LIM - SJO

$186 Find Cheap Flights from Lima to San José

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Lima to San José, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$336
Typical prices: $228-$400
Avianca
Mon 12/15Tue 2/10
LIM - SJO • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$339
Typical prices: $274-$422
LATAM Airlines
Fri 11/28Sun 12/7
LIM - SJO • Non-stop
Our travelers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Arrive 3 hours early for departures at Lima Airport.
At SJO, pre-book taxis or use the taxi kiosk.
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Avianca
Cheapest • from $336 (round-trip)
Copa Airlines
Best reviews • 7.6 score
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When to book
3 weeks
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Cheapest • 10% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Lima to San José (LIM-SJO)

 
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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Lima to San José

Mon, Dec 15 - Tue, Feb 10
Avianca Logo
2:55 am - 8:50 amLIM-SJO
6h 55m1 stop
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7:50 pm - 3:30 amSJO-LIM
6h 40m1 stop
$336Avianca
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Sat, Jan 17 - Thu, Jan 22
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1:50 am - 8:50 amLIM-SJO
8h 00m1 stop
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12:40 pm - 3:30 amSJO-LIM
13h 50m2 stops
$338Avianca
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Fri, Nov 28 - Sat, Dec 6
Avianca Logo
7:30 am - 3:20 pmLIM-SJO
8h 50m1 stop
Avianca Logo
1:45 am - 10:45 amSJO-LIM
8h 00m1 stop
$339Avianca
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Tue, Jan 27 - Tue, Feb 3
Avianca Logo
3:00 am - 11:45 amLIM-SJO
9h 45m2 stops
Avianca Logo
1:45 am - 4:30 pmSJO-LIM
13h 45m1 stop
$341Avianca
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Thu, Nov 27 - Sun, Nov 30
Copa Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 4:40 pmLIM-SJO
7h 10m1 stop
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10:08 am - 10:45 pmSJO-LIM
11h 37m1 stop
$342Copa Airlines
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Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 11
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11:45 am - 12:15 amLIM-SJO
13h 30m1 stop
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5:00 pm - 9:40 pmSJO-LIM
3h 40mnonstop
$346Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Dec 16 - Mon, Feb 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 3:35 pmLIM-SJO
3h 50mnonstop
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1:45 am - 10:45 amSJO-LIM
8h 00m1 stop
$347Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Nov 24 - Thu, Jan 8
Copa Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 4:40 pmLIM-SJO
7h 10m1 stop
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2:20 pm - 12:55 amSJO-LIM
9h 35m1 stop
$353Copa Airlines
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Sat, Nov 29 - Mon, Dec 15
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12:45 pm - 3:35 pmLIM-SJO
3h 50mnonstop
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5:00 pm - 9:40 pmSJO-LIM
3h 40mnonstop
$372LATAM Airlines
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Sat, Nov 29 - Mon, Dec 15
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12:45 pm - 3:35 pmLIM-SJO
3h 50mnonstop
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5:00 pm - 9:40 pmSJO-LIM
3h 40mnonstop
$374LATAM Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Lima to San José flights

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.

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

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 José departing in December.

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Lima to San José, look for departures on Fridays and avoid leaving on a Thursday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from San José, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly and Wednesday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Lima to San José, 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 is June, where tickets cost $325 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $393 and $391 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Lima to San José?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $386, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

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 José, 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 José, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 5% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Lima to San José

 
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For departures at LIM, arrive 3 hours early for international flights. Traffic can be unpredictable, so plan accordingly.

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SJO

At SJO, taxis are available outside customs. Pre-book for convenience or use the taxi kiosk for metered fares.

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Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$186
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% 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?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Lima to San José was $186 for a one-way ticket and $336 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

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

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Lima to San José flight route.

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

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Lima and San José.

  • 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 $364 and an overall rating of 7.6, Copa Airlines is the most popular choice. LATAM Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $402 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.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $168 or less one-way and $401 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Lima to San José?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Lima J Chavez Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.
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Wednesday

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San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Lima J Chavez Intl

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Reviews of the top 3 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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7.6
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 1563 reviews
7.8Boarding
6.8Entertainment
8.1Crew
7.4Comfort
6.8Food
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Some of the Air hostesses are not that friendly. Need improvement

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Oct 2025PTY - IAD
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Some of the Air hostesses are not that friendly. Need improvement

I liked the meatloaf the chicken was awful but the plane was on time and got there and the staff was nice.

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

As always, Copa Airlines is great to fly on. The flights are always on time, the staff are pleasant and helpful and it's always a wonderful flying experience.

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

Did upgrade, travel in business it was great (more room I could sleep)

Seats not reclining, no vegetarian food option, no snacks. 7.5 hr flight should have been more comfortable. Luggage limits are unusually small. 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.

Placed us in the last rear row of the plane so could not recline seats because of the rear wall, and also made it more of a tight space when the passenger in front reclined their seat. While understand seat assignments, every passenger should be afforded a reclining seat. The odor control scent from the restrooms was overwhelming strong. My wife and I could not deal with it, and she suffered a terrible headache as a result. I kept getting hit by the crew since I was on the ilse seat. No apologies, nothing. They made me feel like I was supposed to take the beating for a 3 hr flight.

Latam may be the worst airline in the world, far worse than even the lowest of low cost airlines in the USA. I wasted hours trying to PAY THEM TO CHECK A BAG! Then they misled me at the terminal, sent me through the wrong security line, the list goes on and on... Just absolutely terrible in every way. Avoid at all costs.

Poor, the airline was not able to help me move flights.

Check in -- in business took over 30 mins as there was only one attendant. Boarding was also a mess. The seat was too narrow and was not working properly. Food was very bad and the entertainment very poor. Crew was very polite and helpful, in fairness.

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

Poor handling of carry on luggage. We had a 8 hour stop in Santiago, are over 70 and, in spite of paying full fare they wanted to send carry on to luggage hold. No empathy. We had to show that several group 4/5 passengers were not sending their carry ons before they finally let Is keep them. Very poor .

I’m entitled to a refund per LATAM due to the mid flight itinerary change and being stuck in São Paulo for 24 hours and needing to get a hotel. The airline was dismissive and of no help.

Boarding was confusing with a delayed flight because there was no English translation

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

Bought a ticket that included a bag and they still charged me to check it in, latam is the worst airline.

I never got this flight. You sent me to Chile!!! And from Chile I got the other flight to São Paulo... I've arrived 7h latter than I was supposed to arrive because of Delta delays.

Horrible experience. Flight cancelled. Arrived at destination 12 hs later. No one gave us an answer or any information. Very very poor service. We won’t ever travel again with Avianca

Did not fly with Pakistan International Airlines. Have never flown with Pakistan International Airlines.

Luggage lost and nowhere to be found, no response from either airline regarding my bag

Very uncomfortable planes , poor service on the plane , take your own water so you don’t dehydrate , in a 6 hs flight they sold one time food and beverage . 1 plane was delayed 6 hs , I lost a connecting flight . Then in the way back they announce a delay of 2 hs so I had to take a different flight to arrive on time for my connecting flight . Avoid this airline .

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!

No food, terms when selling are not clear. To pricy for the service in general

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

The chicken that was served in business class was cold!

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