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$160+ 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 11/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — LIM
Dec 10 — Dec 171
Wed 12/10
Wed 12/17
1 adult, Economy
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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 80 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Friday

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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 November 10, 2025.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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.
Mon 11/174:15 pmSJO - LIM
1 stop8h 35mAvianca
Sun 11/233:00 amLIM - SJO
2 stops9h 45mAvianca
Deal found 11/9$301
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 12/45:53 pmSJO - LIM
1 stop6h 02mCopa Airlines
Wed 12/102:15 amLIM - SJO
1 stop5h 55mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/9$304
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/175:00 pmSJO - LIM
Nonstop3h 40mLATAM Airlines
Mon 11/2412:45 pmLIM - SJO
Nonstop3h 50mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 11/9$305
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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.
Sat 12/65:53 pmSJO - LIM
1 stop6h 27mCopa Airlines
Sat 12/1310:30 amLIM - SJO
1 stop12h 26mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/9$314
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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.
Tue 11/1812:40 pmSJO - LIM
2 stops13h 50mAvianca
Thu 11/205:35 pmLIM - SJO
1 stop7h 40mAvianca
Deal found 11/10$315
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/131:45 amSJO - LIM
1 stop8h 00mAvianca
Mon 11/177:30 amLIM - SJO
1 stop8h 50mAvianca
Deal found 11/10$320
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 12/195:53 pmSJO - LIM
1 stop6h 02mCopa Airlines
Sat 2/282:35 amLIM - SJO
1 stop6h 45mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/10$322
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 12/104:08 amSJO - LIM
1 stop7h 17mCopa Airlines
Wed 12/172:15 amLIM - SJO
1 stop7h 50mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/9$323
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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.
Mon 11/104:15 pmSJO - LIM
2 stops10h 15mAvianca
Tue 11/113:00 amLIM - SJO
2 stops9h 45mAvianca
Deal found 11/9$324
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/11:45 amSJO - LIM
1 stop8h 00mAvianca
Thu 12/111:50 amLIM - SJO
1 stop8h 00mAvianca
Deal found 11/10$331
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/11:45 amSJO - LIM
1 stop8h 00mAvianca
Wed 12/101:50 amLIM - SJO
1 stop8h 00mAvianca
Deal found 11/8$332
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/152:53 pmSJO - LIM
1 stop6h 52mCopa Airlines
Wed 11/262:35 amLIM - SJO
1 stop5h 58mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/10$333

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 November 10, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$303
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$160
(Mytrip)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$339

Good round-trip deal

$379 or less

Good one-way deal

$180 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 November 10, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Lima that are best for you.

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Price

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/19

10:08 am-7:15 pm

1 stop8h 07m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Mon 1/26

2:35 am-7:06 am

1 stop5h 31m

$303

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/10

11:01 am-7:15 pm

1 stop7h 14m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Fri 2/13

2:15 am-7:06 am

1 stop5h 51m

$303

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/16

4:09 am-3:40 pm

1 stop10h 31m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Mon 2/23

2:35 am-9:06 am

1 stop7h 31m

$303

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/6

10:08 am-11:40 pm

1 stop12h 32m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Thu 2/12

2:15 am-8:21 am

1 stop7h 06m

$303

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/11

2:19 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop7h 46m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Tue 12/16

2:15 am-9:59 am

1 stop8h 44m

$304

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/3

10:08 am-10:45 pm

1 stop11h 37m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Sat 12/6

2:35 am-8:19 am

1 stop6h 44m

$304

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/12

5:51 pm-12:55 am

1 stop6h 04m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Sat 3/21

10:30 am-4:47 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$314

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/6

5:53 pm-1:20 am

1 stop6h 27m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Sat 12/13

10:30 am-9:56 pm

1 stop12h 26m

$314

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/4

10:08 am-7:15 pm

1 stop8h 07m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Tue 2/10

2:15 am-9:06 am

1 stop7h 51m

$322

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/24

6:08 pm-1:20 am

1 stop6h 12m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Tue 3/31

11:00 am-6:48 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$322

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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 November.
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.
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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 November 7, 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 80 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 $180). Flying from San José to Lima in October is currently the most expensive (average of $283). 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 November 10, 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San José 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 November 10, 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.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,562 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

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
1,562 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,562 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

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
1,872 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,562 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

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
2,472 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,562 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

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 San José to Lima. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    This flight path from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Lima J Chavez Intl was viewed by 3 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • 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 07m. Fly via Copa Airlines to get the fastest option. San José and Lima are separated by a distance of 1596 mi.

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

    Currently priced at $264, Copa Airlines will fly you from San José to Lima and back. In addition to Copa Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Avianca and LATAM Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $267 and $311, respectively. These flights start at 23% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $160 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 $160 and $161, 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: LATAM Airlines (88%), LATAM Airlines (88%), Air Canada( 63%).

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

    While on average a flight from San José to Lima is generally $478, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $178. When looking at the most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Lima J Chavez Intl), you can expect to pay $299 for that flight.

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

    San José to Lima flights have a layover in Panama City most of the time.

  • 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 $9 per day.

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

    Of the flights from San José to Lima that have layovers, the fewest flights stop in Bogotá.

  • 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 $180). Flying from San José to Lima in October is currently the most expensive (average of $283). 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

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San José 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 November 10, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$264Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$267Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$311Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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