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Flights to Machu Picchu in 2025

Find the latest flights to Machu Picchu in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on July 3, 2025.

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December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$987

Round-trip from

$604

One-way from

$251
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($21 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($35 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
From New York to Cuzco
One-way flight from New York to Machu Picchu

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Mon 8/255:10 pmEWR - CUZ
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Deal found 7/2$604
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Mon 8/257:05 pmEWR - CUZ
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Thu 8/711:25 amLGA - CUZ
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NewarkCusco

EWR - CUZ

EWRCUZ

Newark

Mon 8/25

5:10 pm-11:00 am

1 stop18h 50m

Cusco Velazco Astete

Wed 9/10

12:15 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$604

New YorkCusco

JFK - CUZ

JFKCUZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/15

12:30 am-11:00 am

1 stop11h 30m

Cusco Velazco Astete

Sun 9/28

12:15 pm-6:00 am

1 stop16h 45m

$634

New YorkCusco

JFK - CUZ

JFKCUZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 8/21

5:52 pm-9:25 am

2 stops16h 33m

Cusco Velazco Astete

Thu 8/28

7:00 am-1:06 am

2 stops17h 06m

$636

New YorkCusco

LGA - CUZ

LGACUZ

New York LaGuardia

Sat 10/18

6:30 am-7:34 am

2 stops26h 04m

Cusco Velazco Astete

Sun 10/26

8:45 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops24h 20m

$637

New YorkCusco

LGA - CUZ

LGACUZ

New York LaGuardia

Mon 8/25

6:00 pm-9:10 am

2 stops16h 10m

Cusco Velazco Astete

Wed 9/10

8:00 pm-2:48 pm

2 stops17h 48m

$642

New YorkCusco

JFK - CUZ

JFKCUZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/25

5:52 pm-9:25 am

2 stops16h 33m

Cusco Velazco Astete

Wed 9/10

8:00 pm-2:17 pm

2 stops17h 17m

$642

New YorkCusco

LGA - CUZ

LGACUZ

New York LaGuardia

Mon 10/20

7:30 pm-9:25 am

2 stops14h 55m

Cusco Velazco Astete

Wed 10/29

9:05 pm-11:51 am

2 stops13h 46m

$644

NewarkCusco

EWR - CUZ

EWRCUZ

Newark

Mon 8/25

7:05 pm-11:15 am

2 stops17h 10m

Cusco Velazco Astete

Wed 9/10

8:45 am-11:57 pm

2 stops14h 12m

$644

New YorkCusco

JFK - CUZ

JFKCUZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/30

7:45 am-9:24 pm

2 stops14h 39m

Cusco Velazco Astete

Sat 9/6

6:57 am-1:59 pm

2 stops30h 02m

$647

NewarkCusco

EWR - CUZ

EWRCUZ

Newark

Mon 8/25

7:05 pm-9:25 am

2 stops15h 20m

Cusco Velazco Astete

Wed 9/10

8:45 am-11:57 pm

2 stops14h 12m

$651

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When is the best time to book a flight to Machu Picchu?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Machu Picchu. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

Booking 53 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Machu Picchu. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Machu Picchu?

On average, a flight from New York to Machu Picchu takes 14 hours 4 minutes. Flights to Machu Picchu from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Machu Picchu?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Machu Picchu are Avianca, LATAM Airlines and Delta.

Rainfall in Machu Picchu by month

Plan your trip to Machu Picchu by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Machu Picchu ranges from 0.0 - 5.5 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.5 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Machu Picchu when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Machu Picchu by month

Plan your trip to Machu Picchu by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Machu Picchu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, October is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 55.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Machu Picchu

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Machu Picchu. 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 Machu Picchu. Reviews last updated July 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, LATAM Airlines, and American Airlines to Peru to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

FAQs about flying to Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu, Peru climate

With its mountainous terrain and high altitude, Machu Picchu experiences two distinct seasons: rainy and dry. Rainy season takes place in between the months of November and March, while the dry season starts in April and lasts until the end of October. The dry season provides better conditions for walking around Machu Picchu, which in turn makes this the busiest time of year to book flights to Machu Picchu. The temperature in Machu Picchu on average rests around 55 degrees F during the wet season and can reach highs up around 80 degrees F during dry season.

Best Time to Fly to Machu Picchu, Peru

Whether you’re joining the ambitious backpackers eager to reach the summit during the dry season or you’re braving the chilly rains in exchange for a seat on a cheap flight to Machu Picchu, there’s no wrong time to travel to Peru’s most sought after attraction. 

Peak Season:

The dry season is the busiest travel time in Machu Picchu, so flights to Machu Picchu should be made months in advance in order to secure a seat. 

Off-peak Season

Tourists tend to avoid the Inca Trail between the months of November and March due to the inclement weather, making cheap flights to Machu Picchu widely available thanks to the lull in tourism.

Getting around Machu Picchu, Peru

Once your flight to Machu Picchu lands in Cuzco, take a taxi or hop on the colectivo, or bus, which will take you downtown. Machu Picchu is 50 miles away from Cuzco. Arrive at your final destination by way of train to Aguas Calientes, where you can then travel by bus. When it comes to actually hiking the Inca Trail, there are two trails that can be taken and both require reservations with officially sanctioned trek guides.

Machu Picchu, Peru Travel Information

  • Machu Picchu, the nearly 600 year-old Incan ruins of the Urabamba Valley, is the driving force behind Peruvian tourism as the feet of hundreds of thousands of visitors traverse its steep trails each year. Machu Picchu is an UNESCO World Heritage Site, and concerns regarding the wear and tear of the ruins have been raised and have initiated laws creating a no fly zone over the area and stipulating strict codes when it comes to building hotels and bridges that could affect the well-being of the structure. 
  • Take a detour after your flight to Machu Picchu lands and explore Cuzco as soon as you clear customs. Historically celebrated as the capital of the Incan Empire, Cuzco is home to Coricancha, the Incan temple to Inti, the Sun God, and Inca Wasi, which at over 13,000 is the Incan ruin with the highest elevation. 
  • Looking for something to watch while you’re packing for your flight to Machu Picchu? Rent “The Motorcycle Diaries” –the major motion picture adaptation of Ernesto “Che” Guevara’s diary from his epic journey through Latin America. Machu Picchu is prominently featured in the film and was a life-changing point of inspiration for Guevara, and Gael García Bernal excellently portrays this as the man whose face would later become a symbol for revolution and Latin American pride. 
  • Lima, the Peruvian capital, is most likely where the first leg of your flight to Machu Picchu will land. Spend a day or two before your return Machu Picchu flight exploring Lima’s crowded streets, which are home to treasure-trove museums and gorgeous 18th century churches.
  • Can I find cheaper flights to Machu Picchu if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Machu Picchu on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Machu Picchu?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Avianca is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Machu Picchu.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Machu Picchu?

    A round-trip flight to Machu Picchu will typically cost around $108, however they can be found for as little as $62.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Machu Picchu depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Machu Picchu, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson offers the quickest one-way flight (9 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does Cusco Velazco Astete have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Cusco Velazco Astete can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Cusco Velazco Astete?

    Yes. Cusco Velazco Astete has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Fly and Dream ApartHotel is the closest property to Cusco Velazco Astete (0.0 mi away from Cusco Velazco Astete).

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