Cheap Flights to Cusco Airport
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Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport is located within the city of Cusco, in southeastern Peru, at an elevation of nearly 11,000 feet. Opened in 1964 and named after a pioneering Peruvian pilot, the airport is Peru’s second-busiest, handling over 3 million passengers annually despite operating at limited capacity due to its central location.
Airport code
CUZ (ICAO: SPZO)
Location
Cusco, Peru
Distance from city center
Approximately 10,860 feet (3,310 m)
Airlines serving
LATAM Airlines Perú (focus city), Avianca, Sky Airline
Popular Routes to and from Cusco
Lima dominates Cusco’s traffic as the main connecting point for both domestic and international travelers, with additional direct regional links to neighboring countries.
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Best Time to Book Cheap Flights
Booking 6 to 10 weeks ahead generally offers good value on Lima-Cusco routes. The dry season from May through September marks peak Machu Picchu tourism season, when both flights and Inca Trail permits sell out quickly, so booking well in advance is strongly recommended for that period.
What to See Near Cusco
Cusco is the historic capital of the Inca Empire and the primary gateway to Machu Picchu, one of the world’s most famous archaeological sites. The city itself offers colonial architecture built atop Inca foundations, along with access to the scenic Sacred Valley and its many ancient ruins and traditional markets.
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FAQs — Flights to International Airport
Cusco Airport is a focus city for LATAM Airlines Perú and is also served by Avianca and Sky Airline, primarily connecting Cusco to Lima and other regional destinations.
Lima is by far the busiest route to Cusco, accounting for around 79% of all weekly flights, since most international travelers connect through Peru's capital.
Yes, on a limited basis. Direct flights connect Cusco to Santiago, Chile and La Paz, Bolivia, though most international travelers still connect through Lima.
The airport operates at limited capacity due to its location near the center of Cusco, a constraint that has led to long-term plans for a new airport in the nearby Chinchero district.
Yes, Cusco sits at roughly 11,000 feet above sea level, and altitude sickness can affect even experienced travelers, so planning a rest day upon arrival is often recommended.
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