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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cusco to Arequipa:

• Earliest: departs at 8:00 am and lands at 9:08 am
• Latest: departs at 5:55 pm and lands at 7:03 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 08m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Cusco to Arequipa.

A direct flight from Cusco to Arequipa takes 1h 08m, covering 506 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driver's licence.

Round-trip flights from Cusco to Arequipa range from C$ 111 to C$ 181, with an average of C$ 138 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 111 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 37% above the C$ 138 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct and layover fares are close on average, with direct at C$ 139 round-trip and layover options via Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM) at C$ 144.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 38–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by LATAM Airlines and JetSMART. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Cusco to Arequipa flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 112 to C$ 370. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Cusco to Arequipa are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 125, which is 45% above the typical average for this route.

Arequipa Rodriguez Ballon Airport (AQP) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 26 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Sixt
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Europcar
• Dollar

Flights from Cusco to Arequipa usually depart from Cusco Velazco Astete (CUZ) and arrive at Arequipa Rodriguez Ballon (AQP).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Cusco to Arequipa route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 44m.

Most connecting flights from Cusco to Arequipa pass through Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Cusco to Arequipa. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 122 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 148, a difference of C$ 27.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only LATAM Airlines operates flights between Cusco and Arequipa.

Among airlines operating Cusco to Arequipa flights:

• LATAM Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• LATAM Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

You may decide a flight with a layover is your best option, but some flights may require you to collect any bags you checked in and go through the check-in process again. If you use the “Flight Quality” filter to remove flights with these types of self-transfers, you’ll only see flights like LATAM Airlines through Lima that do not have this hassle.

The “Less CO2” sort on your KAYAK search will show you flights that are eco-friendlier than others. For trips to Arequipa from Cusco, the average person’s emissions are about 2000 lbs of CO2, but the sort will show you greener options - such as nonstop flights with JetSMART or LATAM Airlines that saves about 80%, or 727 lbs of CO2.

Most airlines flying from Cusco to Arequipa will allow you to bring your furry companion with you, but they may have different rules and requirements. Sky Airlines, for example, will only allow one cat or dog per passenger. You must present a veterinarian’s certification that your pet is over three months old and is healthy enough to fly. There are also other specifications and fees.

Many flights to Arequipa from Cusco have layovers in Lima. You may want to use this as an opportunity to have a quick visit by using the “Duration” filter to find flights with long layovers. You could use this setting to find out, for example, which flights with Sky Airline have layovers in Lima that are over 17 hours long.