Airfare to Cuzco, Peru

Located in the Andes mountain range, Cuzco (also written as Cusco) sits near the ruins of the Inca Empire, most specifically, the infamous Machu Picchu and Inca Trail. Other Inca sites include the fortresses of Ollantaytambo and Sacsayhuaman.

Airfare to Cuzco will be the cheapest on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursday. Mondays are popular with business travellers and weekends are key dates for holidaymakers wanting the longest trips possible - avoid these dates.

Also consider flights into Lima, Peru. To get between the cities, you can grab a spot on a train, bus or flight. Look for cheap flights on no frills airlines. Although it will take longer to reach your destination, a bus or train could save you enough cash to make it worth your while.

Another possible money-saving tip is to look for flights that go through Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, or another major gateway city instead of flying direct. Because there are more flights - and competition - from these cities on low budget airlines, you can save some cash over flying non-stop to your destination. It is very common to layover in one of these main cities.

Finally, consider traveling on a lesser-known carrier. LAN Peru is the national airline. However, Lloyd Aereo Boliviano and other airlines also stop in Cuzco.

The most expensive air tickets to Cuzco are found during peak holiday travel times, such as the New Year. Also be aware of national events or festivals, which can also cause ticket prices to rise.

Summary of Money Saving Tips:

• Fly mid-week
• Book your holiday during the off-peak season
• Consider flying into Lima, Peru and traveling overland to Cuzco via train or bus
• Look for flights that go through large cities, with many flights
• Check out carriers besides the national airline - they may undercut the monopolistic competition

For more information on Cuzco, check out BootsnAll's Cuzco Travel Guide.