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Cheap Flights from Lima to San Francisco (LIM-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Lima to San Francisco 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Lima to San Francisco

Tue, Dec 2 - Thu, Dec 4
Avianca Logo
3:00 am - 12:00 pmLIM-SFO
12h 00m1 stop
Avianca Logo
1:20 pm - 3:30 amSFO-LIM
11h 10m1 stop
$514Avianca
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Wed, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 30
Avianca Logo
3:00 am - 12:00 pmLIM-SFO
12h 00m1 stop
Avianca Logo
1:20 pm - 3:30 amSFO-LIM
11h 10m1 stop
$516Avianca
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Fri, Nov 21 - Sat, Nov 29
LATAM Airlines Logo
12:50 am - 2:35 pmLIM-SFO
16h 45m1 stop
LATAM Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:05 pmSFO-LIM
13h 05m1 stop
$537LATAM Airlines
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Thu, Dec 4 - Sat, Dec 6
Delta Logo
8:25 am - 8:59 pmLIM-SFO
15h 34m2 stops
Delta Logo
5:55 am - 10:05 pmSFO-LIM
13h 10m1 stop
$539Delta
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Thu, Dec 4 - Fri, Dec 5
LATAM Airlines Logo
12:50 am - 2:36 pmLIM-SFO
16h 46m1 stop
LATAM Airlines Logo
5:07 pm - 8:50 amSFO-LIM
12h 43m1 stop
$542LATAM Airlines
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Mon, Dec 15 - Mon, Jan 26
Copa Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 11:17 pmLIM-SFO
15h 47m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
12:42 am - 1:20 amSFO-LIM
21h 38m1 stop
$568Copa Airlines
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Tue, Dec 16 - Mon, Jan 19
American Airlines Logo
10:55 pm - 1:33 pmLIM-SFO
17h 38m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:17 am - 9:30 pmSFO-LIM
18h 13m2 stops
$586American Airlines
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Tue, Dec 16 - Tue, Jan 20
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 10:09 pmLIM-SFO
18h 09m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
11:04 am - 5:10 amSFO-LIM
15h 06m2 stops
$589American Airlines
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Mon, Nov 10 - Mon, Nov 17
Delta Logo
12:50 am - 5:38 pmLIM-SFO
19h 48m1 stop
Delta Logo
12:30 am - 9:40 pmSFO-LIM
18h 10m2 stops
$595Delta
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Tue, Mar 10 - Mon, Mar 16
Copa Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 11:40 pmLIM-SFO
15h 10m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
1:54 am - 10:45 pmSFO-LIM
18h 51m1 stop
$599Copa Airlines
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Everything you should know

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Avianca
Cheapest • from $514 (round-trip)
Delta
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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When to book
2 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 11% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
October
Cheapest • 7% price drop
December
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Cheapest round-trip
$514
Overall average: $639
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Tue 12/2Thu 12/4
LIM - SFO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$280
Typical prices: $335-$421
Copa Airlines
Mon 11/10
LIM - SFO • 1 stop
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Lima to San Francisco flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Lima to San Francisco 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 Francisco?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Lima to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Lima to San Francisco, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Lima, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Lima to San Francisco, 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 Francisco is October, where tickets cost $607 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $716 and $684 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Lima to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Lima to San Francisco, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$280
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Lima to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Lima to San Francisco 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 Francisco

  • American Airlines has a special menu for passengers with special dietary needs. You can order Hindu, Muslim, diabetic, gluten-free, low-calorie, low-sodium, vegan, vegetarian, non-lactose, bland, and infant meals. You should order your meal when booking your flight or at least 24 hours before your scheduled departure.

    Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) is well-equipped to accommodate passengers with limited mobility. You’ll access different services and amenities, including wheelchair assistance, public telephones, access ramps, boarding assistance, elevators, and reserved accessible parking spaces. Contact your airline in advance for wheelchair assistance.

  • How do I get to downtown San Francisco from San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

    The Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) rapid rail is the most convenient transportation option to downtown San Francisco from SFO. It leaves the airport every 15 to 20 minutes, and the journey time to downtown San Francisco is around 30 minutes. SamTrans bus routes KX, 292, 397, and 398 offer an affordable connection to the city center. Other options include taxis, ride apps, car rentals, and shared ride vans.

  • Which airlines fly Business Class from Lima to San Francisco?

    For Business Class flights from Lima to San Francisco, consider booking American Airlines or United Airlines. These airlines offer this travel option on their one-stop connections. You’ll enjoy priority check-in and boarding, more space with extra legroom, premium dining on board, comfortable seats, and a special baggage allowance.

  • What lounges are available at Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)?

    If you’re looking for a place to relax at Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) before your flight to San Francisco, you can check into Caral VIP Lounge, Hanaq VIP Lounge, or El Salon by Newrest. These lounges feature showers, comfortable spaces, TVs, free WiFi, and a selection of meals, magazines, and newspapers.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Lima to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Lima to San Francisco was $280 for a one-way ticket and $514 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is required to fly from Lima to San Francisco.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Lima to San Francisco?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Lima and San Francisco, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to San Francisco from Lima?

    San Salvador is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Lima to San Francisco.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Lima to San Francisco are Delta and Copa Airlines. With an average price for the route of $625 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Copa Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $679 and an overall rating of 7.6.

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

    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 Francisco.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco 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 Francisco?

    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 Francisco with an airline and back to Lima with another airline. Booking your flights between Lima and SFO 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 Francisco?

    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 Francisco from Lima up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Lima to San Francisco

  • Which other cities can I fly to from Kansas City?
  • If you wish to extend your trip from Kansas City, you can fly to other domestic destinations like Nashville, Miami, Minneapolis, Houston, Denver, Dallas, Orlando, New Orleans, New York City, Phoenix, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C or international destinations like Toronto, London, Montego Bay in Jamaica, Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic, London, Paris, Amsterdam, and Cancun in Mexico.
  • The Lima (LIM) to San Francisco (SFO) flight route is primarily served by connecting flights. Common layovers for one-stop flights on this route include Houston (IAH), Miami (MIA), Los Angeles (LAX), Cancun (CUN), Panama City (PTY), New York (JFK and EWR), Mexico City (MEX), and Atlanta (ATL).
  • If you’re mindful of the environment, consider booking American Airlines, Copa Airlines, Aeromexico, or Delta Air Lines, which emit less CO₂. These airlines have invested in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewed their fleets to lower greenhouse gas emissions in their daily operations.
  • For flights from Lima to San Francisco with the best carry-on weight allowance, you can fly with American Airlines or Delta Air Lines. These providers have no maximum weight limit for carry-on luggage. On both airlines, your carry-on shouldn’t be bigger than 22” x 14” x 9” / 56 x 36 x 23 centimeters and should fit in the overhead storage section. Your personal item should be small enough to be stored under the seat in front of you.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Lima to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Lima to San Francisco. 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
DeltaOverall score based on 7992 reviews
8.2Boarding
8.5Crew
7.3Food
7.9Comfort
7.9Entertainment
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Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

8.0 ExcellentJulie, Oct 2025LAX - SFO
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Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

Flight was too crowded and seats are too small, especially since passengrs are getting larger. Having a middle seat is ALWAYS tough! Woman on my left was large & kept creeping in to my space. Flight personnel were great! Have more savory rather than sweet snacks please.

The crew took good care of us. The flight from ATL to SFO is a longer one, and there were multiple beverage offerings. I like the 757's that Delta uses. Good airplane that is comfortable. I do wish Delta would separate Priority boarding from the better seats. I would gladly take a smaller seat in an open row than be jammed into Comfort just to get priority boarding, just to make sure I don't have to check a bag.

The crew was not very visible. This might be a good thing for people who wanted to sleep but seemed odd when compared to the Atlantic crossing where they are more present in the cabin. The Food (beef) was not good. Tough and tasteless. Would love to see more choices on a long flight like that.

Gate agent rushed to fill hot jetway with crowd so it took over 12 minutes to go from gate to plane. Just like a discount airline Pooly prepared cabin and third time that claim of rough air prevented any cabin service. Friends on a Southwest flight at similar time had service.

The flight crew was friendly. I tried to adjust my seat online ahead of time but no option existed without additional fees. My friend asked at the gate about a seat change and was able to make it happen. That was great! The flight crew moved a very tall gentleman and his companion which allowed us to have more space which was nice. Overall, good experience. Appreciated the blanket and pillow.

I was uncomfortably cold on the plane. Other than that it was uneventful and therefore as enjoyable as a plane ride can be.

Food was surprisingly good but the WiFi was not great

My flight was extremely cold. I had a jacket and a cover was left in each seat. The cover was extremely thin and I have a disability, fibromyalgia and arthrithis and AC air is the worst. I closed my vent and my husbands vent and it still was frigid. I asked the attendant if I could get another cover and she quickly almost dismissively and totally unconcerned stating, (I quote) (one per chair) and walked off so quickly that I didn't get a chance to explain to her that I literally have adisability. I didnt want to make a seen so I set on that flight for over 5 hours in pain, joints locking up and extremely uncomfortable. When my fibromyalgia flares up my joints not only ache but they will lock up also and it takes me days to get back to my regular self even though I take medication for it. I felt like it would not have hurt anyone at all for her to just give me an extra cover because I'm sure they have all types of medical issues in people that fly every day.

Some of the Air hostesses are not that friendly. Need improvement

Simply as follows:- First, there was no vegetarian option for the meal Second, only 2 washrooms for the entire economy class.

Boarding was quick & efficient; they gave boarding groups due priority; staff & air crew were very cordial and helpful, pleasant flight.

We had a great flight just wished they had a tv so we can see a movie that would of made my trip excellent.

horrible service, food was an embarrassment, no charging for cellphones, stay away

Great experience with a crew always thinking in the passenger

The flighr attandants were very rude they ignored me didnt offer me anything to drink throughoit the 4 hour flight i feel i was targeted and ignored because i was a darkskin latino man.

Had to go through security at the gate again. Had to take off shoes and go through the whole thing again even though we have global entry. They asked us to check in items bought at duty free during our layover and since we checked our luggage at the original departure airport, they forced us to check in a small backpack. None of this ever happened with other airlines. In addition, no vegetarian food option and no snacks during a 7 hr flight. Luggage limits are unusually small. This is unacceptable. Will NEVER fly Copa again and will tell friends and family to avoid this airline.

We paid extra with copa for seats near one another The plane was changed and we lost our seats We were all Separated. We have not received a refund for our seats despite emailing and calling.

Tell people to remain in their seats during the meal/beverage distribution. Enforce boarding by group numbers. No one was checking. Tell people to turn their electronics speakers off. Bigger cups for drinks.

we were missing our luggage, trying to find someone to have any empathy was pretty much not happening....

The plane broke down at the Lima stopover and they offered to put me on a flight the be t day but I had to be back in LA that morning and so I had to buy another ticket from Avianca and United for $2k I asked LATAM for compensation and received none. Very bad experience

The flight was late. Please do not delay next time.

Horrible the worst airlines I have ever flown. Cancelled flight with no choices and when contacted them they were not helpful

Because the flight was late, we lost the connection to Brazil. You, Delta delayed, and you Delta anticipated the door closing in 15 min from Miami to GRU. Why? It caused a lot of stress! I almost could not see my mother in law alive because of your delay.

My entertainment did not work. I was very tired from the botched connection, and the poor sleep

It’s a delta flight operated by LATAM. The whole ticket sale is a mess, delta changed my flight but didn’t update it in LATAM system, I couldn’t get my boarding pass, it took me hours to resolve this issue with delta. I had to change my travel plan. No apology from Delta even though it’s their fault.

Boarding was done by woman who insisted on strict standing in line policy; food was ok; entertainment minimal

entertainment was not good; the shoulder strap on Business class seat did not sit well across the body (more like across the neck); the food was not hot and the special meal promoted by insert in the menu was not available to us

Wider seats, better seat cushions, (I felt like there was a board I was sitting on). I had the chicken to eat but It neither tasted nor looked like chicken. The fruit was good.

We are too tired and frustrated to comment politely at this point

The business class seats are dated and uncomfortable. The space is bare minimum and there is absolutely no privacy. For $4K, this is not what I expect.

The flight crew was rude. We were in first class and no one even offered water until an hour after we were in the air. Horrible experience

Great. Quick and quiet and east. The breakfast choices were a welcome surprise!

The stewardess hit me with the food kart twice on the head and didn't say I'm sorry once. The same stewardess gave me a warm Apple Juice with No ice. The Flight was delayed for Departure 6 times, starting from 2:36pm, finally taking off 7:50pm. I was late picking up my child from the sitter by 3 hours.

Did not get the seat I selected and paid for.

My flight was delayed for several hours. Sitting at gate 16 for several hours, I got a text from Kayak the gate changed to 9 before it was announced. Very bad communication at each gate from American Airlines employees. I received 10 notifications of delay from Kayak. My vacation started off horrible! I will write to American Airlines corporate office also.

Delayed flight that lead to a missed connection and a 5-hour trip became a 12-hour flight 🙄

Flight from Miami to Lima was very good, like the free WiFi to get movies and TV.

There is no room, no gluten free options, or any free internet/entertainment. You have to bring your own tablet or smartphone because there are no screens.

6 hour flight and have to pay for everything 100 dollars to add a carry-on bag is insane

Boarding, crew were excellent, food was ok and entertainment need to improve

The usb plugs for charging your phone didn’t work, the seats were coarse and hard. Not very comfortable. No inflight WiFi

The check in is the only positive thing in Avianca. The seat is the most uncomfortable I have traveled, the distance is minimal.

Not what it used to be. The sale of food makes them look greedy!

Avianca is not what it used to be. So disappointing

It was horrible. My experience with Avianca. I didn’t know it was Pakistan international Airlines but anyway, whatever it is it is bad horrible you guys need to upgrade everything in those planes. And you guys charge $130 for a carry-on did they wanna let me in with my carry-on that I travel everywhere with the luggage you guys are such a dog thank you

why did we have to go through security mid flight

A few years ago long flights 6 hours or so used to have video screens and they offered ear phones. The food cart used to come and drinks. Now absolutely nothing. Avianca is as bad as Spirit Airlines. Avianca will now be my last choice when booking my next flight.

Terrible, We had to stay in Bogota for two days due to weather but the airline did not provide for the same day flight. Only two days later

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