SJO - LIM

$166 Find Cheap Flights from San José to Lima

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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$335
Typical prices: $379-$307
Copa Airlines
Sun 5/31Tue 6/2
SJO - LIM • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$361
Typical prices: $406-$332
LATAM Airlines
Sat 5/30Thu 6/4
SJO - LIM • Non-stop
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SJO offers free WiFi and 75 self-check-in kiosks.
At LIM, immigration lines can take about 40 minutes.
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Cheapest • Avg $390 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from San José to Lima (SJO-LIM)

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

Sun, May 31 - Tue, Jun 2
Copa Airlines Logo
10:05 am - 11:40 pm
SJO
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LIM
12h 35m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 6:26 pm
LIM
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SJO
12h 26m
1 stop
$335Copa Airlines
Sun, May 31 - Tue, Jun 2
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5:50 am - 12:25 pm
SJO
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LIM
5h 35m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
4:40 pm - 7:09 am
LIM
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SJO
15h 29m
1 stop
$356Copa Airlines
Sat, May 30 - Thu, Jun 4
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4:55 pm - 9:40 pm
SJO
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LIM
3h 45mnonstop
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12:45 pm - 3:40 pm
LIM
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SJO
3h 55mnonstop
$361LATAM Airlines
Fri, Jun 5 - Mon, Jun 15
Copa Airlines Logo
12:08 pm - 10:45 pm
SJO
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LIM
9h 37m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
4:00 am - 9:06 am
LIM
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SJO
6h 06m
1 stop
$368Copa Airlines
Wed, Jun 24 - Sun, Jun 28
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2:59 pm - 1:20 am
SJO
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LIM
9h 21m
1 stop
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7:00 am - 2:04 pm
LIM
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SJO
8h 04m
1 stop
$379Copa Airlines
Sun, May 31 - Tue, Jun 2
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4:55 pm - 9:40 pm
SJO
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LIM
3h 45mnonstop
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12:45 pm - 3:40 pm
LIM
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SJO
3h 55mnonstop
$383LATAM Airlines
Fri, Jun 12 - Wed, Jun 17
Copa Airlines Logo
4:10 am - 12:25 pm
SJO
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LIM
7h 15m
1 stop
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4:00 am - 9:06 am
LIM
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SJO
6h 06m
1 stop
$387Copa Airlines
Sat, Jun 13 - Tue, Jun 16
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4:55 pm - 9:40 pm
SJO
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LIM
3h 45mnonstop
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12:45 pm - 3:40 pm
LIM
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SJO
3h 55mnonstop
$390LATAM Airlines
Sat, Jun 6 - Thu, Jun 18
Copa Airlines Logo
8:47 am - 12:55 am
SJO
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LIM
15h 08m
1 stop
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2:15 am - 7:09 am
LIM
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SJO
5h 54m
1 stop
$394Copa Airlines
Mon, Jun 22 - Wed, Jun 24
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5:57 pm - 1:20 am
SJO
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LIM
6h 23m
1 stop
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11:00 am - 4:51 pm
LIM
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SJO
6h 51m
1 stop
$395Copa Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San José to Lima flights

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Lima, 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 San José to Lima is April, where tickets cost $336 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $379 and $366 respectively.

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

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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $348 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Lima, 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 San José to Lima, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 8% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from San José to Lima

 
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Marisa Garcia

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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

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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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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$166
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 3% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San José to Lima

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

  • Which airline should travelers with kids consider for their San Jose to Lima flight?

    One airline to consider for your flight from San Jose to Lima with kids is Volaris. To make your flight memorable and enjoyable, Volaris may offer family-friendly amenities such as priority boarding, spacious seating, and a complimentary snack box.

  • How convenient is San Jose to Lima flights for travelers with pets?

    Avianca Airlines offers convenient San Jose to Lima flights for pet lovers. The airline allows smaller dogs and cats in the cabin, provided their carrier can fit under the seat. Larger pets are transported in temperature and pressure-controlled carriers as cargo.

  • Which environmentally-friendly airline should I consider for my San Jose to Lima flight?

    To fly with a green airline from San Jose to Lima, consider booking your flight with Copa Airlines. The airline implements fuel-efficient aircraft, employs sustainable practices in their operations, and has implemented recycling programs. Copa Airlines is committed to offsetting its carbon emissions through reforestation projects.

  • Which airline should I consider if traveling from San Jose to Lima with considerable luggage?

    Avianca is one of the airlines you should consider when traveling from San Jose to Lima with a considerable amount of luggage. The airline’s lenient checked baggage policy will allow you to check multiple bags without additional charges. Its weight limits for each bag are generous, and the airline may also exempt certain items - such as strollers and car seats - from its standard charges to make it easier and cheaper for you.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to Lima was $166 for a one-way ticket and $335 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in San José and on arrival in Lima.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San José to Lima?

    On your way to Lima, you’ll fly out from San José Juan Santamaria Intl. You’ll be landing at Lima J Chavez Intl.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to Lima are Copa Airlines and LATAM Airlines. With an average price for the route of $353 and an overall rating of 7.5, Copa Airlines is the most popular choice. LATAM Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $378 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 San José to Lima.

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

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

    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 Lima with an airline and back to San José with another airline. Booking your flights between San José and LIM 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 San José to Lima?

    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 Lima from San José 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 San José to Lima

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $226 or less one-way and $397 or less round-trip.
  • Although most airlines connecting from San José to Lima offer direct flights, some - like Avianca and Copa Airlines - offer indirect flights. When flying with an airline that includes a stop or layover from Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) to Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM), you can expect a layover either in Bogotá El Dorado (BOG), or Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY).
  • Your flight from San José to Lima should serve as your perfect opportunity to tour some of the major cities served by Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM). Among these cities are Callao, San Miguel and La Perla. For an easier and more flexible transport option to these cities, consider boarding a taxi or renting a car from Lima car rentals at LIM.
  • To connect from San Jose city center to Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) airport for your flight to Lima, consider boarding “Tuasa” buses, a taxi or a ride-sharing service like Uber or Lyft. Among these services, buses offer a cheaper and more reliable option departing the central bus station every 20-30 minutes.
  • To rent a car and get around easily after deplaning from your San Jose to Lima flight at Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM), you will move to the Car Rental Center, just a short distance walk from the terminal buildings. The car rental center hosts several car rentals that may allow you to rent a car of your choice. Among these car rentals are Hertz, SIXT and Alamo.
  • Although most airlines with San José to Lima flights consider Persons with Reduced Mobility (PRMs), LATAM Airlines offer some of the best PRM-friendly services. Its PRM-friendly amenities feature priority boarding for PRMs, complimentary wheelchair assistance, spacious aisles, accessible lavatories, and an attentive cabin crew trained to assist PRMs.

Prefer to fly direct from San José to Lima?

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

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from San José to Lima

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San José to Lima. 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 San José to Lima? 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.
7.5
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 1579 reviews
6.8Entertainment
7.7Boarding
7.4Comfort
8.1Crew
6.8Food
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Boarding was a mess, they call all priority members without distinction so gold, platinum, silver were all mixed together in a long line which defeats the purpose

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2026
DAV - PTY
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Boarding was a mess, they call all priority members without distinction so gold, platinum, silver were all mixed together in a long line which defeats the purpose

Entire experience from check in to landing was amazing the flight crew was excellent and friendly. Seats were comfortable.

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

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

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.

There should be a warning regarding the quality of the aircraft on the website as we reserve the tickets. There was no TV or any type of screen onboard. The wifi they offer is good for nothing. Traveling 9 hours straight with kids and no type of entetainment was horrible. I wish I had been informed prior so I could buy a ticket with another airline. The food was a joke too. A very tiny portion per passenger. They also charged $100 per checked bag. With United I used to pay $60. So, fair to say that I wont be flying Copa anymore. Their aircraft was super old, outdated, no entertainment, with nearly no onboard food.

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.

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

In flight from Miami to Anchorage, we were all on board ready to take off. Pilot decided to take on more fuel causing a delay. Once fueled, the pilot came back over the radio stating more delay due to VIP. These delays caused me to miss my connecting flight. I went to the Alaska Air counter for information. They flat out stated that it was ATCs fault that I missed my flight and booked me a flight the next day about 1300 . I believe if we had the fuel prior to getting on board we would not of been delayed and I would have taken off on time. Pilot was taken out of the equation. I think they should’ve taken responsibility for their pilots decision to top off his aircraft instead of waiting til the last moment. Enough said…

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.

Good check in process Poor information on payments at Lima airport

On board crew was very good. Crew was friendly, snacks were good, especially the chips. Seats seemed a bit cramped. Boarding seemed unorganized, as we were instructed to get to the gate an hour early and then just stood around until boarding.

We were not allowed to carry a bottle of water onto the 8 hour flight.

There was a mechanical issue with the plane that they had to work on before we could take off. That's fine, by all means, PLEASE make sure the mechanics are functioning properly. What was a problem was the fact that we sat on the tarmac for 4.5 hours without moving, without letting us off the plane, and without climate control and air running through the plane. There was no explanation as to what was going on; they just kept promising that it would be "15 minutes, then we are on our way." At one point, they even switched the entire crew out and told everyone we just needed to wait for new employees to show up. Then, as the 4 hours were not moving, an hour before the full refund, they made a big show about "the flight starting and the doors are locked, so you have to sit down." We didn't move for another 40 minutes; they were just trying to skirt around legalities that entitled us to restitution. When the flight finally was underway, the plane was gigantic but cramped in design, my entertainment screen kept freezing and glitching, and subtitles didn't work, and the crew was passive-aggressive. Terrible flight.

LATAM’s crews are fine, but God help you if you need any customer service. Their app and website never work, with error after error. Trying to solve anything over the phone is painful, and lastly, the boarding pass LATAM gave me to board the flight with Delta was invalid and I had to purchase an emergency one-way ticket at the last minute to get home.

Good flight, boarding ok and crew very nice. Flight was not full so I was able to be very comfortable. Blanket and pillow provided with was good as it was very cold during the flight . Food was very good(small snack sandwich and an excellent piece of orange cake). Overall good flight, no complaints.

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

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.

Seats are absolutely not comfortable and large enough. There’s a limit and you stepped over it. I understand that there’s a business class, however for the price it costs, it’s just plain stupid for a 50 minute flight.

The employees at the gate were not communicating, they preferred to give the upgrade to pilots and not to the elite passengers Every flight I more disappointing, clients shooed be priority instead of other employees even if they are pilots, there was plenty room for pilots in economy

This was my first time flying with you guys and my very last! This was the most horrible experience!!! There was not even tv in the plane! How cheap can this airline be!!! I paid so much for my suitcase!!! I would never fly with this airline again! The crew are very rude!

The worst experience I've ever had because the "people" @ Avianca wouldn't let me fly because they said I needed a round trip ticket

Seating was tight. Seats don't recline. Initial flight was cancelled. Lost two days of vacation.

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.

It was delayed and I lost my connection flight to Cali and I missed my Mom's funeral

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

I actually upgraded to the medium level of seats from basic and even doing that it may have been physically the most uncomfortable flight I have ever had. They packed everyone like is a train to death camp. It was a red eye so I hoped to get some sleep but it was physically impossible to find a comfortable way to rest. I met other folks on the same flight and they said the same thing. It was an utterly miserable flight and if I have any other options I will never fly with them again

only a bag of chips and a bottle of water in business class was served

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