Lima from Buffalo, Nov 28–Dec 7: $2,097 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $899 per person, $260 below the highest fare we saw
- Casa Lima: breakfast, free cancellation, 7.9 from 2,091 reviews
- Highs of 70–71°F and tasting menus at Central, Maido or Kjolle
The catch: The outbound has 3 stops and takes 42h 17m, landing at 12:55 AM, and a checked bag is about $180 for two on top of the total.
Worth it if you'll trade a long travel day for nine nights of food and city, but skip it if 3 stops sounds like a lost weekend.
Worth it if you can live with a long trip down: $2,097 for two covers the flights at $1,798 plus 9 nights at Casa Lima for $299, taxes and fees included. You leave Saturday, Nov 28, 2026 and fly home Monday, Dec 7, on B6 + CM with 3 stops, so it isn't nonstop.
The total, before you go
$2,097 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $1,798 |
| Casa Lima, 9 nights, two guests, taxes in | $299 |
| The total, before you go | $2,097 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $180 |
$260 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $45 each way per bag on JetBlue, $180 for two round trip); this hotel lists no resort fee. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
$899 per person, round trip
$1,798 for two, taxes and fees included · B6 + CM · 3 stops · 42h 17m
Out Sat, Nov 28, 7:35 AM – Sun, Nov 29, 12:55 AM · back Mon, Dec 7, 11:00 PM – Tue, Dec 8, 11:57 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| B6 + CM | $899 | 3 stops | 42h 17m |
| B6 + DM | $1,045 | 3 stops | 41h 6m |
| B6 + CM | $908 | 2 stops | 37h 48m |
Prices checked Oct 26, 2026, 4:11 AM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The numbers first. When we checked, the fare was $899 per person, $260 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, which is 22% less. Add 9 nights at Casa Lima for $299 and the trip comes to $2,097 for two, all in. That total doesn't include checked bags (about $180 for two) or spending money. Give yourselves $90 a day each and you're looking at $3,717 for the whole trip. Timing works too. Typical highs run 70–71°F with lows near 63°F, and December is when Lima's coastal summer starts, though the normals for these dates still say overcast. Lima runs on the same clock as Buffalo, so there's no jet lag once you land. Nine nights is enough time for the tasting menus, the museums and a slow ceviche lunch or two, even after that long flight down.
The kind of trip this is
This is a food-and-city vacation with a lot of history in between. Think long lunches, a tasting menu you plan the whole day around, museums of pre-Columbian gold and evening walks along the Pacific cliffs. It suits a couple or two friends who like to eat well and wander. Nine nights gives you an easy pace: one big plan a day and plenty of slack.
Weather in Lima, Nov 28–Dec 7
Typical highs 70–71°F, lows near 63°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 28 | 70 °F | 62 °F | Overcast |
| Sun, Nov 29 | 71 °F | 63 °F | Overcast |
| Mon, Nov 30 | 71 °F | 63 °F | Overcast |
| Tue, Dec 1 | 71 °F | 63 °F | Overcast |
| Wed, Dec 2 | 71 °F | 63 °F | Overcast |
| Thu, Dec 3 | 71 °F | 63 °F | Overcast |
| Fri, Dec 4 | 70 °F | 63 °F | Overcast |
| Sat, Dec 5 | 71 °F | 63 °F | Overcast |
| Sun, Dec 6 | 71 °F | 63 °F | Overcast |
| Mon, Dec 7 | 71 °F | 63 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Lima
Casa Lima is the best value and the hotel in the total: $299 for all 9 nights, about $33 a night, with breakfast, free cancellation and a 7.9 from 2,091 reviews. It sits in the Lima Historic Centre, close to the Centro Histórico plazas, which are best seen by day. Casa Porta is the budget pick in Miraflores, on the Costa Verde: $408 for the stay, $45 a night, free cancellation and an 8.3 from 1,925 reviews. It puts you near the clifftop parks and most of the hotels. Holiday Inn Lima Miraflores by IHG is the top rated at 9.3 from 722 reviews, $1,282 for the stay or $142 a night. It's room only and has no free cancellation. None of the three lists a resort fee.
Casa Lima
$299 for 9 nights, two guests · $33 a night
See roomsHoliday Inn Lima Miraflores by IHG
$1,282 for 9 nights, two guests · $142 a night
See roomsCasa Porta
$408 for 9 nights, two guests · $45 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Lima for these dates
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Where in Lima
- Miraflores: Clifftop parks over the Pacific, the Larcomar mall and most of the hotels.
- Barranco: Bohemian seaside district of street art, galleries and the liveliest bars.
- San Isidro: Quiet, upscale business district with olive groves and fine dining.
- Centro Histórico: Colonial plazas, catacombs and the Plaza de Armas, better visited by day.
What to do in Lima
- Book a tasting menu at Central, Maido or Kjolle for one big night out
- Have a ceviche lunch at a neighbourhood cevichería in Barranco
- Paraglide along the Miraflores clifftops over the Pacific
- Walk the Huaca Pucllana adobe pyramid in the middle of the city
- See the pre-Columbian gold and ceramics at the Larco Museum
- Try a pisco sour tasting at a bar in Barranco
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Buffalo | Buffalo Niagara International (BUF) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Lima | Jorge Chávez International (LIM) |
| Flight time | 42h 17m (3 stops) |
| Distance | 3,797 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 9 nights in Lima costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $1,798 |
| Hotel, 9 nights (Casa Lima) | $299 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 9 days for two | $1,620 |
| Total for two | $3,717 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for a mid-range destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Buffalo to Lima
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $899 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $808 (Oct 26, 2026) |
| Price checks | 2 |
Good to know
- Passport: passport needed: travelers from the United States need a valid passport for Lima; check the expiry rule of the country before you book.
- Currency: Peruvian sol (PEN).
- You need a passport for Peru.
- Peru uses the Peruvian sol (PEN), and Lima is on the same time as Buffalo.
- You fly from Buffalo Niagara International (BUF) to Jorge Chávez International (LIM), 3,797 miles away.
- The fare and hotel prices include taxes and fees as of when we checked. Checked bags and spending money aren't included, and prices can change.
- Casa Lima and Casa Porta offer free cancellation. Holiday Inn Lima Miraflores by IHG doesn't.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, if you're fine with a long travel day. You get $2,097 for two, all in, with nine nights, breakfast at Casa Lima and highs of 70–71°F. The downside is the outbound flight: 3 stops and 42h 17m, landing at 12:55 AM.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $2,097 for two, taxes and fees included: $1,798 for flights ($899 per person) plus $299 for 9 nights at Casa Lima. A checked bag is about $180 for two on top of that. With $90 a day each for spending, plan on $3,717.
Is there a shorter flight?
We also found a B6 + CM option with 2 stops for $1,815 for two ($908 per person). It takes 37h 48m and arrives at the same 12:55 AM. The fare in our total has 3 stops and takes 42h 17m.
Do I need a passport?
Yes, you need a passport. Peru's currency is the Peruvian sol, and Lima is on the same time as Buffalo, so there's no time difference to adjust to.
What is the weather like?
For Nov 28–Dec 7, typical highs run 70–71°F with lows near 63°F, and the normals show overcast skies. December is when Lima's coastal summer starts, which is sunny, warm and dry, so it may brighten up later in your stay.
Did the fare ever drop lower?
Yes. On Oct 26 we saw $808 per person on this route. The $899 fare we found now is $260 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, out of 12 offers we checked.
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