Lima

$278+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) 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 11/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LIM
Nov 26 — Dec 31
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Lima J Chavez Intl are usually found in September or February, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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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 October 27, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/95:15 amSFO - LIM
1 stop15h 40mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/231:50 amLIM - SFO
1 stop16h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/25$520
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 12/312:36 amSFO - LIM
1 stop19h 29mCopa Airlines
Sat 12/1310:30 amLIM - SFO
1 stop15h 47mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/26$523
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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.
Thu 11/276:00 amSFO - LIM
1 stop13h 05mLATAM Airlines
Sat 12/1312:00 pmLIM - SFO
1 stop13h 14mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/25$525
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/2511:59 pmSFO - LIM
1 stop20h 56mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/31:50 amLIM - SFO
1 stop25h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/25$530
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/87:10 pmSFO - LIM
1 stop25h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/251:50 amLIM - SFO
1 stop18h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/25$531
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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.
Sat 10/251:36 amSFO - LIM
1 stop19h 09mCopa Airlines
Mon 11/37:00 amLIM - SFO
1 stop19h 17mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/25$533
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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.
Thu 12/45:07 pmSFO - LIM
1 stop12h 43mLATAM Airlines
Sat 12/1312:00 pmLIM - SFO
1 stop13h 14mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/25$535
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 12/512:36 amSFO - LIM
1 stop19h 29mCopa Airlines
Mon 3/93:30 amLIM - SFO
1 stop22h 10mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/26$537
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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.
Mon 11/108:15 amSFO - LIM
2 stops17h 45mLATAM Airlines
Thu 11/2012:15 pmLIM - SFO
1 stop14h 58mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/25$540
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/27:10 pmSFO - LIM
1 stop25h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/211:50 amLIM - SFO
1 stop22h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/25$541
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/276:10 amSFO - LIM
1 stop13h 10mLATAM Airlines
Mon 11/311:40 pmLIM - SFO
1 stop15h 05mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/26$542
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Fri 11/1411:10 pmSFO - LIM
2 stops23h 40mAvianca
Fri 11/211:50 amLIM - SFO
2 stops23h 00mAvianca
Deal found 10/25$543

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 October 27, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Round-trip from

$508
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$278
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$649
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Lima J Chavez Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Lima J Chavez Intl flights.
From San Francisco to Lima J Chavez Intl
One-way flight from San Francisco to Lima J Chavez Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($102 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 October 27, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Lima that are best for you.

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San Francisco

Fly to

Lima

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Fri 11/28

5:15 am-11:55 pm

1 stop15h 40m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Mon 12/8

1:50 am-4:46 pm

1 stop17h 56m

$520

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Wed 12/3

12:36 am-11:05 pm

1 stop19h 29m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Sat 12/13

1:20 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop12h 57m

$523

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Tue 11/25

5:15 am-11:55 pm

1 stop15h 40m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Tue 12/2

1:50 am-7:47 am

1 stop32h 57m

$530

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Thu 11/27

6:00 am-10:05 pm

1 stop13h 05m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Sun 12/14

12:15 pm-12:20 am

1 stop15h 05m

$545

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Thu 11/27

7:15 am-5:00 am

1 stop18h 45m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Sat 12/13

12:00 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop13h 14m

$545

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Mon 11/3

5:15 am-11:55 pm

1 stop15h 40m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Fri 11/14

1:50 am-4:47 pm

1 stop17h 57m

$545

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Mon 11/24

6:00 am-5:00 am

2 stops20h 00m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Tue 12/2

12:00 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop13h 50m

$550

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Thu 11/27

6:00 am-6:00 am

2 stops21h 00m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Sun 12/7

11:40 pm-10:30 am

1 stop13h 50m

$550

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Thu 12/4

5:07 pm-8:50 am

1 stop12h 43m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Sat 12/13

8:25 am-9:16 pm

2 stops15h 51m

$550

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Thu 11/6

1:20 pm-1:50 am

2 stops33h 30m

$278

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 10/27

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Lima

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Lima in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Lima flights, users find the pricing of Gotogate to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Gotogate Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Lima flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Gotogate >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Lima flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Lima flights, Cheapflights users trust Gotogate the most. Gotogate has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Lima flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Lima

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Lima from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Lima

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 October 24, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to Lima may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 60 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Lima (average of $265). Flying from San Francisco to Lima in April is currently the most expensive (average of $506). 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 SFO to LIM?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 October 27, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to Lima, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 1% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Lima?

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

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

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 October 27, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, Copa Airlines, and LATAM Airlines from San Francisco to Lima to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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.
  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Lima?

    United Airlines, Copa Airlines, and Delta can get you from San Francisco to Lima in just under 13h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 24m. San Francisco and Lima are separated by a distance of 4508 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Flying on Avianca is currently your cheapest option to Lima, with prices starting at $381. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Copa Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $441 and $547, respectively. Users have found that Avianca is 47% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Lima?

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Panama City?

    Panama City travelers tend to visit Panama Old Cathedral, Amador Causeway, and Panama Canal more than any other notable places. Those on a layover in Panama City interested in visiting Panama Old Cathedral, Amador Causeway, or Panama Canal can do so by traveling 13.2 mi, 14.7 mi, and 15.1 mi, respectively from Panama City Tocumen Intl. Those on a layover in Panama City in need of a rental car can book one at Panama City Tocumen Intl for about $12.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Los Angeles?

    Los Angeles travelers tend to visit Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and L.A. Live more than any other attractions. Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and L.A. Live can be accessed by traveling approximately 12.5 mi, 11.7 mi, and 10.8 mi, respectively from Los Angeles. Those on a layover in Los Angeles in need of a rental car can book one at Los Angeles for about $43.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Lima flights?

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Lima (average of $265). Flying from San Francisco to Lima in April is currently the most expensive (average of $506). 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 7 airlines flying from San Francisco to Lima

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 October 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$381Average$630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$441Average$698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$547Average$790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$566Average$780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
DeltaCheapest$586Average$800FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$640Average$813FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AeromexicoCheapest$696Average$774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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