Lima

$177+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) 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 3/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — LIM
ene. 11 — ene. 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 March or May, booked 28 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Friday

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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 diciembre 12, 2025.

This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/165:00 pmSJO - LIM
Nonstop3h 40mLATAM Airlines
mié. 2/412:45 pmLIM - SJO
Nonstop3h 50mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/10$338
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
jue. 12/112:19 pmSJO - LIM
1 stop7h 46mCopa Airlines
sáb. 12/133:30 amLIM - SJO
1 stop5h 49mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/10$342
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
dom. 12/283:05 pmSJO - LIM
1 stop11h 25mAvianca
jue. 2/123:00 amLIM - SJO
2 stops9h 45mAvianca
Deal found 12/10$343
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/175:00 pmSJO - LIM
Nonstop3h 40mLATAM Airlines
mié. 2/412:45 pmLIM - SJO
Nonstop3h 50mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/10$353
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/175:00 pmSJO - LIM
Nonstop3h 40mLATAM Airlines
jue. 12/1812:45 pmLIM - SJO
Nonstop3h 50mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/11$354
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
lun. 12/1510:08 amSJO - LIM
1 stop11h 37mCopa Airlines
vie. 12/197:00 amLIM - SJO
1 stop7h 53mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/10$356
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/165:00 pmSJO - LIM
Nonstop3h 40mLATAM Airlines
mar. 2/312:45 pmLIM - SJO
Nonstop3h 50mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/10$364
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
mar. 12/165:53 pmSJO - LIM
1 stop6h 27mCopa Airlines
lun. 2/210:30 amLIM - SJO
1 stop9h 32mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/10$366
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 12/202:53 pmSJO - LIM
1 stop7h 12mCopa Airlines
mié. 12/242:15 amLIM - SJO
1 stop5h 55mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/11$376
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/175:00 pmSJO - LIM
Nonstop3h 40mLATAM Airlines
mar. 2/312:45 pmLIM - SJO
Nonstop3h 50mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/10$378
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.
mié. 12/246:07 pmSJO - LIM
1 stop6h 13mCopa Airlines
mié. 1/142:35 amLIM - SJO
1 stop5h 31mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/9$381

Find 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 diciembre 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$323
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$177
(Avianca)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$365

Good round-trip deal

$368 or less

Good one-way deal

$197 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San José Juan Santamaria Intl-Lima J Chavez Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San José Juan Santamaria Intl-Lima J Chavez Intl flights.
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. 0% potential increase in price ($2 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 December 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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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 diciembre 12, 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 JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 3/25

4:15 pm-1:50 am

1 stop8h 35m

Lima J Chavez Intl

mar. 5/5

6:45 am-3:50 pm

1 stop10h 05m

$338

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 5/24

10:10 am-5:40 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Lima J Chavez Intl

mié. 5/27

6:45 am-3:50 pm

1 stop10h 05m

$339

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 6/8

10:05 am-11:40 pm

1 stop12h 35m

Lima J Chavez Intl

sáb. 6/13

2:35 am-7:12 am

1 stop5h 37m

$341

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 4/6

5:56 pm-1:20 am

1 stop6h 24m

Lima J Chavez Intl

jue. 4/16

4:00 am-9:59 am

1 stop6h 59m

$341

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 3/13

10:08 am-11:40 pm

1 stop12h 32m

Lima J Chavez Intl

vie. 3/27

3:30 am-8:20 am

1 stop5h 50m

$341

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 6/5

5:57 pm-1:20 am

1 stop6h 23m

Lima J Chavez Intl

mié. 6/10

2:35 am-1:53 pm

1 stop12h 18m

$341

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 6/2

2:50 pm-1:20 am

1 stop9h 30m

Lima J Chavez Intl

dom. 6/7

2:35 am-7:12 am

1 stop5h 37m

$341

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 3/23

5:51 pm-1:20 am

1 stop6h 29m

Lima J Chavez Intl

sáb. 3/28

2:35 am-7:05 am

1 stop5h 30m

$341

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 3/22

5:51 pm-1:20 am

1 stop6h 29m

Lima J Chavez Intl

jue. 3/26

3:30 am-9:05 am

1 stop6h 35m

$341

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 3/31

4:45 pm-12:35 am

1 stop6h 50m

$179

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Deals found on 12/11

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Compare providers for flights from San José 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 José to Lima in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star

*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 José-Lima flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San José-Lima flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José-Lima flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José-Lima flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 José-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 José to Lima

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Lima from San José with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San José to Lima

How far ahead should I book a flight from San José 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 December 5, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San José to Lima may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 28 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 José to Lima?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Lima (average of $172). Flying from San José 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 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 diciembre 12, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San José to Lima in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 45% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San José 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 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.

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 diciembre 12, 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.

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

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

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

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

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

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

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

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

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

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

    There are many flights that can get you from San José to Lima in 8h 35m. Fly via Avianca or Copa Airlines to get the fastest option. San José and Lima are separated by a distance of 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 flying from San José to Lima round-trip?

    Currently priced at $238, Avianca will fly you from San José to Lima and back. In addition to Avianca, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Copa Airlines and LATAM Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $241 and $302, respectively. These flights start at 31% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $141 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Avianca. You may also be able to find cheap deals on LATAM Airlines and Copa Airlines, with prices starting from $166 and $173, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San José to Lima?

    Before booking your flight to Lima from San José, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air Canada (100%), LATAM Airlines (85%), LATAM Airlines( 85%).

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

    While on average a flight from San José to Lima is generally $513, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $164. When looking at the most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Lima J Chavez Intl), you can expect to pay $336 for that flight.

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

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

    Panama City travelers tend to visit Panama Old Cathedral, Amador Causeway, and Panama Canal more than anywhere else. Panama Old Cathedral, Amador Causeway, and Panama Canal are located about 13.2 mi, 14.7 mi, and 15.1 mi, respectively from Panama City Tocumen Intl. Those landing in Panama City looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $12 per day.

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

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Lima (average of $172). Flying from San José 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 San José to Lima

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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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