LIM - SFO

$313 Find Cheap Flights from Lima to San Francisco

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Cheapest round-trip
$588
Typical prices: $592-$755
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LIM - SFO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$319
Typical prices: $282-$413
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Tue 5/5
LIM - SFO • 3 stops
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Cheapest • from $625 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Lima and San Francisco. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $615 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 12h 38m (one-way)
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 12% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 7% price drop
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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, Apr 28 - Wed, May 6
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6:04 am - 10:25 pm
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18h 21m
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12:52 pm - 5:01 am
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LIM
38h 09m
2 stops
$588Multiple Airlines
Mon, Apr 27 - Mon, May 4
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6:04 am - 1:00 pm
LIM
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SFO
32h 56m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 5:01 am
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LIM
21h 01m
2 stops
$598Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 8 - Mon, Apr 20
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12:15 am - 7:19 pm
LIM
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SFO
21h 04m
2 stops
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10:35 pm - 9:55 pm
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LIM
21h 20m
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$601LATAM Airlines
Mon, Apr 27 - Mon, May 4
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6:04 am - 5:21 pm
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SFO
37h 17m
2 stops
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6:00 am - 5:01 am
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LIM
21h 01m
2 stops
$604Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 28 - Wed, May 6
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8:15 am - 11:25 pm
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SFO
41h 10m
3 stops
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6:00 am - 5:01 am
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LIM
21h 01m
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$607Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 7 - Mon, Apr 20
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12:15 am - 7:10 pm
LIM
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SFO
20h 55m
2 stops
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10:35 pm - 9:55 pm
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LIM
21h 20m
1 stop
$612LATAM Airlines
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, May 19
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10:05 am - 11:25 pm
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SFO
39h 20m
2 stops
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2:15 pm - 3:30 am
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LIM
11h 15m
1 stop
$613Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 8 - Mon, Apr 20
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12:05 am - 7:19 pm
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SFO
21h 14m
1 stop
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10:35 pm - 9:55 pm
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LIM
21h 20m
1 stop
$616LATAM Airlines
Mon, Apr 27 - Mon, May 4
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6:04 am - 11:59 pm
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SFO
43h 55m
3 stops
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6:00 am - 5:01 am
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LIM
21h 01m
2 stops
$618Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 16 - Thu, Apr 23
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12:00 pm - 11:10 pm
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SFO
13h 10m
1 stop
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8:00 am - 10:10 pm
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LIM
12h 10m
1 stop
$620Multiple Airlines
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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Lima to San Francisco?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Lima to San Francisco departing in April.

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 $597 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $706 and $691 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 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 12% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$319
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 3% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% 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 $313 for a one-way ticket and $588 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?

    Miami 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 $650 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 $712 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Lima to San Francisco? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8292 reviews
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.8Entertainment
7.9Comfort
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Left a few minutes early. Got in 15 minutes early. Very attentive service on board. Very organized boarding.

10.0 ExcellentCharles, Mar 2026
ABQ - LAX
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Left a few minutes early. Got in 15 minutes early. Very attentive service on board. Very organized boarding.

There’s not much to say about a one hour flight. This is a connection from LA to RNO that I missed the previous night due to a mechanical check delay on my originating flight from JFK to LAX. The short flight itself was fine. Instructions from the pilot and crew were per usual. The coffee was barely lukewarm, which possibly was purposeful so we would down it quickly. Bags were already on carousel upon reaching baggage claim, which was excellent.

Delta continues to set the benchmark for traveler-friendly service with minimal disruption and clear communication within the mainland US (coast to coast). I am consistently pleased to be a Delta customer, and this experience once again met my expectations. There was a brief delay departing from MIA due to a technical issue that required the aircraft to return to the gate. However, the situation was handled professionally and transparently. Fortunately, my planned layover allowed ample buffer time, so the adjustment caused no stress. Overall, another smooth and reassuring experience.

Awful - both legs. The check in was awful, getting on the plane required walking down a spiral staircase (dangerous), then taking a bus about 5 miles out from the terminal. The seat was broken (I was in business), there was no internet during the flight (both legs). The aircraft was very old. I saw rust in some place, tape holding things up in the bathroom. This was an unacceptable experience for such a long haul flight.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

Was forced to check in my small carry on, even though I informed the crew it has very fragile items inside

They double booked seats, the gate staff changed my ticket as I was boarding she went over to the computer and changed it without telling me. She messed up an entire three row section for me and others. Other travelers were outraged but the gate staff were so rude, so condescending saying it wasn't their problem to solve. I would rate this a zero if I could. Will not fly Delta again I'll stick with United and American.

I usually get upgraded so my experience is usually amazing. I did not get upgraded this time - which was fine - but the wifi had issues, the monitors were going in & out, & (though not Delta's fault) one of the gentlemen next to me desperately needed a shower.

I really liked the legroom. I am 6’4”.a at For some reason our seats were not together and using the app to fix it didn’t work. Passengers were nice enough to move for us but you should absolutely ensure a parent sits with their child.

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.

Do not book it’s a scam! They stole $1200 from me

Flight got delayed; had to go through security three times.

Copa staff at PTY and one particular crew member were unhelpful & rude.

Seats were awful. Media should have been included for such a long flight.

A lot things happened in this trip.The fly should be less stress.

Horrible. No TV or any type of entertainment on board. Passwnger listening to/watching stuff on their own phone with no headphones making it noise and uncomfortable for everyone else, little/tiny food portions, old seats, useless wifi (cant access anything). Horrible exlerience especially it was a lomg distance flight with kids.

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.

Nothing I like, I missed this connection b/c of an earlier flight delay. I had to stay one more night and I paid out my own pocket. LATAM failed to send me to a safe and decent hotel.

It was delayed for 2 hours. Then when we arrived they took us on a very uncomfortable bus and left us there. The bus driver wouldn't let us out because no one from Latam was there. Everything was disaster.

LATAM is a great airline who takes care of there guests. They consistently walk around and see if you need water in addition to taking care of all the passengers. The chicken in process is really easy and I’m always offered a chance for an upgrade which I appreciate.

Deleted flight made me loose my connection flight now stuck in Atlanta for a day

Good check in process Poor information on payments at Lima airport

Comfort in exit seat was excellent. FLight crew and flight were excellent. However exit seat tray table was broken so could not use it. Entertainment monitor did not work at all despite attempts to reset it.

I booked a flight through Kayak to Brazil I have traveled to Brazil several times before Kayak Delta or LATAM never mentioned during the booking or in the pre flight process that the visa requirements to visit Brazil have changed earlier this year. I was unaware of this change and as such never got a visa and was unable to fly from JFK to Sao Paulo Add to this that Delta allowed me to fly from Boston to JFK which they should not have as I didn’t have a visa. It has been a terrible experience and a huge loss of money

Wish the seats were a little more comfortable.. it was a 6 hrs nonstop trip. But the crew was courteous and w a smile

I like this airline a lot no problems at all, except being forced to check a carry-on bag ., Overall very good airline

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

Flight attendants were friendly & good service, food sucks, seats uncomfortable, not many Asian movies or shows flying from Hong Kong

Flight attendants had a little attitude. Food tastes no good.

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

Good flight. However, when booked flight with United, assumed the layover included by United in San Francisco of 1 hr and 40 minutes was sufficient . Not so and would recommend at least 2 hours or more. Needed to go through US immigration (very long lineups), then pick up bags, take all the way to another terminal, running because we did not have sufficient time. We made the flight because they held the door for us but luggage didn’t follow.

the whole trip was smooth, and as comfortable as flying is these days. flight crew was friendly and very courteous and helpful.

Very poor. The flight was delayed from Toronto because some forget to do there job . I got to my connecting gate in San Francisco 10 minutes before the departure.but this didn’t let me board even though the flight was still there for an other 30 minutes. The the gentleman at the unite airline desk told me that they usually wait for passengers but air Canada called and told them not to we I been rerouted to Manila instead of Hong Kong . In San Francisco they mad me check in my carryon bag . I was told the it will directly go yo ho chi minn cuyt but I was told that by the Vietnams airline desk that’s not there I’m 10 hours behind my scheduled flight and looks like I I’m going without baggage. I don’t have a chance of catching ..

First class ticket gets you a choice of chips or nuts. . Just like economy Southwest. Also no screen in the seats. This is first class???!

Flight arrived 30 min early and bag was waiting at the baggage pickup. United Club HNL was one of the nicest in the system

Mean flight attendant. I wanted to reuse my plastic cup, but he (Matthew) said he can't for safety. I then said "I don't want water then" and he poured me a glass. I hope Matthew gets herpes and spends the rest of his life poor, lonely, and homeless.

Yet another flight in which beverage and snack service was skipped. Other that that, firmly mediocre. Landed early, to gate late due to congestion at the gates. Airline's fault or airports fault: unknown.

Horrible experience with Avianca, they delayed their flight and when we arrived to NYC, AVIANCA took 1 hr y 30 mins to park the airplane and all passenger get off the plane, it made me lost all my trains to get back home and I came back to my place at 3 am instead of 12 am. On the top of that their plane seat are so uncomfortable and is not enough space and killed my legs and knees, Avianca used to be good when it was a Colombian company, now after Brasilian company bought them, their service quality is bad and their flights are delayed and oversold.

I upgraded to businesses class. Because of that the flight was comfortable.

Provide free food and drinks on an international flight. Add updated head rests

Not good, tried to purchase a first class upgrade and they couldn’t get it done. Was super uncomfortable the whole time.

Boarding was late due to the company’s that cleaned the aircraft (very poorly done) and the catering company. The entertainment system was not working for this six hour flight, uncomfortable seats in business (barely any cushion or recline). The airline staff is very good but the planes are horrible and not well maintained.

We waited for one hour to deboard the plane after landing. That could be better

I handed in my suitcase in perfect condition at SAL Airport. And in MIA Airport I received it with one corner broken and the wheels bent.

I like the crew members they're very friendly. Clean plane. The flight was on time. I dont like the comfort my car seat its better that the plane seats. They charge for everything. This airline was very good. Now it's a low cost airline

No free snacks nor drinks on very short 30min flight. Entertainment system is over wifi to your own phone or tablet, which is good but often a show or movie just stops and refuses to continue

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

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