Flights to Cusco
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Cusco is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, whose 11,146-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport | CUZ | 3 km (2 mi) | 11,146 ft | 10,860 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,146 ft, CUZ can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 10,860 ft; that altitude thins the air enough to affect take-off performance on hot days, which is why summer departures from high airports are sometimes weight-restricted.
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Routes to and from Cusco
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cusco to Lima | Peru | 573 km (356 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Cusco to La Paz | Bolivia | 526 km (327 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Cusco to Santa Cruz de la Sierra | Bolivia | 1,053 km (654 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Cusco to Callao | Peru | 584 km (363 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Cusco to Arequipa | Peru | 322 km (200 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Cusco to Trujillo | Peru | 978 km (608 mi) | about 2 h |
| Cusco to Cochabamba | Bolivia | 755 km (469 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Cusco to Cuenca | Ecuador | 1,413 km (878 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Cusco to Piura | Peru | 1,330 km (827 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Cusco to Chiclayo | Peru | 1,144 km (711 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Cusco to Porto Velho | Brazil | 1,027 km (638 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Cusco to Salta | Argentina | 1,429 km (888 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Cusco to Huancayo | Peru | 387 km (241 mi) | about 1 h 15 min |
| Cusco to Rio Branco | Brazil | 601 km (373 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Cusco to Antofagasta | Chile | 1,137 km (707 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Cusco to Iquitos | Peru | 1,097 km (682 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Cusco to Pucallpa | Peru | 639 km (397 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Cusco to Chimbote | Peru | 876 km (544 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Cusco to Machala | Ecuador | 1,441 km (895 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Cusco to Tacna | Peru | 531 km (330 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Cusco to San Salvador de Jujuy | Argentina | 1,377 km (856 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Cusco to Juliaca | Peru | 295 km (183 mi) | about 1 h 8 min |
| Cusco to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 9,602 km (5,966 mi) | about 13 h 4 min |
| Cusco to São Paulo | Brazil | 2,887 km (1,794 mi) | about 4 h 27 min |
| Cusco to Johannesburg | South Africa | 10,316 km (6,410 mi) | about 13 h 59 min |
| Cusco to Jakarta | Indonesia | 17,815 km (11,070 mi) | about 23 h 35 min |
| Cusco to Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | 3,207 km (1,993 mi) | about 4 h 52 min |
| Cusco to Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 12,095 km (7,516 mi) | about 16 h 15 min |
| Cusco to Nairobi | Kenya | 12,000 km (7,457 mi) | about 16 h 8 min |
| Cusco to Surabaya | Indonesia | 17,646 km (10,965 mi) | about 23 h 22 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Cusco?
Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) is the closest large airport at 3 km (2 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is CUZ from Cusco city centre?
3 km (2 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Cusco on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.