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New York John F Kennedy IntlCusco Velazco Astete
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JFKCUZ
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sun 11/17
1 stop11h 50m
Cusco Velazco Astete
Mon 11/25
3 stops32h 30m
New York LaGuardiaCusco Velazco Astete
LGA - CUZ
LGACUZ
New York LaGuardia
Mon 8/26
2 stops19h 23m
Cusco Velazco Astete
Thu 10/31
2 stops15h 54m
NewarkCusco Velazco Astete
EWR - CUZ
EWRCUZ
Newark
Mon 8/26
2 stops18h 16m
Cusco Velazco Astete
Thu 10/31
2 stops18h 38m
New York John F Kennedy IntlCusco Velazco Astete
JFK - CUZ
JFKCUZ
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Mon 8/26
2 stops18h 48m
Cusco Velazco Astete
Thu 10/31
2 stops17h 53m
New York John F Kennedy IntlCusco Velazco Astete
JFK - CUZ
JFKCUZ
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 11/16
3 stops31h 55m
Cusco Velazco Astete
Mon 11/25
3 stops32h 30m
NewarkCusco Velazco Astete
EWR - CUZ
EWRCUZ
Newark
Thu 6/13
3 stops25h 35m
Cusco Velazco Astete
Thu 6/20
3 stops30h 48m
New York LaGuardiaCusco Velazco Astete
LGA - CUZ
LGACUZ
New York LaGuardia
Wed 6/12
3 stops35h 55m
Cusco Velazco Astete
Wed 7/17
3 stops24h 36m
New York John F Kennedy IntlCusco Velazco Astete
JFK - CUZ
JFKCUZ
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Mon 9/30
1 stop11h 40m
Cusco Velazco Astete
Sun 10/6
1 stop11h 55m
New York John F Kennedy IntlCusco Velazco Astete
JFK - CUZ
JFKCUZ
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 8/17
1 stop13h 15m
Cusco Velazco Astete
Tue 8/27
2 stops23h 40m
CUZ Temperature | 50 - 55.4 °F |
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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Machu Picchu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, October is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 55.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).
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In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.
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In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.
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In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.
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In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.
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In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.
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In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.
Machu Picchu, an everlasting symbol of the Incan Empire, is a treasured relic and source of national pride in Peru. Constructed in the 15th century, the former site of Incan Rulers escaped the conquering throes of the Spanish forces even when the Incan Empire fell to European colonialism. Machu Picchu was an afterthought in worldview until American historian Hiram Bingham “re-discovered” the ruins in 1911.
Bingham wrote about his travels in “Lost City of the Incas: The Story of Machu Picchu and Its Builders”, and Machu Picchu’s presence is felt in passages throughout the canon of Latin American literature, as well. Pablo Neruda and Ernesto “Che” Guevara have both penned odes to the Incans and their mind-blowing structures in poems and autobiographical accounts.
Included as a “Seven Wonders” of the Modern World by historians, archaeologists and travel writers, and named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, Machu Picchu flights continue to draw curious onlookers from around the world who are eager to step in the footsteps of the Incas for breathtaking views of the Urabamba Valley.
With its mountainous terrain and high altitude, Machu Picchu experiences two distinct seasons: rainy and dry. Rainy season takes place in between the months of November and March, while the dry season starts in April and lasts until the end of October. The dry season provides better conditions for walking around Machu Picchu, which in turn makes this the busiest time of year to book flights to Machu Picchu. The temperature in Machu Picchu on average rests around 55 degrees F during the wet season and can reach highs up around 80 degrees F during dry season.
Whether you’re joining the ambitious backpackers eager to reach the summit during the dry season or you’re braving the chilly rains in exchange for a seat on a cheap flight to Machu Picchu, there’s no wrong time to travel to Peru’s most sought after attraction.
Peak Season:
The dry season is the busiest travel time in Machu Picchu, so flights to Machu Picchu should be made months in advance in order to secure a seat.
Off-peak Season:
Tourists tend to avoid the Inca Trail between the months of November and March due to the inclement weather, making cheap flights to Machu Picchu widely available thanks to the lull in tourism.
Once your flight to Machu Picchu lands in Cuzco, take a taxi or hop on the colectivo, or bus, which will take you downtown. Machu Picchu is 50 miles away from Cuzco. Arrive at your final destination by way of train to Aguas Calientes, where you can then travel by bus. When it comes to actually hiking the Inca Trail, there are two trails that can be taken and both require reservations with officially sanctioned trek guides.