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Cheap flights from San José to Lima from C$ 253

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 4/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — LIM
31 Mar — 7 Apr1
1 adult

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 26 March 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 443

One-way from

C$ 253

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

C$ 461
Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 5/4-13/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 53m total
  • San José to Lima
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Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 4/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 35m total
  • San José to Lima
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (C$ 28 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 26 March 2025.

Sat 5/42:53 p.m.SJO - LIM
1 stop9h 32mCopa Airlines
Sun 13/47:00 a.m.LIM - SJO
1 stop7h 21mCopa Airlines
Deal found 25/3C$ 443
Sat 9/810:10 a.m.SJO - LIM
1 stop6h 30mAvianca
Wed 13/86:45 a.m.LIM - SJO
1 stop8h 20mAvianca
Deal found 25/3C$ 486
Thu 25/126:18 a.m.SJO - LIM
1 stop16h 32mAeromexico
Mon 26/15:00 p.m.LIM - SJO
1 stop31h 38mAeromexico
Deal found 25/3C$ 1,064
Tue 25/310:28 p.m.SJO - LIM
2 stops24h 12mUnited Airlines
Thu 27/31:30 a.m.LIM - SJO
2 stops35h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/3C$ 1,479

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Fly from

San José

Fly to

Lima

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/4

2:53 p.m.-1:25 a.m.

1 stop9h 32m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Sun 13/4

7:00 a.m.-1:21 p.m.

1 stop7h 21m

C$ 443

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/8

10:10 a.m.-7:20 p.m.

1 stop8h 10m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Tue 12/8

1:40 a.m.-11:15 a.m.

1 stop10h 35m

C$ 486

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 14/7

7:45 a.m.-10:55 p.m.

1 stop14h 10m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Mon 28/7

5:20 p.m.-12:07 p.m.

1 stop19h 47m

C$ 1,515

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/5

7:55 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

1 stop14h 05m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Sun 18/5

12:40 a.m.-7:37 p.m.

1 stop19h 57m

C$ 2,061

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/4

1:55 a.m.-9:30 a.m.

1 stop6h 35m

C$ 253

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 19/6

10:57 a.m.-7:15 p.m.

1 stop7h 18m

C$ 257

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/5

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

Nonstop3h 40m

C$ 262

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/5

1:40 a.m.-6:55 p.m.

2 stops16h 15m

C$ 356

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/9

1:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.

3 stops30h 55m

C$ 1,472

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Deals found on 24/3

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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 21 March 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 59 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 26 March 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 47% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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 26 March 2025.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,393 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LIM - PTY

you go security buy an expensive bottle of water to take on the plane and then you have to go to another security point where they confiscate your water, the planes left on time and arrived on time. excellent food was mostly tasteless and overheated, no entertainment. wifi was glitchy.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,393 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,393 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LIM - PTY

you go security buy an expensive bottle of water to take on the plane and then you have to go to another security point where they confiscate your water, the planes left on time and arrived on time. excellent food was mostly tasteless and overheated, no entertainment. wifi was glitchy.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,749 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,393 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LIM - PTY

you go security buy an expensive bottle of water to take on the plane and then you have to go to another security point where they confiscate your water, the planes left on time and arrived on time. excellent food was mostly tasteless and overheated, no entertainment. wifi was glitchy.
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,701 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,393 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LIM - PTY

you go security buy an expensive bottle of water to take on the plane and then you have to go to another security point where they confiscate your water, the planes left on time and arrived on time. excellent food was mostly tasteless and overheated, no entertainment. wifi was glitchy.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,608 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,393 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LIM - PTY

you go security buy an expensive bottle of water to take on the plane and then you have to go to another security point where they confiscate your water, the planes left on time and arrived on time. excellent food was mostly tasteless and overheated, no entertainment. wifi was glitchy.
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,298 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,393 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LIM - PTY

you go security buy an expensive bottle of water to take on the plane and then you have to go to another security point where they confiscate your water, the planes left on time and arrived on time. excellent food was mostly tasteless and overheated, no entertainment. wifi was glitchy.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José to Lima. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Lima J Chavez Intl have been viewed 6 times in the past calendar month.

  • 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$ 443 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Avianca and Aeromexico, starting at C$ 486 and C$ 1,515 round-trip. These flights start at 8% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San José, San José Province to Lima one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San José, San José Province to Lima are Avianca (C$ 253), Copa Airlines (C$ 257), and LATAM Airlines (C$ 262).

  • 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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