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$281+ Cheap flights from Lima (LIM) to San Francisco (SFO)

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LIM — SFO
Jan 17 — Jan 241
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Lima J Chavez Intl to San Francisco are usually found in October or November, booked 7 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Lima to San Francisco
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This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/187:30 amLIM - SFO
2 stops17h 20mAvianca
Wed 4/12:20 pmSFO - LIM
1 stop11h 05mAvianca
Deal found 12/16$579
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/243:00 amLIM - SFO
1 stop12h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1211:59 pmSFO - LIM
1 stop19h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$580
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/256:04 amLIM - SFO
1 stop19h 41mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/1711:20 pmSFO - LIM
2 stops44h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$581
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/256:04 amLIM - SFO
1 stop19h 41mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/142:24 pmSFO - LIM
2 stops29h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$585
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/235:35 pmLIM - SFO
2 stops31h 15mAvianca
Thu 1/2911:10 pmSFO - LIM
2 stops18h 45mAvianca
Deal found 12/16$588
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/187:30 amLIM - SFO
2 stops18h 50mAvianca
Tue 3/312:20 pmSFO - LIM
1 stop11h 05mAvianca
Deal found 12/16$590
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/193:00 amLIM - SFO
1 stop23h 20mAvianca
Tue 1/201:20 pmSFO - LIM
1 stop11h 10mAvianca
Deal found 12/16$595
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/153:00 amLIM - SFO
1 stop12h 00mAvianca
Tue 1/2011:10 pmSFO - LIM
2 stops14h 20mAvianca
Deal found 12/15$600
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/158:00 amLIM - SFO
1 stop17h 47mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/278:00 amSFO - LIM
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$601
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/173:00 amLIM - SFO
1 stop21h 50mAvianca
Thu 1/81:20 pmSFO - LIM
1 stop11h 10mAvianca
Deal found 12/17$604

Find flight deals from Lima to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lima (LIM) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$518
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$281
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$622
Provider with most accurate pricing for Lima J Chavez Intl-San Francisco flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Lima J Chavez Intl-San Francisco flights.
From Lima J Chavez Intl to San Francisco
One-way flight from Lima J Chavez Intl to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($23 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lima to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Lima

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San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LimaSan Francisco

LIM - SFO

LIMSFO

Lima J Chavez Intl

Thu 1/29

3:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop12h 00m

San Francisco

Fri 2/6

1:20 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops24h 10m

$554

LimaSan Francisco

LIM - SFO

LIMSFO

Lima J Chavez Intl

Mon 4/27

1:40 am-12:35 pm

1 stop12h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 5/6

2:20 pm-9:30 am

2 stops17h 10m

$556

LimaSan Francisco

LIM - SFO

LIMSFO

Lima J Chavez Intl

Thu 1/22

7:30 am-11:20 pm

2 stops18h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 2/3

1:20 pm-3:30 am

1 stop11h 10m

$556

LimaSan Francisco

LIM - SFO

LIMSFO

Lima J Chavez Intl

Fri 3/20

7:30 am-10:50 pm

2 stops17h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 4/8

2:20 pm-3:25 am

1 stop11h 05m

$556

LimaSan Francisco

LIM - SFO

LIMSFO

Lima J Chavez Intl

Sun 3/22

3:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop12h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 4/8

2:20 pm-3:25 am

1 stop11h 05m

$556

LimaSan Francisco

LIM - SFO

LIMSFO

Lima J Chavez Intl

Fri 5/8

1:40 am-12:35 pm

1 stop12h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 5/25

12:05 am-5:40 pm

2 stops15h 35m

$556

LimaSan Francisco

LIM - SFO

LIMSFO

Lima J Chavez Intl

Tue 2/17

3:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop12h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

1:20 pm-3:30 am

1 stop11h 10m

$556

LimaSan Francisco

LIM - SFO

LIMSFO

Lima J Chavez Intl

Thu 1/22

7:30 am-11:20 pm

2 stops18h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 2/3

1:35 am-8:55 pm

2 stops16h 20m

$558

LimaSan Francisco

LIM - SFO

LIMSFO

Lima J Chavez Intl

Thu 1/22

7:00 am-11:20 pm

1 stop19h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

12:42 am-12:55 am

1 stop21h 13m

$576

LimaSan Francisco

LIM - SFO

LIMSFO

Lima J Chavez Intl

Wed 1/21

3:30 am-11:20 pm

1 stop22h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 2/3

12:42 am-11:40 pm

1 stop19h 58m

$576

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Compare providers for flights from Lima to San Francisco

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 Lima to San Francisco in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice 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 Lima-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on Lima-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Lima-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Lima-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com 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 Lima-San Francisco 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 Lima to San Francisco

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Lima to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Lima to San Francisco is 7 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lima to San Francisco (average of $288). Flying from Lima to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $381). 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 LIM to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Lima to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Lima to San Francisco at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 10% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated December 18, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Copa Airlines, and LATAM Airlines from Lima to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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

    Departing from Lima to San Francisco will take you 12h. The distance from Lima to San Francisco is about 4508 mi.

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

    According to our current data, Copa Airlines ($303), Delta ($342), and LATAM Airlines ($360) offers the cheapest pricing from Lima to San Francisco. These flights start at 53% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $195 on Volaris. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Copa Airlines from $280 and Avianca from $284 one-way.

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

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

    Kaseya Center, Bayfront Park, and Bayside Marketplace are currently the most popular points of interest in Miami at the moment. Kaseya Center, Bayfront Park, and Bayside Marketplace can be visited by traveling about 6.2 mi, 6.4 mi, and 6.4 mi respectively from Miami. Those on a layover in Miami in need of a rental car can book one at Miami for about $27.

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

    Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, and Centennial Olympic Park are currently the most popular points of interest in Atlanta. Those on a layover in Atlanta interested in visiting Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, or Centennial Olympic Park can do so by traveling 8.6 mi, 9.3 mi, and 8.4 mi, respectively from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson. Those on a layover in Atlanta in need of a rental car can book one at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson for about $53.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Lima to San Francisco 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 Lima to San Francisco?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lima to San Francisco (average of $288). Flying from Lima to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $381). 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 Lima to San Francisco

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Lima to San Francisco. 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$322Average$680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$359Average$602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$442Average$752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AviancaCheapest$492Average$659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AeromexicoCheapest$527Average$615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$528Average$626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$587Average$762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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