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$175+ 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 12/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — LIM
Jan 8 — Jan 151
Thu 1/8
Thu 1/15
1 adult, Economy
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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 December 9, 2025.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 12/74:15 pmSJO - LIM
1 stop8h 35mAvianca
Wed 12/101:50 amLIM - SJO
1 stop8h 00mAvianca
Deal found 12/7$339
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Tue 12/165:53 pmSJO - LIM
1 stop6h 27mCopa Airlines
Sun 3/152:15 amLIM - SJO
1 stop7h 05mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/9$341
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Thu 12/1111:00 amSJO - LIM
1 stop11h 05mCopa Airlines
Sat 12/133:30 amLIM - SJO
1 stop7h 29mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/9$342
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
Wed 12/175:00 pmSJO - LIM
Nonstop3h 40mLATAM Airlines
Thu 12/1812:45 pmLIM - SJO
Nonstop3h 50mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/8$354
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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.
Mon 12/156:07 pmSJO - LIM
1 stop6h 13mCopa Airlines
Mon 12/227:00 amLIM - SJO
1 stop7h 21mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/6$356
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
Mon 12/225:53 pmSJO - LIM
1 stop6h 02mCopa Airlines
Thu 1/292:15 amLIM - SJO
1 stop7h 06mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/8$366
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/145:00 pmSJO - LIM
Nonstop3h 40mLATAM Airlines
Tue 12/1612:45 pmLIM - SJO
Nonstop3h 50mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/7$375
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/286:07 pmSJO - LIM
1 stop5h 48mCopa Airlines
Tue 1/134:40 pmLIM - SJO
1 stop15h 26mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/9$377
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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.
Mon 12/156:07 pmSJO - LIM
1 stop6h 13mCopa Airlines
Wed 1/142:15 amLIM - SJO
1 stop5h 51mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/6$381
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Wed 12/102:19 pmSJO - LIM
1 stop7h 26mCopa Airlines
Sat 12/207:00 amLIM - SJO
1 stop10h 53mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/9$392
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Thu 12/112:19 pmSJO - LIM
1 stop7h 46mCopa Airlines
Wed 12/174:40 pmLIM - SJO
1 stop6h 16mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/7$393

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 December 9, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$326
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$175
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$365

Good round-trip deal

$368 or less

Good one-way deal

$197 or less
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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 December 9, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to Lima that are best for you.

Fly from

Costa Rica

Fly to

Lima

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/16

5:53 pm-12:55 am

1 stop6h 02m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Mon 12/22

3:30 am-1:21 pm

1 stop10h 51m

$342

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/17

6:07 pm-1:20 am

1 stop6h 13m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Thu 12/18

7:00 am-4:53 pm

1 stop10h 53m

$342

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/30

6:08 pm-12:55 am

1 stop5h 47m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Sun 2/1

3:30 am-9:06 am

1 stop6h 36m

$356

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/15

6:07 pm-1:20 am

1 stop6h 13m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Mon 12/22

7:00 am-1:21 pm

1 stop7h 21m

$356

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/15

6:07 pm-1:20 am

1 stop6h 13m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Fri 12/19

7:00 am-1:21 pm

1 stop7h 21m

$356

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/20

6:08 pm-12:55 am

1 stop5h 47m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Thu 1/22

2:15 am-7:06 am

1 stop5h 51m

$366

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/16

5:56 pm-1:20 am

1 stop6h 24m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Thu 1/22

2:35 am-7:06 am

1 stop5h 31m

$366

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/8

2:20 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Wed 1/14

2:15 am-7:06 am

1 stop5h 51m

$366

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/12

6:08 pm-12:55 am

1 stop5h 47m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Fri 1/16

2:35 am-7:06 am

1 stop5h 31m

$366

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/15

5:56 pm-1:20 am

1 stop6h 24m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Wed 1/21

2:35 am-7:06 am

1 stop5h 31m

$366

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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.
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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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Lima (average of $172). Flying from Costa Rica to Lima in November is currently the most expensive (average of $288). 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 December 9, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Costa Rica to Lima is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 45% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Costa Rica to Lima?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Costa Rica to Lima. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Costa Rica to Lima flight should consider departing on Sunday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How often are flights from Costa Rica to Lima delayed?

About 8% of weekly flights between Costa Rica and Lima have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 125 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 Tuesday 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 7% 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 December 9, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Costa Rica to Lima, such as Copa Airlines, LATAM Airlines, and Avianca. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,555 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,555 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,555 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,889 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,555 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,478 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,555 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip

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 3 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 02m. Copa Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $342. 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 $141. LATAM Airlines flights start at $166 while deals on Copa Airlines start at $173 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Costa Rica to Lima?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Costa Rica to Lima are Air Canada (100%), LATAM Airlines (85%) and LATAM Airlines (85%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $513 for a flight from Costa Rica to Lima. The cheapest flight overall is $164 while the most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Lima J Chavez Intl) is currently priced at $337.

  • 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Lima (average of $172). Flying from Costa Rica to Lima in November is currently the most expensive (average of $288). 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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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 December 9, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$261Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$263Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$314Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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