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$301+ Cheap flights from Lima (LIM) to San Francisco (SFO)

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LIM — SFO
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Lima J Chavez Intl to San Francisco are usually found in October or April, booked 15 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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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 February 20, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$542
(Priceline)

One-way from

$301
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$626
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Cheapest flights from Lima to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lima to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Wed 3/2612:10 pmLIM - SFO
1 stop14h 12mLATAM Airlines
Tue 4/14:04 pmSFO - LIM
1 stop13h 26mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 2/20$543
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 3/258:25 pmLIM - SFO
2 stops18h 35mAvianca
Tue 5/132:20 pmSFO - LIM
2 stops17h 10mAvianca
Deal found 2/20$559
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 3/1111:00 amLIM - SFO
1 stop14h 40mCopa Airlines
Mon 3/241:51 amSFO - LIM
1 stop21h 14mCopa Airlines
Deal found 2/20$567
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 3/75:55 amLIM - SFO
1 stop17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1012:15 amSFO - LIM
2 stops15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$569
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/18:15 amLIM - SFO
2 stops17h 44mDelta
Tue 4/810:40 pmSFO - LIM
2 stops19h 40mDelta
Deal found 2/20$579
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/110:00 pmLIM - SFO
1 stop14h 47mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/81:18 pmSFO - LIM
1 stop12h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$593
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/45:20 pmLIM - SFO
1 stop23h 01mAeromexico
Wed 9/2411:19 pmSFO - LIM
1 stop21h 41mAeromexico
Deal found 2/20$632
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/2412:45 amLIM - SFO
1 stop32h 39mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/412:43 amSFO - LIM
1 stop20h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$696

Find flights from Lima to San Francisco within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Lima to San Francisco 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 February 20, 2025.

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LimaSan Francisco

LIM - SFO

LIMSFO

Lima J Chavez Intl

Wed 3/26

12:10 pm-12:22 am

1 stop14h 12m

San Francisco

Tue 4/1

4:04 pm-7:30 am

1 stop13h 26m

$543

LimaSan Francisco

LIM - SFO

LIMSFO

Lima J Chavez Intl

Tue 3/25

8:25 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops18h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 5/13

2:20 pm-9:30 am

2 stops17h 10m

$559

LimaSan Francisco

LIM - SFO

LIMSFO

Lima J Chavez Intl

Tue 3/11

11:00 am-11:40 pm

1 stop14h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 3/24

1:51 am-1:05 am

1 stop21h 14m

$567

LimaSan Francisco

LIM - SFO

LIMSFO

Lima J Chavez Intl

Fri 3/7

5:55 am-8:30 pm

1 stop17h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 3/10

12:15 am-5:40 pm

2 stops15h 25m

$569

LimaSan Francisco

LIM - SFO

LIMSFO

Lima J Chavez Intl

Tue 4/1

8:15 am-11:59 pm

2 stops17h 44m

San Francisco

Tue 4/8

10:40 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops19h 40m

$579

LimaSan Francisco

LIM - SFO

LIMSFO

Lima J Chavez Intl

Tue 4/1

10:00 pm-10:47 am

1 stop14h 47m

San Francisco

Mon 4/7

11:37 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop18h 53m

$593

LimaSan Francisco

LIM - SFO

LIMSFO

Lima J Chavez Intl

Wed 5/21

12:15 am-2:21 pm

1 stop16h 06m

San Francisco

Mon 5/26

3:51 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop29h 09m

$619

LimaSan Francisco

LIM - SFO

LIMSFO

Lima J Chavez Intl

Thu 4/24

12:45 am-7:24 am

1 stop32h 39m

San Francisco

Sun 5/4

12:43 am-11:00 pm

1 stop20h 17m

$696

LimaSan Francisco

LIM - SFO

LIMSFO

Lima J Chavez Intl

Mon 4/7

8:25 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops29h 30m

$301

LimaSan Francisco

LIM - SFO

LIMSFO

Lima J Chavez Intl

Thu 3/6

5:55 am-11:34 am

1 stop32h 39m

$320

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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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Lima-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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

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Travel insights for flights from Lima to San Francisco

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Lima to San Francisco including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 February 14, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Lima to San Francisco is 15 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lima to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Lima to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $403). 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 February 20, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Lima to San Francisco at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 11% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Lima to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Lima to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Lima to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 February 20, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Lima to San Francisco, such as Delta, Copa Airlines and LATAM Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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

Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,510 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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

LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,795 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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

Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,771 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Lima to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    According to our current data, Avianca ($542), LATAM Airlines ($543), and Copa Airlines ($567) offers the cheapest pricing from Lima to San Francisco. These flights start at 17% 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 $301 on Avianca. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include LATAM Airlines from $347 and Copa Airlines from $352 one-way.

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

    Most of the time, Lima to San Francisco flights that have layovers will stop in Los Angeles. Miami is the second most popular location for layovers on flights from Lima to San Francisco. Panama City comes in third as the most popular layover location on Lima to San Francisco flights.

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

    Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and L.A. Live are the most popular attractions in Los Angeles if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Walk of Fame and L.A. Live are located about 12.5 mi, 11.7 mi, and 10.8 mi, respectively from Los Angeles if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers can book a car rental at Los Angeles for about $32 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

    Wynwood Art District, Bayfront Park, and Bayside Marketplace are currently the most popular points of interest in Miami at the moment. Wynwood Art District, Bayfront Park, and Bayside Marketplace can be visited by traveling about 5.5 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 $25.

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

    Amador Causeway, Panama Canal, and Soberania National Park are currently the most popular points of interest in Panama City. 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 on a layover in Panama City in need of a rental car can book one at Panama City Tocumen Intl for about $14.

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

    Lima to San Francisco flights have a layover in Atlanta the least frequently. Lima to San Francisco flights stopping in San Salvador are the next rarest.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lima to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Lima to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $403). 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 6 airlines flying from Lima to San Francisco

Discover the top 6 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$321Average$736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$428Average$659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$435Average$661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
DeltaCheapest$509Average$624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$546Average$684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$548Average$692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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