SJO - LIM

$170 Find Cheap Flights from San José to Lima

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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

Tue, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 8
LATAM Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 9:40 pmSJO-LIM
3h 40mnonstop
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12:40 pm - 3:35 pmLIM-SJO
3h 55mnonstop
$327LATAM Airlines
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Mon, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 17
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5:00 pm - 9:40 pmSJO-LIM
3h 40mnonstop
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12:40 pm - 3:35 pmLIM-SJO
3h 55mnonstop
$330LATAM Airlines
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Wed, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 17
LATAM Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 9:40 pmSJO-LIM
3h 40mnonstop
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12:40 pm - 3:35 pmLIM-SJO
3h 55mnonstop
$332LATAM Airlines
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Wed, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 22
LATAM Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 9:40 pmSJO-LIM
3h 40mnonstop
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12:40 pm - 3:35 pmLIM-SJO
3h 55mnonstop
$333LATAM Airlines
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Thu, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 21
Avianca Logo
4:45 pm - 1:45 amSJO-LIM
8h 00m1 stop
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6:45 am - 2:05 pmLIM-SJO
8h 20m1 stop
$334Avianca
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Mon, Sep 15 - Sun, Sep 21
Avianca Logo
1:55 am - 9:30 amSJO-LIM
6h 35m1 stop
Avianca Logo
6:45 am - 2:05 pmLIM-SJO
8h 20m1 stop
$339Avianca
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Thu, Dec 25 - Thu, Jan 1
Copa Airlines Logo
10:08 am - 7:15 pmSJO-LIM
8h 07m1 stop
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2:15 am - 9:06 amLIM-SJO
7h 51m1 stop
$342Copa Airlines
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Thu, Dec 25 - Wed, Dec 31
Copa Airlines Logo
10:08 am - 7:15 pmSJO-LIM
8h 07m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 7:01 pmLIM-SJO
9h 31m1 stop
$356Copa Airlines
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Fri, Aug 22 - Sun, Aug 24
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3:00 pm - 12:35 amSJO-LIM
8h 35m1 stop
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3:00 am - 7:35 pmLIM-SJO
17h 35m1 stop
Sat, Aug 30 - Fri, Sep 12
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1:40 am - 9:30 amSJO-LIM
6h 50m1 stop
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12:40 pm - 3:35 pmLIM-SJO
3h 55mnonstop
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Expert advice for your flight from San José to Lima

 
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SJO

SJO offers free WiFi and 75 self-check-in kiosks, making it easy to navigate. Arrive early as security lines can vary.

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LIM

At LIM, immigration lines can take about 40 minutes. Ensure your passport is valid for six months and fill out the customs form honestly.

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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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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.

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Planning a trip from San José to Lima? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

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

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 Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Lima, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly and Thursday 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 March, where tickets cost $321 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $364 and $360 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 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $361 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 4% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$170
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 7% 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 $170 for a one-way ticket and $327 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 airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San José to Lima?

    Only Iberia offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the San José to Lima flight route.

  • 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.

  • 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, LATAM Airlines or Copa Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to Lima are LATAM Airlines and Copa Airlines. With an average price for the route of $365 and an overall rating of 7.5, LATAM Airlines is the most popular choice. Copa Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $330 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • 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 $201 or less one-way and $377 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.
Find which airlines fly direct from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Lima J Chavez Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Lima J Chavez Intl

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Lima J Chavez Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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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
LATAM AirlinesOverall score based on 1837 reviews
8.0Crew
7.0Entertainment
7.6Boarding
7.4Comfort
6.7Food
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The flight was late. Please do not delay next time.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Aug 2025AUS - ATL
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The flight was late. Please do not delay next time.

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

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.

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.

I was in the last row and they sent me to check in my luggage last minute after boarding. I had to go through the crowd.

Our flight was cancelled and it took them 5 hours to reschedule and the next morning they said we still didn’t have a new ticket.

I travel often with LATAM, it never disappoints me. The service is great, nice crew, latest and some classic movies. I got 3 small meals, cannot complaint. I’ll definitely travel again with them.

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

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 had a five hour layover in the way home from Colombia. I read the "bout your flight" email carefully before we checked bags. We had to go through security right at the gate. Almost lost our ground coffee because that airport only allows 16 ounce of coffee and we had 18. I've been to 48 countries and never heard of a coffee restriction. I can't follow a rule I don't know about. I requested they bring our coffee to our checked luggage. Instead tey gate checked our bag for free. Back to planning transfers in Dallas I guess

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.

There was no individual at the front check in when I arrived. I waited for at least 15 minutes and walked around asking security/janitors if they could help and they did not have a solution. So I had to take my checked bag through security and they threw away some of my items. I ended up making it to the gate only a few minutes before it closed due to my waiting for an agent at check in.

We were in transit from Lima (flight at 1.10am) and we were in stand by in our flight from Panama to Washington. We wait from 4.30 am to 18.30pm in the Airport. The company give us 2 x 15 dollars for eat during the day and a personnal travel voucher of 400 dollars each. Do they buy food one time something in the Airport ??? And one of us live in France so the voucher is not usable. More than 24 hours travel !! And our place were near the toilets, with 8 children around us. The boy behind my seat stamped his feet on my back all the flight. Really Wonder full ! So we are totally unhappy with our travel. Thanks Copa Airlines....

My flight delayed and i misss the connection they send me to orlando no to tampa i have to pay a uber to my house

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

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

The incoming plane was late and no information was shared. They even announced we would board in 10 muntes 40 minutes prior to the plane arriving, and the website said until takeoff that we had taken off an hour earlier

I receive a service for what I pay, so it is fair.

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.

Business class seats did not lie flat. There was only powdered milk for your coffee....in Business Class!! Food was good.

Excellent flight and one of the smoothest landing I’ve ever experienced

There isn't much space in-between seats and even water needs to be paid for during the flight.

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