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$170+ 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 5/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — LIM
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Thu 2/27
Thu 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Lima J Chavez Intl are usually found in November or February, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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 February 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$318
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$170
(Gotogate)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$322

Good round-trip deal

$343 or less

Good one-way deal

$189 or less
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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 February 22, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Thu 3/275:00 pmSJO - LIM
Nonstop3h 40mLATAM Airlines
Mon 3/3112:40 pmLIM - SJO
Nonstop3h 55mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 2/21$318
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 10/312:15 amSJO - LIM
1 stop6h 10mAvianca
Wed 11/122:55 amLIM - SJO
1 stop14h 05mAvianca
Deal found 2/22$320
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 7/126:07 pmSJO - LIM
1 stop6h 13mCopa Airlines
Tue 8/52:15 amLIM - SJO
1 stop6h 20mCopa Airlines
Deal found 2/22$323
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/185:00 pmSJO - LIM
Nonstop3h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/202:55 amLIM - SJO
1 stop7h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$347

Find flights from San José to Lima within your budget

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San José

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Lima

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/27

5:00 pm-9:40 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Mon 3/31

12:40 pm-3:35 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

$318

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/12

1:55 am-9:30 am

1 stop6h 35m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Sat 5/17

2:50 am-9:20 am

1 stop7h 30m

$320

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/12

6:07 pm-1:20 am

1 stop6h 13m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Tue 8/5

2:15 am-7:35 am

1 stop6h 20m

$323

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/18

5:00 pm-9:40 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Thu 3/20

2:55 am-9:20 am

1 stop7h 25m

$347

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/19

4:45 pm-9:30 am

1 stop15h 45m

$170

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/17

5:00 pm-9:40 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

$172

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/26

8:45 am-10:45 pm

1 stop13h 00m

$174

San JoséLima

SJO - LIM

SJOLIM

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/10

5:52 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops24h 03m

$272

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Deals found on 2/20

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FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice 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 San José, San José Province-Lima flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San José, San José Province-Lima flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José, San José Province-Lima flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José, San José Province-Lima flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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, San José Province-Lima flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from San José to Lima

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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 February 14, 2025.

Booking 59 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 February 22, 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 29% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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.

Rainfall in Lima by month

Plan your trip to Lima by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Lima ranges from 0.0 - 0.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 0.0 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Lima when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Lima by month

Plan your trip to Lima by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Lima, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 62.6 F).

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 February 22, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San José to Lima, such as Copa Airlines, LATAM Airlines and Avianca. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,502 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2025

PTY - ORD

Our first flight was good. The return flight is a different story. I picked and paid for seat 11D and then checked in with that same seat assignment. When I boarded the plain I somehow had lost that seat and was stuck in a middle seat that I was not happy with for a 5 hour flight. The food was terrible - I could not even eat the chicken and "cheese" sandwich it was so bad. The difference in the two flights was amazing - the one from the Chicago to Panama City was great - seating and food. The return flight was very different.

Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,502 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,502 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2025

PTY - ORD

Our first flight was good. The return flight is a different story. I picked and paid for seat 11D and then checked in with that same seat assignment. When I boarded the plain I somehow had lost that seat and was stuck in a middle seat that I was not happy with for a 5 hour flight. The food was terrible - I could not even eat the chicken and "cheese" sandwich it was so bad. The difference in the two flights was amazing - the one from the Chicago to Panama City was great - seating and food. The return flight was very different.

LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,789 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,502 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2025

PTY - ORD

Our first flight was good. The return flight is a different story. I picked and paid for seat 11D and then checked in with that same seat assignment. When I boarded the plain I somehow had lost that seat and was stuck in a middle seat that I was not happy with for a 5 hour flight. The food was terrible - I could not even eat the chicken and "cheese" sandwich it was so bad. The difference in the two flights was amazing - the one from the Chicago to Panama City was great - seating and food. The return flight was very different.

Avianca
6.8
Okay
2,430 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,502 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2025

PTY - ORD

Our first flight was good. The return flight is a different story. I picked and paid for seat 11D and then checked in with that same seat assignment. When I boarded the plain I somehow had lost that seat and was stuck in a middle seat that I was not happy with for a 5 hour flight. The food was terrible - I could not even eat the chicken and "cheese" sandwich it was so bad. The difference in the two flights was amazing - the one from the Chicago to Panama City was great - seating and food. The return flight was very different.

Related info for your journey

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

    Within the past month, 6 users have taken a look at flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Lima J Chavez Intl.

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

    According to our current data, LATAM Airlines ($318), Avianca ($320), and Copa Airlines ($323) offers the cheapest pricing from San José, San José Province to Lima. LATAM Airlines is priced at 6% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Avianca. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $170. Users have also found prices from $174 and $187 on Copa Airlines and LATAM Airlines, respectively.

  • 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 $501, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $172. When looking at the most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Lima J Chavez Intl), you can expect to pay $320 for that flight.

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

    San José, San José Province to Lima flights have a layover in Panama City most often.

  • 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 Amador Causeway, Panama Canal, or Soberania National Park. Those on a layover in Panama City interested in visiting Amador Causeway, Panama Canal, or Soberania National Park can do so by traveling 14.7 mi, 15.1 mi, and 18.4 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 $14 per day.

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

    Of the flights from San José, San José Province 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, 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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ArajetCheapest$192Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$238Average$589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$271Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$272Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$317Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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