Chicago to Lima on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Chicago to Lima?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Chicago to Lima, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Bogotá (BOG) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $598.

What’s the fastest layover option from Chicago to Lima?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Lima, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Atlanta (ATL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 9h 44m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Chicago to Lima?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Lima, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Panama City (PTY) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 10m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Lima

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lima. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Lima. Reviews last updated January 26, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Lima, such as Delta, Copa Airlines, and LATAM Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,113 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,113 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,113 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,558 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,113 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,912 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,113 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,189 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,113 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,491 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,113 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Lima. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Lima from Chicago?

    Most people fly into Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM) if they book a flight to Lima from Chicago. On average, J Chavez Intl has 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day from 9 airlines. Lima J Chavez Intl is conveniently located just 5.7 mi from Lima’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Lima?

    For as low as $500, United Airlines can have you in Lima from Chicago in 9h 31m. The distance between Chicago and Lima is about 3776 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Lima round-trip?

    Avianca, at $279, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago to Lima.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Copa Airlines and Delta. Avianca is currently priced 54% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Lima one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Avianca, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $143. Spirit Airlines flights start at $200 while deals on Copa Airlines start at $241 one-way.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Chicago to Lima?

    Flights departing from Chicago and landing in Lima layover in Panama City most frequently. Bogotá sees the next most layovers on Chicago to Lima flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Panama City?

    The majority of Panama City visitors spend their time at Panama Old Cathedral, Amador Causeway, and Panama Canal. Panama Old Cathedral, Amador Causeway, and Panama Canal can be visited by traveling about 13.2 mi, 14.7 mi, and 15.1 mi respectively from Panama City Tocumen Intl. Travelers can rent a car at Panama City Tocumen Intl for an average daily rate of $15 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Bogotá?

    Most Bogotá visitors opt to spend their time at Museo del Oro, Museo Botero, and Jardín botánico de Bogotá. Museo del Oro, Museo Botero and Jardín botánico de Bogotá are located about 8.6 mi, 8.9 mi, and 4.0 mi, respectively from Bogotá El Dorado if you are interested in checking them out. Those looking to explore during their layover in Bogotá can rent a car from Bogotá El Dorado for about $54 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Chicago to Lima flights?

    Flights departing from Chicago and landing in Lima layover in Miami least frequently. Atlanta is the second least popular location for layovers on flights from Chicago to Lima.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Lima that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Lima flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Lima?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Lima.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Lima?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Lima by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Lima?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Lima (average of $198). Flying from Chicago to Lima in August is currently the most expensive (average of $477). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 9 airlines flying from Chicago to Lima

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Lima. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$279Average$524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$297Average$577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$329Average$704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$377Average$730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$435Average$650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$477Average$662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$479Average$543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$510Average$679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AeromexicoCheapest$726Average$825FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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