Lima is our favorite destination in South America for eating. It’s also the entry point for almost every visitor to Machu Picchu. If you plan on going to Machu Picchu, redeem British Airways Avois on LAN from Lima to Cusco. It only takes 9,000 points for the trip.
Lima, Peru Photo: ydnammmm, used under Creative Commons License (By 2.0)
Sample Travel Date:
- April 4th – 11th
Fare Availability:
- Valid for travel from April 2nd – June 12th for Friday through Sunday departures from the gateway. Use ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search and flexible month search to see availability — enable advanced routing codes and enter “dl+” on both the outbound and return fields to search only Delta availability. Must purchase by March 26th
- Beginner’s Guide on How to Use Matrix by ITA Software
- How to Read Airfare Rules and Use It to Your Advantage
Routing:
- SFO – ATL (Atlanta) – LIM (Lima) – MEX (Mexico) – ATL – SFO
Mileage:
- 11,414 miles or 6.0 cents per mile
How to Book:
- Use dates found at ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search and book on Orbitz.com. Make sure you select “Additional Search Options” and then “Narrow the search to my preferred airlines” select Delta Airlines to find availability.
Background Information:
- Visa: US Citizens – Not required. Other nationals, check the TIMATIC Visa Database
- Currency: Peruvian Nuveo Sol (PEN) $1USD = 2.6 PEN
Tips for saving when using credit cards at international destinations:
- No Foreign Transaction Fee Credit Cards to save on international purchases
- Don’t get hit with Dynamic Currency Conversion
- Get your taxes refunded when shopping
- How to Avoid International Data Roaming Charges
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