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Four cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Lima:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Lima takes 00m, covering 4,508 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Lima range from $628 to $892, with an average of $735 over the past 12 months. Anything below $628 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 1% above the $735 route average. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $680 to $4,736. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Lima are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $362.

Lima J Chavez Intl Airport (LIM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Sixt
• Hertz
• Budget
• FlexWays

Flights from San Francisco to Lima usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM).

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Lima most commonly connect through:

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 30% of one-stop connections
• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 7% on flights from San Francisco to Lima. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $707 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $754, a difference of $47.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 11h 53m, compared with 13h 22m via Los Angeles (LAX) and 13h 26m via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY).

Lima is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco (Peru Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Lima are Estadio Universidad San Marcos, National Stadium and Plaza Mayor. These are among the most viewed places in Lima on KAYAK.

Unfortunately, there are no direct flights from San Francisco to Lima currently available. However, you will find many routes that only include one transfer. That transfer typically occurs in either Mexico City or in Dallas Fort Worth. These flights are usually on board United Airlines or American Airlines. There are also several journeys that require two transfers.

To get to the San Francisco airport from downtown San Francisco, you can take a rideshare or a taxi, or drive your own car, which should take a little over 20min. Or, you can take public transport. You can take BART, or Bay Area Rapid Transit, from downtown to the International Terminal at the airport. The ride should take about 30min.

When you arrive in Lima, the best way to get to the city center if you are not renting your own vehicle is to take an authorized taxi from the airport. You will find these taxis parked in front of the terminal by the international arrivals gates. You will be able to choose between the VIP taxi service and the regular taxi service upon arrival.

Yes, there are several hotels near Lima’s Jorge Chavez International Airport for you to choose from, and some of them offer free shuttle service to and from the airport. Your options include the Hotel Manhattan Inn Airport, the Holiday Inn Lima Airport - an IHG Hotel, and Hotel Costa del Sol Wyndham Lima Airport, among many others.