Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Lima?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. San Francisco to Lima flights typically cost between $603 and $796 in August. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $562 on Avianca (Aug 31-Sep 15).

Question 1

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Lima?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.San Francisco to Lima flights typically cost between $603 and $796 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $562 on Avianca (Aug 31-Sep 15).

Question 2

What’s the fastest layover option from San Francisco to Lima?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Panama City (PTY) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 5h 20m.

Question 3

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Francisco to Lima?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Atlanta (ATL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 11m.

Question 4

What’s the top layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Lima?

Accepted Answer

San Salvador (SAL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 48% of 1-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Lima on Cheapflights.

Question 5

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Lima?

Accepted Answer

San Salvador (SAL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $706.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Flying on Avianca is currently your cheapest option to Lima, with prices starting at $562. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Copa Airlines and LATAM Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $606 and $612, respectively. Users have found that Avianca is 22% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 7

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

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To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Avianca, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $290. LATAM Airlines flights start at $348 while deals on Copa Airlines start at $360 one-way.

Question 8

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

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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 63 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 9

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

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Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Lima (average of $499). Flying from San Francisco to Lima in December is currently the most expensive (average of $802). 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.

Question 10

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

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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.

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Lima ranges from 0.0 - 0.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 0.0 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Lima when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

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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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 62.6 F).

Question 13

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Lima?

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American Airlines, Aeromexico and Avianca are the most popular airlines when flying from San Francisco to Lima.

Question 14

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

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Flights departing from San Francisco and landing in Lima layover in San Salvador most frequently. Panama City is the second most popular location for layovers on flights from San Francisco to Lima. Los Angeles sees the third most layovers on flights from San Francisco to Lima.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Of the flights from San Francisco to Lima that have layovers, the fewest flights stop in Bogotá. Houston sees the next fewest layovers on San Francisco to Lima flights. Miami comes in third to last in terms of the least popular layover locations on San Francisco to Lima flights.

Question 16

What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in San Salvador?

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If you're on a layover in San Salvador and looking for things to do, consider visiting Centro Historico de San Salvador, Catedral Metropolitana de San Salvador, or Monsenor Romero Center. Centro Historico de San Salvador, Catedral Metropolitana de San Salvador, and Monsenor Romero Center can be visited by traveling about 19.7 mi, 19.7 mi, and 20.1 mi respectively from San Salvador El Salvador Intl. Those on a layover in San Salvador in need of a rental car can book one at San Salvador El Salvador Intl for about $30.

Question 17

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

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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 $14.

Question 18

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

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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 $51.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

Flying to your destination on a Friday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Lima. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

Question 20

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

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When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 59 days in advance, which can save you up to 15% on flights from San Francisco to Lima compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 59 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $693. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $754.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

The best pricing can be found in the month of September. Prices to Lima from San Francisco average $729. You can even find prices in September for less than $729, as users have found deals to Lima from as low as $470. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Lima from San Francisco. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 63%.

Question 22

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to LIM?

Accepted Answer

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 2% versus a flight at noon.

Question 23

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

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

Question 24

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

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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.

Question 25

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

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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.

Round-trip from	$562 (Avianca)
One-way from	$290 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$800

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Volaris	Cheapest$242	Average$466	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%
Avianca	Cheapest$382	Average$655	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Copa Airlines	Cheapest$440	Average$703	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
United Airlines	Cheapest$594	Average$770	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
LATAM Airlines	Cheapest$595	Average$798	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%
Delta	Cheapest$615	Average$779	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$617	Average$795	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Aeromexico	Cheapest$678	Average$772	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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