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Cheap flights from San José to Lima from C$ 249

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 23/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — LIM
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Lima J Chavez Intl are usually found in November or February, booked 65 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from San José to Lima

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to Lima (LIM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 464

One-way from

C$ 250

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

C$ 497
Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 10/3-20/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 42m total
  • San José to Lima
Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 19/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 49m total
  • San José to Lima
High demand for flights, 4% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights from San José to Lima
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Lima. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Mon 10/35:51 a.m.SJO - LIM
1 stop5h 34mCopa Airlines
Thu 20/31:20 p.m.LIM - SJO
1 stop6h 47mCopa Airlines
Deal found 16/1C$ 464
Sat 9/810:15 a.m.SJO - LIM
2 stops9h 55mAvianca
Tue 12/81:40 a.m.LIM - SJO
1 stop12h 50mAvianca
Deal found 16/1C$ 628
Sat 22/26:18 a.m.SJO - LIM
1 stop16h 32mAeromexico
Wed 5/31:20 a.m.LIM - SJO
1 stop11h 21mAeromexico
Deal found 16/1C$ 941
Tue 18/211:28 p.m.SJO - LIM
2 stops23h 27mUnited Airlines
Fri 28/21:50 a.m.LIM - SJO
2 stops36h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/1C$ 1,660

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San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/3

5:51 a.m.-3:40 p.m.

1 stop8h 49m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Wed 19/3

2:35 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

1 stop8h 25m

C$ 464

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 14/2

2:15 a.m.-9:25 a.m.

1 stop6h 10m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Sat 22/2

10:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

2 stops9h 30m

C$ 674

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 22/2

6:18 a.m.-11:50 p.m.

1 stop16h 32m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Wed 5/3

1:20 a.m.-11:41 a.m.

1 stop11h 21m

C$ 941

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 18/2

11:28 p.m.-11:55 p.m.

2 stops23h 27m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Fri 28/2

1:50 a.m.-12:55 p.m.

2 stops36h 05m

C$ 1,660

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 23/2

5:00 p.m.-9:40 p.m.

Nonstop3h 40m

C$ 249

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/2

4:09 a.m.-12:25 p.m.

1 stop7h 16m

C$ 250

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 22/2

2:15 a.m.-9:25 a.m.

1 stop6h 10m

C$ 275

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 22/2

2:15 a.m.-7:10 p.m.

2 stops15h 55m

C$ 467

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 23/3

1:30 p.m.-11:40 p.m.

3 stops33h 10m

C$ 1,597

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Deals found on 16/1

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Travel insights for flights from San José to Lima

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How far ahead should I book a flight from San José, San José Province to Lima?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San José to Lima. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San José, San José Province to Lima, you should look to book at least 24 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José, San José Province to Lima?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Lima (average of C$ 473). Flying from San José, San José Province to Lima in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 884). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SJO to LIM?

Find hourly flight availability from San José to Lima. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San José, San José Province to Lima in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 18% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Lima by month

Plan your trip to Lima by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Lima ranges from 0.0 - 0.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 0.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Lima when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Lima by month

Plan your trip to Lima by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Lima, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 17.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Lima

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lima. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Lima. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San José to Lima, such as United Airlines and Copa Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
7.7
Good
1,658 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Our first flight was good. The return flight is a different story. I picked and paid for seat 11D and then checked in with that same seat assignment. When I boarded the plain I somehow had lost that seat and was stuck in a middle seat that I was not happy with for a 5 hour flight. The food was terrible - I could not even eat the chicken and "cheese" sandwich it was so bad. The difference in the two flights was amazing - the one from the Chicago to Panama City was great - seating and food. The return flight was very different.

7.7
Good
1,658 reviews
7.7
Good
1,658 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Our first flight was good. The return flight is a different story. I picked and paid for seat 11D and then checked in with that same seat assignment. When I boarded the plain I somehow had lost that seat and was stuck in a middle seat that I was not happy with for a 5 hour flight. The food was terrible - I could not even eat the chicken and "cheese" sandwich it was so bad. The difference in the two flights was amazing - the one from the Chicago to Panama City was great - seating and food. The return flight was very different.

7.5
Good
1,849 reviews
7.7
Good
1,658 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Our first flight was good. The return flight is a different story. I picked and paid for seat 11D and then checked in with that same seat assignment. When I boarded the plain I somehow had lost that seat and was stuck in a middle seat that I was not happy with for a 5 hour flight. The food was terrible - I could not even eat the chicken and "cheese" sandwich it was so bad. The difference in the two flights was amazing - the one from the Chicago to Panama City was great - seating and food. The return flight was very different.

7.4
Good
8,965 reviews
7.7
Good
1,658 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Our first flight was good. The return flight is a different story. I picked and paid for seat 11D and then checked in with that same seat assignment. When I boarded the plain I somehow had lost that seat and was stuck in a middle seat that I was not happy with for a 5 hour flight. The food was terrible - I could not even eat the chicken and "cheese" sandwich it was so bad. The difference in the two flights was amazing - the one from the Chicago to Panama City was great - seating and food. The return flight was very different.

6.9
Okay
2,573 reviews
7.7
Good
1,658 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Our first flight was good. The return flight is a different story. I picked and paid for seat 11D and then checked in with that same seat assignment. When I boarded the plain I somehow had lost that seat and was stuck in a middle seat that I was not happy with for a 5 hour flight. The food was terrible - I could not even eat the chicken and "cheese" sandwich it was so bad. The difference in the two flights was amazing - the one from the Chicago to Panama City was great - seating and food. The return flight was very different.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this San José, San José Province to Lima flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José, San José Province to Lima round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San José, San José Province to Lima is Copa Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 464 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Avianca and Aeromexico, starting at C$ 479 and C$ 941 round-trip. These flights start at 5% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San José, San José Province to Lima?

    The cheapest flight price from San José, San José Province to Lima is C$ 330. On average you can expect to pay C$ 375. The most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Lima J Chavez Intl), can usually be booked for C$ 464.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San José to Lima that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San José to Lima flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San José to Lima?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San José to Lima.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to Lima?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to Lima by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José, San José Province to Lima?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Lima (average of C$ 473). Flying from San José, San José Province to Lima in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 884). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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