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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Lima from C$ 492

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 22/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LIM
20 Apr — 27 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Lima

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 705

One-way from

C$ 492

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 940
Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 11/5-20/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 58m total
  • San Francisco to Lima
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Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 22/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 35m total
  • San Francisco to Lima
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (C$ 206 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (C$ 77 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Lima
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Lima. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 April 2025.

Sun 11/51:37 a.m.SFO - LIM
1 stop21h 18mCopa Airlines
Tue 20/57:00 a.m.LIM - SFO
1 stop18h 40mCopa Airlines
Deal found 14/4C$ 705
Mon 8/96:00 a.m.SFO - LIM
2 stops24h 00mDelta
Tue 16/912:00 p.m.LIM - SFO
1 stop21h 56mDelta
Deal found 15/4C$ 897
Wed 14/512:43 a.m.SFO - LIM
1 stop20h 17mUnited Airlines
Wed 21/512:40 a.m.LIM - SFO
1 stop25h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/4C$ 914
Mon 26/511:18 p.m.SFO - LIM
1 stop20h 27mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/612:50 a.m.LIM - SFO
1 stop12h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4C$ 965
Mon 30/62:31 p.m.SFO - LIM
1 stop23h 34mAeromexico
Tue 8/712:15 a.m.LIM - SFO
1 stop14h 04mAeromexico
Deal found 15/4C$ 1,026

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Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Lima

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Sun 11/5

1:37 a.m.-12:55 a.m.

1 stop21h 18m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Tue 20/5

7:00 a.m.-11:40 p.m.

1 stop18h 40m

C$ 705

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Mon 8/9

6:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m.

2 stops24h 00m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Tue 16/9

12:00 p.m.-7:56 a.m.

1 stop21h 56m

C$ 897

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Wed 14/5

12:43 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

1 stop20h 17m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Wed 21/5

12:40 a.m.-11:59 p.m.

1 stop25h 19m

C$ 914

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Mon 26/5

11:18 p.m.-9:45 p.m.

1 stop20h 27m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Sun 8/6

12:50 a.m.-11:40 a.m.

1 stop12h 50m

C$ 965

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Mon 30/6

7:04 a.m.-4:05 p.m.

1 stop31h 01m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Sun 13/7

12:15 a.m.-9:20 p.m.

1 stop23h 05m

C$ 1,026

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Tue 22/4

1:40 a.m.-12:15 a.m.

1 stop20h 35m

C$ 492

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Sun 29/6

11:59 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

2 stops20h 01m

C$ 540

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Thu 26/6

2:31 p.m.-9:45 p.m.

1 stop29h 14m

C$ 608

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Thu 3/7

12:30 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

1 stop20h 30m

C$ 609

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Sun 15/6

6:45 p.m.-12:55 a.m.

3 stops52h 10m

C$ 3,040

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Deals found on 15/4

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Lima

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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Lima?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Lima. Price data was last updated on 11 April 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Lima is 63 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Lima?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Lima (average of C$ 473). Flying from San Francisco 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.

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 15 April 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Copa Airlines and Aeromexico from San Francisco to Lima. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,918 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,918 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,918 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,408 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,918 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,698 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,918 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,658 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,918 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,760 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,918 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Lima round-trip?

    Copa Airlines, at C$ 705, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Lima.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and United Airlines. Users have found that Copa Airlines is 30% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Lima one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Copa Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at C$ 492. Delta flights start at C$ 540 while deals on United Airlines start at C$ 609 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Lima?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Lima (average of C$ 473). Flying from San Francisco 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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