Meet in the middle

Where to meet halfway between Lima and Zurich

Lima and Zurich are a cross-continental pair spanning South America and Europe. The fairest city to meet halfway is Boston (USA): roughly 12h from Lima and 12h from Zurich, with a combined estimated flight cost of around $780. A fair meeting point isn't just the geographic middle — it's the city where the gap between what each traveller pays is smallest. MeetPoint ranks by the worst-off traveller's cost rather than the cheapest total. The best time to travel to destinations in this range is typically October through April.

Top meeting destinations

USA

Boston

#1
~12h from Lima
~$393
~12h from Zurich
~$391
Combined est.~$784

USA

New York

#2
~12h from Lima
~$384
~12h from Zurich
~$401
Combined est.~$785

Portugal

Lisbon

#3
~16h from Lima
~$495
~5h from Zurich
~$201
Combined est.~$696

Spain

Madrid

#4
~16h from Lima
~$513
~4h from Zurich
~$167
Combined est.~$680

France

Paris

#5
~17h from Lima
~$539
~3h from Zurich
~$119
Combined est.~$658

Estimated costs based on typical fares. Search live for exact prices on your travel dates.

Estimated flight costs to meet halfway

The table below shows estimated round-trip flight costs from Lima and Zurich to each candidate meeting city, based on typical fares for this distance. Actual prices vary by date — use the live search for current rates.

CityFrom LimaFrom ZurichCombined est.
BestBoston, USA~$393~$391~$784
New York, USA~$384~$401~$785
Lisbon, Portugal~$495~$201~$696
Madrid, Spain~$513~$167~$680
Paris, France~$539~$119~$658

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The estimates above are based on distance formulas. Search with live prices from Kiwi to get exact costs for your travel dates.

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How MeetPoint finds the best spot

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Destinations are ranked by fairness — the person who'd pay most drives the score, not just the cheapest total.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best place to meet halfway between Lima and Zurich?

Based on estimated flight costs, Boston (USA) is the fairest halfway point — roughly 12h and ~$393 from Lima, and 12h and ~$391 from Zurich. Use the live search on MeetPoint to see exact prices for your travel dates.

How much does it cost to meet halfway between Lima and Zurich?

Estimated costs vary by season and how far in advance you book. Based on typical flight distances, flying from Lima to Boston costs around $393 and from Zurich around $391 — a combined ~$784. Search live prices on MeetPoint to get current fares.

How does MeetPoint find the fairest meeting point between Lima and Zurich?

MeetPoint uses a fairness score that penalises destinations where one person would pay significantly more than the other. The top result isn't just the cheapest total — it's where the cost is most evenly shared. The ranking penalises the worst-off traveller's cost, not just the average.

Can I find a meet-in-the-middle flight destination for more than two people?

Yes — MeetPoint supports up to 4 departure cities simultaneously. It searches live flight prices from every origin and ranks destinations by the person who'd pay the most, ensuring no one gets left with an unfair share.

What's the cheapest city to fly to from both Lima and Zurich?

The city with the lowest combined flight cost isn't always the fairest. Boston ranks #1 on MeetPoint because it balances both legs well. Use the live search to compare all candidate cities across your exact travel dates and find the cheapest midpoint for your group.

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