Our flight began at the Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia, USA, and terminated at the Cusco Airport, with a layover in Lima, Peru. We flew with LATAM Airlines and were able to find tickets for roughly $600 round trip (this was also because we flew during Peru's rainy season November-April). Our flight to Peru had no delays and our luggage was safely delivered, however the Cusco to Lima flight on our return trip was delayed for three hours and we missed the connecting flight to Washington. Fortunately LATAM provided housing and food at the Delfines Hotel & Casino in Lima while we awaited a second flight.
Exchanging Money
Money Exchange Rates for Soles (Peruvian Currency) can be googled, but during our trip the exchange was roughly 3:1 soles to USD.
The airport in Cusco has multiple exchange booths which we found to offer the same rate we found in the markets and squares, so if you need to exchange money you might as well do it here.
Finding a Taxi
Taxis in Cusco are relatively cheap (think 20 soles or $7 USD for a two hour drive), however the taxis at the airport may be more expensive (we paid 30 soles to be driven to Cusco's Plaza De Armas) don't be afraid to barter, but always be sure to agree on a price before getting in the taxi.
There are taxi drivers right outside the airport doors, if you know which hostel you are staying at (we stayed at the Pariwana hostel) they can usually take you to the front door for 30 soles or less.
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