Travelling from Lima Airport (LIM) to St Louis Airport (STL): what you need to know
The timezone in St Louis is UTC-6, which is one hour behind Lima.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your LIM to STL flight.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lima Airport to St Louis Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LIM and STL:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Miami International Airport
Cancun Airport
Handy information about Lima Airport (LIM)
82% of flights leaving Lima Airport touch down at their destination on time. With its strong on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when jetting out of LIM.
To get to Lima Airport from central Lima, it takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Lima Airport to St Louis Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to LIM:
Arriving at St Louis Airport (STL)
Consider booking a hotel close to STL if you're catching a late Lima Airport to St Louis Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a St Louis Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hertz, Budget or Alamo and explore beyond St Louis's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your vehicle from St Louis Airport around one week in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from St Louis Airport (STL) to central St Louis
STL is located at 10701 Lambert International Blvd..
From St Louis Airport, St Louis is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to St Louis Airport (STL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Lima Airport to St Louis Airport. To skip the crowds, head to St Louis in March.
When booking your flight from Lima Airport to St Louis Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in St Louis, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC to 33ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LIM to STL in January. Average temperatures are between -7ºC and 8ºC then.
Explore more of the United States
Chicago is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen St Louis. Around 418 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in the United States, consider Indianapolis, roughly 370 kilometres east of St Louis. Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis are the start of reasons to visit.
