HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Lima

$165+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to Lima (LIM)

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 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — LIM
Apr 21 — Apr 281
Tue 4/21
Tue 4/28
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Costa Rica to Lima with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to Lima

Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to Lima
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica to Lima. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 22, 2026.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/21:40 am
SJO
-
LIM
1 stop13h 50m
Avianca
Sat 5/93:05 am
LIM
-
SJO
1 stop9h 25m
Avianca
Deal found 3/20$298
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/234:00 pm
SJO
-
LIM
1 stop8h 45m
Avianca
Fri 5/293:05 am
LIM
-
SJO
2 stops9h 40m
Avianca
Deal found 3/20$299
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/167:45 pm
SJO
-
LIM
1 stop6h 45m
Avianca
Sat 5/233:05 am
LIM
-
SJO
1 stop9h 25m
Avianca
Deal found 3/20$301
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/812:40 pm
SJO
-
LIM
2 stops13h 50m
Avianca
Mon 4/205:35 pm
LIM
-
SJO
1 stop7h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 3/20$302
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/275:25 pm
SJO
-
LIM
2 stops9h 05m
Avianca
Tue 5/52:50 am
LIM
-
SJO
1 stop7h 00m
Avianca
Deal found 3/20$303
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/285:25 pm
SJO
-
LIM
2 stops9h 05m
Avianca
Fri 5/87:30 am
LIM
-
SJO
1 stop8h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 3/19$304
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/1212:40 pm
SJO
-
LIM
2 stops13h 50m
Avianca
Mon 4/202:50 am
LIM
-
SJO
2 stops9h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 3/21$307
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/211:40 am
SJO
-
LIM
1 stop13h 50m
Avianca
Wed 5/2711:45 am
LIM
-
SJO
1 stop13h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 3/22$310
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/274:00 pm
SJO
-
LIM
1 stop8h 45m
Avianca
Tue 6/21:40 am
LIM
-
SJO
1 stop8h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 3/20$311
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/13:10 pm
SJO
-
LIM
1 stop11h 20m
Avianca
Tue 4/711:45 am
LIM
-
SJO
1 stop13h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 3/22$312
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/226:01 pm
SJO
-
LIM
1 stop6h 19m
Copa Airlines
Sun 5/244:00 am
LIM
-
SJO
1 stop6h 06m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/20$313
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/244:35 pm
SJO
-
LIM
2 stops9h 55m
Avianca
Tue 5/263:05 am
LIM
-
SJO
2 stops9h 40m
Avianca
Deal found 3/20$314

Find flight deals from Costa Rica to Lima

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Costa Rica to Lima flight deals. Data was last updated March 22, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$298
(Avianca)

One-way from

$165
(Avianca)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$341

Good round-trip deal

$349 or less

Good one-way deal

$207 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San José Juan Santamaria Intl-Lima J Chavez Intl flight deals.
Search Deals
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San José Juan Santamaria Intl-Lima J Chavez Intl flights.
Search Deals
From Costa Rica to Lima J Chavez Intl
Search Deals
One-way flight from Costa Rica to Lima J Chavez Intl
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($5 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($3 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Search Deals
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Costa Rica to Lima J Chavez Intl.
Search Deals
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Costa Rica to Lima J Chavez Intl.
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Costa Rica to Lima that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to Lima that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/22

5:57 pm-1:20 am

1 stop6h 23m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Fri 6/26

2:15 am-7:12 am

1 stop5h 57m

$324

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/26

5:57 pm-1:20 am

1 stop6h 23m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Sat 7/11

2:15 am-7:12 am

1 stop5h 57m

$324

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/22

10:05 am-11:40 pm

1 stop12h 35m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Tue 7/7

2:15 am-9:06 am

1 stop7h 51m

$324

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/11

2:48 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop7h 52m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Wed 7/15

2:15 am-7:12 am

1 stop5h 57m

$324

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/26

10:05 am-11:40 pm

1 stop12h 35m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Thu 7/9

2:15 am-9:06 am

1 stop7h 51m

$324

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/3

5:57 pm-1:20 am

1 stop6h 23m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Wed 5/13

7:00 am-2:04 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$324
Quickest round-trip

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/21

6:19 pm-1:20 am

1 stop6h 01m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Sun 6/28

2:15 am-7:12 am

1 stop5h 57m

$324

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/7

2:48 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop7h 52m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Mon 7/13

2:35 am-1:53 pm

1 stop12h 18m

$324

LiberiaLima

LIR - LIM

LIRLIM

Liberia

Mon 7/13

12:00 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Tue 8/11

12:45 pm-7:20 am

1 stop19h 35m

$832

LiberiaLima

LIR - LIM

LIRLIM

Liberia

Mon 4/20

11:49 am-11:00 pm

2 stops34h 11m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Fri 4/24

11:05 pm-11:53 am

2 stops37h 48m

$1,090

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 3/17

Showing 1-10 of 26 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2
3

Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to Lima

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Lima from Costa Rica with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Costa Rica to Lima

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Costa Rica to Lima?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Lima (average of $168). Flying from Costa Rica to Lima in February is currently the most expensive (average of $287). 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 CR to LIM?

Find hourly flight availability from Costa Rica 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 March 22, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Costa Rica to Lima as you normally would.

How often are flights from Costa Rica to Lima delayed?

About 7% of weekly flights between Costa Rica and Lima have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 138 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Costa Rica to Lima flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Costa Rica to Lima flights?

Over the last year, LATAM Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.

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 March 22, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Costa Rica to Lima, such as Copa Airlines,LATAM Airlines, andAvianca. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,574 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,574 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,574 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
LATAM Airlines
7.4
Good
1,916 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,574 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,505 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,574 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Lima from Costa Rica?

    Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM), located 5.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Costa Rica to Lima.

  • How popular is this Costa Rica to Lima flight route?

    Flights from Costa Rica to Lima J Chavez Intl have been viewed 12 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Costa Rica to Lima?

    A quick flight from Costa Rica to Lima can take about 6h 23m. Copa Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $324. The distance from Costa Rica to Lima is about 1596 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Costa Rica to Lima one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Avianca, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $139. LATAM Airlines flights start at $164 while deals on Copa Airlines start at $178 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Costa Rica to Lima?

    On average you can expect to pay $344 for a flight from Costa Rica to Lima. The cheapest flight overall is $168 while the most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Lima J Chavez Intl) is currently priced at $296.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Costa Rica to Lima that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Costa Rica to Lima?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Costa Rica to Lima?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Costa Rica 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 Costa Rica to Lima?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Lima (average of $168). Flying from Costa Rica to Lima in February is currently the most expensive (average of $287). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Costa Rica to Lima

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
San José to Lima flights
San Salvador to Lima flights
Panama City to Lima flights
Guatemala City to Lima flights
Panama City to Cuzco flights
Managua to Lima flights

Top 3 airlines flying from Costa Rica to Lima

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Costa Rica to Lima. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$176Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$177Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$288Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.