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$154+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Lima (LIM)

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SJO — LIM
Oct 11 — Oct 181
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Lima J Chavez Intl are usually found in February or March, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from San José to Lima

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) 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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$288
(Avianca)

One-way from

$154
(Avianca)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$328

Good round-trip deal

$338 or less

Good one-way deal

$174 or less
From San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Lima J Chavez Intl
One-way flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Lima J Chavez Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($5 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($3 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Lima J Chavez Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Lima J Chavez Intl.

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Cheapest flights from San José to Lima
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Lima. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 9/163:05 pmSJO - LIM
1 stop11h 20mAvianca
Mon 9/228:25 pmLIM - SJO
1 stop13h 55mAvianca
Deal found 9/11$288
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 9/195:54 pmSJO - LIM
1 stop6h 26mCopa Airlines
Thu 9/252:35 amLIM - SJO
1 stop7h 29mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/10$289
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/164:20 pmSJO - LIM
2 stops10h 05mAvianca
Mon 10/202:50 amLIM - SJO
1 stop7h 30mAvianca
Deal found 9/11$290
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 9/224:20 pmSJO - LIM
2 stops10h 05mAvianca
Wed 10/11:40 amLIM - SJO
1 stop12h 50mAvianca
Deal found 9/11$291
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/34:50 pmSJO - LIM
2 stops9h 35mAvianca
Thu 10/236:45 amLIM - SJO
1 stop10h 05mAvianca
Deal found 9/9$292
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/191:45 amSJO - LIM
1 stop8h 00mAvianca
Fri 11/212:55 amLIM - SJO
1 stop6h 55mAvianca
Deal found 9/11$307
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/294:45 pmSJO - LIM
1 stop8h 00mAvianca
Thu 10/91:40 amLIM - SJO
1 stop10h 35mAvianca
Deal found 9/10$309
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/225:00 pmSJO - LIM
Nonstop3h 40mLATAM Airlines
Thu 10/212:40 pmLIM - SJO
Nonstop3h 55mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 9/9$311
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 9/154:45 pmSJO - LIM
1 stop8h 00mAvianca
Wed 9/176:45 amLIM - SJO
1 stop8h 20mAvianca
Deal found 9/11$313
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 9/163:05 pmSJO - LIM
1 stop11h 20mAvianca
Wed 9/171:40 amLIM - SJO
1 stop10h 35mAvianca
Deal found 9/11$314
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 9/166:09 pmSJO - LIM
1 stop6h 11mCopa Airlines
Sat 9/202:35 amLIM - SJO
1 stop5h 52mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/10$315

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San José 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 September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Lima that are best for you.

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San José

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Lima

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Depart

Return

Price

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/4

11:00 am-10:45 pm

1 stop10h 45m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Mon 11/10

2:35 am-7:33 am

1 stop5h 58m

$315

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/24

10:05 am-10:45 pm

1 stop11h 40m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Wed 10/1

7:00 am-1:54 pm

1 stop7h 54m

$315

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/22

10:57 am-1:20 am

1 stop13h 23m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Sat 9/27

2:35 am-9:04 am

1 stop7h 29m

$315

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/6

6:07 pm-1:20 am

1 stop6h 13m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Thu 11/13

10:30 am-7:01 pm

1 stop9h 31m

$315

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/6

11:00 am-1:20 am

1 stop13h 20m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Fri 11/14

2:35 am-7:33 am

1 stop5h 58m

$315

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/24

10:58 am-1:20 am

1 stop13h 22m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Thu 10/30

10:30 am-4:37 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$315

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/28

6:10 pm-12:55 am

1 stop5h 45m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Fri 10/31

2:15 am-9:05 am

1 stop7h 50m

$315

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/7

8:11 am-3:40 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Thu 10/23

11:00 am-6:58 pm

1 stop8h 58m

$315

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/15

9:45 am-12:50 am

1 stop14h 05m

$154

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/25

4:20 pm-3:25 am

2 stops10h 05m

$156

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How far ahead should I book a flight from San José, San José Province to Lima?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San José to Lima. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

Booking 30 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San José, San José Province to Lima. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José, San José Province to Lima?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Lima (average of $499). Flying from San José, San José Province 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from San José 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 September 11, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San José, San José Province to Lima in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 46% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San José, San José Province to Lima?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San José, San José Province to Lima flight should consider departing on Monday evenings 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 much does it cost to fly round-trip from San José, San José Province to Lima?

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 September 11, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Copa Airlines, LATAM Airlines, and Avianca from San José 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.

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring

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  • How popular is this San José, San José Province to Lima flight route?

  • How long is the flight from San José, San José Province to Lima?

    There are many flights that can get you from San José, San José Province to Lima in 10h 45m. Fly via Copa Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between San José, San José Province and Lima is about 1596 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José, San José Province to Lima round-trip?

    According to our current data, Copa Airlines ($259), Avianca ($268), and LATAM Airlines ($310) offers the cheapest pricing from San José, San José Province to Lima. Copa Airlines is priced at 23% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San José, San José Province to Lima?

    While on average a flight from San José, San José Province to Lima is generally $396, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $153. When looking at the most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Lima J Chavez Intl), you can expect to pay $286 for that flight.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San José, San José Province to Lima?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Panama City?

    If you're on a layover in Panama City and looking for things to do, consider visiting Panama Old Cathedral, Amador Causeway, or Panama Canal. 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 looking to explore during their layover in Panama City can rent a car from Panama City Tocumen Intl for about $13 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San José, San José Province to Lima flights?

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José 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 José, San José Province to Lima?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Lima (average of $499). Flying from San José, San José Province 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.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$259Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$268Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$310Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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