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$215+ Cheap flights from Lima (LIM) to San José (SJO)

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 4/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LIM — SJO
Apr 18 — Apr 251
Sat 4/18
Sat 4/25
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Lima J Chavez Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in June or May, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Lima to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lima to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 19, 2026.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/1612:45 pm
LIM
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/194:00 pm
SJO
-
LIM
1 stop7h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$412
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/3012:45 pm
LIM
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/109:25 am
SJO
-
LIM
1 stop6h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$413
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2812:45 pm
LIM
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/31:50 am
SJO
-
LIM
1 stop13h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$414
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/1412:45 pm
LIM
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 55m
LATAM Airlines
Tue 4/214:55 pm
SJO
-
LIM
Nonstop3h 45m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/16$415
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2012:45 pm
LIM
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/251:40 am
SJO
-
LIM
1 stop18h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$416
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/2412:45 pm
LIM
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/312:40 pm
SJO
-
LIM
2 stops13h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$419
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/1012:45 pm
LIM
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 55m
LATAM Airlines
Tue 4/144:55 pm
SJO
-
LIM
Nonstop3h 45m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/16$421
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Wed 4/812:45 pm
LIM
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 55m
LATAM Airlines
Fri 4/104:55 pm
SJO
-
LIM
Nonstop3h 45m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/14$428
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/1012:45 pm
LIM
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/254:00 pm
SJO
-
LIM
1 stop23h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/15$429
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/1412:45 pm
LIM
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/219:25 am
SJO
-
LIM
1 stop10h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/15$430
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Fri 4/312:45 pm
LIM
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 55m
LATAM Airlines
Thu 4/94:55 pm
SJO
-
LIM
Nonstop3h 45m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/14$431
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Wed 4/812:45 pm
LIM
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 55m
LATAM Airlines
Sat 4/114:55 pm
SJO
-
LIM
Nonstop3h 45m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/14$432

Find flight deals from Lima to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lima (LIM) to San José (SJO). 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 March 19, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$411
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$215
(FlightHub)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$367

Good round-trip deal

$357 or less

Good one-way deal

$197 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($18 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Lima to San José 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 March 19, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lima to San José that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

LimaSan José

LIM - SJO

LIMSJO

Lima J Chavez Intl

Mon 5/25

4:00 am-9:06 am

1 stop6h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/1

10:05 am-11:40 pm

1 stop12h 35m

$446

LimaSan José

LIM - SJO

LIMSJO

Lima J Chavez Intl

Thu 5/21

2:15 am-9:06 am

1 stop7h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/29

5:57 pm-1:20 am

1 stop6h 23m

$446

LimaSan José

LIM - SJO

LIMSJO

Lima J Chavez Intl

Sun 5/17

2:35 am-9:06 am

1 stop7h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/22

10:05 am-11:40 pm

1 stop12h 35m

$446

LimaSan José

LIM - SJO

LIMSJO

Lima J Chavez Intl

Thu 5/28

2:35 am-8:21 am

1 stop6h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/4

10:05 am-11:40 pm

1 stop12h 35m

$446

LimaSan José

LIM - SJO

LIMSJO

Lima J Chavez Intl

Thu 5/28

7:00 am-7:01 pm

1 stop13h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/4

10:05 am-7:15 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$446
Quickest round-trip

LimaSan José

LIM - SJO

LIMSJO

Lima J Chavez Intl

Sun 7/5

2:15 am-7:12 am

1 stop5h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 7/9

2:48 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$446

LimaSan José

LIM - SJO

LIMSJO

Lima J Chavez Intl

Wed 4/15

7:00 am-1:52 pm

1 stop7h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/20

6:19 pm-1:20 am

1 stop6h 01m

$446

LimaSan José

LIM - SJO

LIMSJO

Lima J Chavez Intl

Wed 4/15

2:15 am-9:05 am

1 stop7h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/31

8:14 am-10:45 pm

1 stop13h 31m

$457

LimaSan José

LIM - SJO

LIMSJO

Lima J Chavez Intl

Sun 5/17

2:15 am-7:09 am

1 stop5h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/31

8:14 am-10:45 pm

1 stop13h 31m

$457

LimaSan José

LIM - SJO

LIMSJO

Lima J Chavez Intl

Tue 4/14

1:20 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop6h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/20

10:04 am-11:40 pm

1 stop12h 36m

$469

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Best time to book a flight from Lima to San José

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Lima to San José. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

Booking 74 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Lima to San José. 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 Lima to San José?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lima to San José (average of $143). Flying from Lima to San José in September is currently the most expensive (average of $189). 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 SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Lima to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 19, 2026.

When flying from Lima to San José, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 José. Reviews last updated March 19, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Copa Airlines,LATAM Airlines, andAvianca from Lima to San José have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,571 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,571 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,571 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
LATAM Airlines
7.4
Good
1,915 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,571 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,500 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,571 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.

Related info for your journey

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

    Within the past month, 3 users have taken a look at flights from Lima J Chavez Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

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

    Copa Airlines can get you from Lima to San José in just under 6h 06m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from Lima to San José is about 1596 mi.

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

    Copa Airlines, at $155, was found to be the cheapest airline from Lima to San José.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Avianca and LATAM Airlines. Copa Airlines is 58% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Copa Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $138. However, be on the lookout for offers from Avianca and LATAM Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Lima to San José for a low price.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $167. While the most popular route (Lima J Chavez Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for $378 on average, our data indicates $305 when flying from Lima to San José.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lima to San José (average of $143). Flying from Lima to San José in September is currently the most expensive (average of $189). 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 Lima to San José

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Lima to San José. 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 March 19, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$155Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$157Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$263Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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