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$172 Find cheap flights from Lima to San José, San José Province

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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Lima to San José that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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5:00 am - 2:45 pmLIM-SJO
10h 45m1 stop
2:04 am - 5:35 pmSJO-LIM
14h 31m1 stop
Mon, Sep 23 - Tue, Oct 1
5:00 am - 2:45 pmLIM-SJO
10h 45m1 stop
10:25 am - 5:35 pmSJO-LIM
6h 10m1 stop
Mon, Sep 23 - Wed, Oct 2
2:55 am - 9:30 amLIM-SJO
7h 35m1 stop
2:04 am - 5:35 pmSJO-LIM
14h 31m1 stop
$343Avianca
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Tue, Sep 24 - Tue, Oct 1
5:00 am - 2:45 pmLIM-SJO
10h 45m1 stop
5:05 pm - 9:45 pmSJO-LIM
3h 40mnonstop
Mon, Sep 23 - Wed, Oct 2
2:20 am - 8:01 amLIM-SJO
6h 41m1 stop
4:15 am - 3:40 pmSJO-LIM
10h 25m1 stop
$353Copa Airlines
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Sun, Jun 2 - Mon, Jun 10
6:40 pm - 12:20 amLIM-SJO
6h 40m1 stop
4:50 pm - 1:55 amSJO-LIM
8h 05m1 stop
$360Avianca
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Fri, Aug 16 - Sat, Aug 24
12:45 pm - 3:40 pmLIM-SJO
3h 55mnonstop
2:04 am - 5:35 pmSJO-LIM
14h 31m1 stop
Mon, Sep 23 - Tue, Oct 1
4:40 pm - 7:30 amLIM-SJO
15h 50m1 stop
8:46 am - 3:40 pmSJO-LIM
5h 54m1 stop
$372Copa Airlines
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Sun, Jun 2 - Sun, Jun 9
12:45 pm - 3:40 pmLIM-SJO
3h 55mnonstop
5:05 pm - 9:45 pmSJO-LIM
3h 40mnonstop
$383LATAM Airlines
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Mon, Jun 3 - Mon, Jun 10
12:45 pm - 3:40 pmLIM-SJO
3h 55mnonstop
5:05 pm - 9:45 pmSJO-LIM
3h 40mnonstop
$386LATAM Airlines
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Mon, Jun 3 - Fri, Jun 7

Flights from Lima to San José - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Lima to San José to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Lima to San José?

The average price of all flights from Lima to San José, San José Province clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Lima to San José, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from San José back to Lima, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Lima to San José, San José Province?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Lima to San José, San José Province, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Lima to San José, San José Province is September, where tickets cost $266 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and January, where the average cost of tickets is $353 and $345 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Lima to San José, San José Province?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Lima to San José, San José Province, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Lima to San José, San José Province, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 47 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Lima to San José?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to San José from Lima were found on Copa Airlines ($172) and Avianca ($183), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on Avianca ($343) and Copa Airlines ($353).

Which airlines fly non-stop between Lima and San José, San José Province?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Lima to San José, San José Province.
There is just one airline that flies from Lima to San José, San José Province direct and that is LATAM Airlines. The best one-way deal found from LATAM Airlines for the route is $190.

How many flights are there between Lima and San José, San José Province per day?

There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Lima and lands in San José, San José Province, with an average flight time of 3h 55m. The most common departure time is 12:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 7 flights.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Lima and San José, San José Province?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Lima to San José take?

A direct flight to San José will take on average 3h 55m to travel the 1,596 miles flying distance from Lima.

What’s the earliest departure time from Lima to San José?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Lima at 12:45 pm and will be landing in San José, San José Province at 3:40 pm.

What’s the latest departure time from Lima to San José?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Lima to San José, San José Province jets off at 12:45 pm and lands at 3:40 pm.

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Low season

March

High season

February

Cheapest flight

$172
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Lima to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Lima to San José based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Lima to San José

  • What is the carry-on bad policy for flights from Lima to San Jose?

    In general, your airline will allow you to carry one carry-on bag. If you travel on Copa Airlines, the airline requests that your carry-on baggage should easily fit in the overhead bin to reduce the need for asking for assistance during the boarding process.

  • Are there any additional fees for selecting my seat for Lima to San José flight?

    Yes, you can pay for an upgrade depending on the airline and fare class. When booking a flight with LATAM Airlines, you can select a seat during the ticket purchase process at no additional cost. However, if you choose to upgrade your seat through the cabin upgrade option, fees may apply. Most airlines don't charge for seat upgrades for Premium Economy or Premium Business travelers.

  • Can I bring my own food and drinks on board the flight from Lima to San Jose?

    You can bring your own food and non-alcoholic beverages on board a flight from Lima to San Jose. Avianca, for instance, recommends that your own food should be light and pre-packaged for easier handling and storage during the flight.

  • Are there any visa requirements for traveling from Lima to San Jose?

    As a US Citizen, you don't need a visa to travel to San Jose, but it's essential to have an up-to-date and valid passport. You also need to have a return ticket to exit the country within 90 days or travel to another nation.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Lima to San José, San José Province?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Lima to San José, San José Province was $172 for a one-way ticket and $320 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Lima and San José?

    Yes

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Lima to San José?

    Only Delta offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Lima to San José flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Lima to San José?

    The Airbus A319 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Lima to San José flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Lima to San José?

    There are nonstop flights from Lima to San José on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Lima to San José, Copa Airlines or LATAM Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Lima to San José are Copa Airlines and LATAM Airlines. With an average price for the route of $275 and an overall rating of 7.8, Copa Airlines is the most popular choice. LATAM Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $373 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Lima to San José?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Lima to San José.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Lima to San José?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from Lima is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Lima to San José?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San José with an airline and back to Lima with another airline. Booking your flights between Lima and SJO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Lima to San José?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San José from Lima up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from LIM to San José

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $190 or less one-way and $192 or less round-trip.
  • You can reach Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) easily from downtown so as to catch your flight on time. Airport Express Lima provides a direct service between the airport and some neighborhoods in Lima. The bus runs every 60 minutes from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm, and it takes approximately 45-60 minutes to get to the airport.
  • One of the perks of this route is that you can enjoy a layover or two before reaching San Jose. Avianca stops at Bogotá El Dorado (BOG), San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL), or Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) while Spirit Airlines has a layover at Fort Lauderdale (FLL). If you want a layover at New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK), consider flying JetBlue.
  • To plan your trip effectively, be aware of the different cities you can visit from SJO before booking your flight. From Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), you can drive to several cities in the Alajuela Province of Costa Rica. These include San José, only about a 20-30 minute drive from the airport. Other places you may want to consider include Alajuela, Heredia, Jacó, or La Fortuna/Arenal Volcano.
  • If you have a mobility challenge, notify your airline in advance so the airline can make necessary arrangements for mobility assistance before the travel date. American Airlines, United Airlines, and Avianca Airlines are known to offer wheelchair assistance and priority boarding for passengers.
  • The carbon footprint per person on this route is 4,445 lbs, highlighting the need to choose eco-friendly airlines. Consider airlines such as Avianca for eco-friendly flights to help in lessening your carbon footprint. Avianca airline has a carbon offset program where you can pay a fee to offset your emissions voluntarily.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Lima to San José?

Find which airlines fly direct from J Chavez Intl to Juan Santamaria Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Lima J Chavez Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Nonstop returns

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Lima J Chavez Intl

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Top 5 airlines serving from Lima to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Lima to San José. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.9
Volaris Costa RicaOverall score based on 86 reviews
8.3Crew
6.1Food
8.0Boarding
7.6Comfort
5.8Entertainment
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Quick boarding and check in.. but premium seats don’t recline.. very hard to relax. But overall, it was a Great a satisfying experience.. Thank You

10.0 ExcellentHugo, Sep 2023JFK - SAL
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Quick boarding and check in.. but premium seats don’t recline.. very hard to relax. But overall, it was a Great a satisfying experience.. Thank You

If they listen to you especially when there’s a problem with a passport now I lost my tickets and also my seat money

The worst airline I have ever experienced. Terrible customer service. Absolutely disgraceful

Checking bags at the airport, very confusing they make lines for different flights but they don’t have any signs, so if you are on the wrong line be aware they will send you to the end of the correct line. No priority for check in even if you pay and no priority to disabled persons and elderly persons.

Despite all the negative reviews, I took Volaris with a family of 4 (including a toddler and infant in arms). The only compliant was they charged me $70 to gate check our wagon (which we use as a stroller) and then it was not available for pickup at the gate (which is the entire point), so we had to get through customs and the airport with our luggage and no way to push our kids :(

Après avoir manqué l’avion aucune aide de la part des agents à l’aéroport pour trouver un autre vol

Más comida no cobrar tanto por los asientos y comida food

Worst airline ever!! Delays in all my flights!!! Do not flight with Volaris!

The departures screens in the airport showed the flight as canceled for some weird reason, but when I got to the gate just to double check, it showed it as on time, and not canceled. This was confusing, but ultimately I was able to get to where I needed to go.

For whatever reason, when I was in the San Jose airport, the flight from Volaris read as canceled on the Departures screens you'd find all over the terminal, it wasn't until I got to the gate that it showed it as on time and still on. It was confusing, but ultimately I did get to where I needed to go with the flight I was expecting.

No cumpli mencionado trayecto por reasignacion de Copa Pero extraviaron mis maletas por su culpa

the planes are not modern there are no phone chargers

Cons: "The turbulence was really bad ! I couldn’t sleep at all !"
Pros: "Crew was great. Supportive and friendly. Plane was clean and comfortable."
Pros: "The seat comfort and staff especially the captain - very engaging"
Cons: "WiFi on the airplane to access flight map and other services."
Cons: "Zero entertainment which seems like should be standard these days"
Pros: "Very quick, friendly service."
Cons: "WiFi on the plane would have made it an A+ experience."
Pros: "Everything aside from the smell seated next to me."
Cons: "The person I was seated next to had very very bad body odor. They also urinate on the seat. I had to tell the flight attendant about the spoiled seat that I previously brought to the attention of the caretaker of the individual but she had zero concern. I was on a 7 hour flight having to try and avoid the smell. I had to attempt to eat food trying to avoid that smell. The person in front of my seat was able to smell the body odor and urine. He also warned me about the urine in the seat that I was aware of but at least he cared unlike that caretaker. If not fot that experience my flight would have been much better."
Pros: "Crew was amazing comfort was horrible. My seat was un front of emergency exit and could recline, I was traveling with children"
Cons: "Better seats"
Pros: "Everything really."
Cons: "If I have to choose something it would be food"

They offered food. The crew passed by again offering water. I enjoyed the two seating section. I think is very comfortable instead of the three seat way, unless you seat in the middle; which it's not bad, but I wouldn't prefer. All and all, I think the lay out of the seating rows are better than other airlines so far( I haven't tried many anyways). The lay out makes the getting in and out to use the restroom less uncomfortable and cramped. First time flying with Latam. I will fly with them again

I missed my plane because there was a lot of people during the migration process. The airline has the chance to care for their clients and they could get the passengers missing in the flight. I lost a day of work and Montfort transportation to go back home and go to the airport again. Unfortunately the airline doesn’t care about that. I use latam at least 4 times a year, so I guess I need to be treat better. In addition, one on my baggages didyarricw to my destination. So frustrated with this trip.

Everthing ok , crew very nice but but we had a bad experience with the wheel chair we had to wait too much for the chair, my husband couldn’t walk and he was in lot of pain , LATAM has to take care of that

It was ok for the most part, it is missing something

Liked check in process To improve: food and beverages. Not second round was offered and meal had no salad.

Check in of my luggage which needed to be paid for was excellent. Thanks to Nora

As usual, LATAM tried to rip me off as a Gringo. They ignored the fact that having paid for my assigned seats, I was entitled to one free luggage per person, up to 10kg, and tried to charge me USD40 per item. While they ripped me off by $160 on my outbound flight (4 luggage pieces, which should have been free), I vehemently protested this time around. Note that they only request this from gringos, not from Spanish speakers. LATAM behaves like a racist extortion organization.

Very courteous crew, the food was good and the flight was on time.

This airline is full of junk fees. After paying to get my kids to sit with me, we were asked at the gate to check in our roller bags and pay $40 for each one. Peruvian passengers all took their roller bag in the plane. I don’t appreciate airlines who spot the gringos to tax them more.

Cons: "Would not let us board with 25 minutes prior to departure Because they lock their doors 35 minutes prior"

GOL made the flight experience a true delight. Everything was smooth, from the check in process, to the disembarking moment.

The inflight entertainment did not work on a 6 hour flight The cel phone chargers did not work There was a 45 minute wait for the luggage to get off the plane.

There was absolutely no food or drink service unless it was paid for. I am not used to this.

Delay almost an hour which meant when we got to Guatemala there where 3 flights at the same time, you can imagine the caos in customs, avianca doesn’t care about passengers or schedules

Avianca: you pay for a high-end flight and you fly like a low (very low) cost!

The worst airline, the crew so mean and rude, everything was a nightmare, if I start to write, I'll never end

Voo longo nem mesmo água ou gelo é servido, se quiser tem que pagar. Embarque é péssimo, mau atendimento.

Pros: "Comfortable flight good crew"
Cons: "The boarding process could use help, to chaotic at times but some of the has to do with the countries policies. But I’d give it a B+"
Cons: "We were not allowed to check my bag in line 2 hours early. Time listed on e boarding pass was at gate but we were in line 2 hours early and not alerted to get put ahead in lines. Misleading us and 3 others we knew of to not allowed to check bags or go to gate. Had to rebook next available 1 1/2 days later."
Pros: "Flight was on time"
Cons: "Food was horrible and no drink options. I hate diet soda yuck"

Overall good but we had a minor scare when a wind shear caused the plane to re take off on the first landing attempt. The crew handled it well and we landed safely on the second attempt

To many extra fees, poor customer service and very uncomfortable flight. No leg room and seat wont recline.

I am disabled and was unable to get any assistance from Volaris. I had to wait in line at front desk for 45 minutes, I am by myself, and unable to stand. When I got to front desk check in, they had no assistance for me. I did however, have wheelchair assistance when I arrived in Mexico City. Thank God for that!

necesitan mejorar el entretenimiento, en vuelos de mas de 3 horas

The whole experience was good. We left a little late but that seems pretty normal we it’s anybairline these days. No free snacks or drinks provided.

Our flight was delayed both ways going there and coming back an hour plus. I have taken Volaris many times and this problem seems to be more common each time.

Be prepared to pay extra for everything! I'm not sure I really saved any money?

On time, boarding was a little chaotic and with little information

Los asientos son muy estrechos, incómodos, los cinturones estaban al revés.

Delayed 2 hours. Boarding line took more than 30 minutes. Flight was really hot and made sleeping on a red eye impossible. Not a pleasant experience.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Lima to San José found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/23Thu
1 stopCopa Airlines
8h 42mLIM-SJO
$172
5/25Sat
1 stopAvianca
14h 45mLIM-SJO
$183
5/24Fri
nonstopLATAM Airlines
3h 55mLIM-SJO
$190
10/18Fri
1 stopAvianca
6h 40mLIM-SJO
$192
10/13Sun
1 stopAvianca
14h 45mLIM-SJO
$197
5/26Sun
1 stopCopa Airlines
25h 53mLIM-SJO
$209
5/26Sun
nonstopLATAM Airlines
3h 55mLIM-SJO
$233
7/10Wed
1 stopArajet
10h 45mLIM-SJO
$265
5/16Thu
1 stopAeromexico
24h 44mLIM-SJO
$980
5/12Sun
1 stopAeromexico
12h 33mLIM-SJO
$1,756

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Last minute flights from Lima to San José

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Lima to San José that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/5Sun
multi-stopCopa Airlines
5h 59mLIM-SJO
6/3Mon
multi-stopCopa Airlines
6h 13mSJO-LIM
$353
5/7Tue
multi-stop
6h 29mLIM-SJO
5/10Fri
nonstop
3h 40mSJO-LIM
$511
5/8Wed
multi-stop
16h 09mLIM-SJO
5/10Fri
nonstop
3h 40mSJO-LIM
$531
5/8Wed
nonstopLATAM Airlines
3h 55mLIM-SJO
5/10Fri
nonstopLATAM Airlines
3h 40mSJO-LIM
$574
5/8Wed
multi-stop
13h 15mLIM-SJO
5/10Fri
nonstop
3h 40mSJO-LIM
$588
5/8Wed
multi-stop
13h 40mLIM-SJO
5/10Fri
nonstop
3h 40mSJO-LIM
$596
5/8Wed
multi-stop
16h 09mLIM-SJO
5/9Thu
multi-stop
15h 26mSJO-LIM
$620
5/7Tue
multi-stop
8h 33mLIM-SJO
5/10Fri
multi-stop
22h 05mSJO-LIM
$631
5/9Thu
multi-stopAvianca
7h 35mLIM-SJO
8/6Tue
multi-stopAvianca
8h 05mSJO-LIM
$725
5/8Wed
multi-stopAvianca
13h 15mLIM-SJO
5/10Fri
multi-stopAvianca
12h 45mSJO-LIM
$749

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Lima - San José Flights

Departure:

Lima (LIM)Peru

Destination:

San José (SJO)Costa Rica

Return flight deals:

San José - Lima

Cabin classes:

$190

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