Which airports can I use when flying from San Jose to Lima?

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

What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Jose to Lima?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Jose to Lima.

Which airports do connecting flights from San Jose to Lima pass through?

One-stop flights from San Jose to Lima most commonly connect through: • Los Angeles (LAX) - 83% of one-stop connections • Salt Lake City (SLC) - 15% of one-stop connections • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 2% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Jose to Lima?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from San Jose to Lima. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $872 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,194, a difference of $322. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Lima?

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

How long is a flight from San Jose to Lima?

A nonstop flight from San Jose to Lima takes 00m, covering 4,477 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from San Jose to Lima?

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.

Have flight prices from San Jose to Lima changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $867 to $4,517. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from San Jose to Lima looking right now?

One-way fares from San Jose to Lima are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $458, which is 10% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Jose to Lima?

Flying via Los Angeles (LAX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 12h 54m, compared with 16h 18m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 19h 05m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

What is the time difference between San Jose and Lima?

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

What car rental options are available at Lima J Chavez Intl Airport (LIM)?

Lima J Chavez Intl Airport (LIM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $40 for economy cars. Top options include: • Alamo • Sixt • Hertz • FlexWays • Budget

How much should I expect to pay for a San Jose to Lima flight?

Round-trip flights from San Jose to Lima range from $885 to $1,249, with an average of $1,028 over the past 12 months. Anything below $885 counts as a good deal.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Jose to Lima?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Jose to Lima. It’s 16% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 16% higher.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from San Jose to Lima?

LATAM Airlines ($1,183) offered the cheapest round-trip ticket from San Jose to Lima in the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from San Jose to Lima?

Los Angeles (LAX) is the most popular layover for the San Jose to Lima route. 83% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via LAX.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from San Jose to Lima?

Flights via Los Angeles (LAX) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $1,055. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from San Jose to Lima which airport offers the shortest layover?

Los Angeles (LAX) had the shortest average connection time for San Jose to Lima layovers at 7h 41m over the past 3 months.

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Typical prices: $885-$1,249

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January

Cheapest • 19% price drop

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Cheapest • Avg $1,055 (round-trip)

Salt Lake City (SLC)

Shortest trip • 16h 18m (one-way)

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Mon, Nov 23 - Sun, Dec 6

4:15 pm - 4:55 amSJC San Jose-LIM Lima J Chavez Intl

33h 40m3 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Orlando Mexico City Benito Juarez

6:04 am - 9:38 amLIM Lima J Chavez Intl-SJC San Jose

30h 34m3 stops Mexico City Benito Juarez Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$867Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 30 - Mon, Dec 7

4:15 pm - 4:55 amSJC San Jose-LIM Lima J Chavez Intl

33h 40m3 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Orlando Mexico City Benito Juarez

6:04 am - 9:38 amLIM Lima J Chavez Intl-SJC San Jose

30h 34m2 stops Mexico City Benito Juarez Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$915Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 30 - Mon, Dec 7

4:15 pm - 4:55 amSJC San Jose-LIM Lima J Chavez Intl

33h 40m3 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Orlando Mexico City Benito Juarez

6:04 am - 9:38 amLIM Lima J Chavez Intl-SJC San Jose

30h 34m3 stops Mexico City Benito Juarez San José del Cabo Los Cabos Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$939Multiple Airlines

Sun, Mar 7 - Sun, Mar 14

3:25 pm - 4:55 amSJC San Jose-LIM Lima J Chavez Intl

34h 30m2 stops Los Angeles Mexico City Benito Juarez

12:50 am - 12:54 pmLIM Lima J Chavez Intl-SJC San Jose

14h 04m1 stop Los Angeles

$975Multiple Airlines

Mon, Jan 18 - Wed, Feb 17

4:13 pm - 11:25 amSJC San Jose-LIM Lima J Chavez Intl

16h 12m2 stops Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Panama City Tocumen Intl

12:50 am - 12:54 pmLIM Lima J Chavez Intl-SJC San Jose

15h 04m1 stop Los Angeles

$988Multiple Airlines

Mon, Jan 18 - Fri, Feb 19

11:25 am - 11:25 amSJC San Jose-LIM Lima J Chavez Intl

21h 00m2 stops Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Panama City Tocumen Intl

12:00 pm - 9:47 pmLIM Lima J Chavez Intl-SJC San Jose

12h 47m1 stop Los Angeles

$988Multiple Airlines

Mon, Jan 18 - Tue, Feb 23

4:13 pm - 11:25 amSJC San Jose-LIM Lima J Chavez Intl

16h 12m2 stops Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Panama City Tocumen Intl

12:50 am - 12:54 pmLIM Lima J Chavez Intl-SJC San Jose

15h 04m1 stop Los Angeles

$988Multiple Airlines

Mon, Jan 18 - Mon, Feb 22

4:13 pm - 11:25 amSJC San Jose-LIM Lima J Chavez Intl

16h 12m2 stops Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Panama City Tocumen Intl

12:50 am - 12:54 pmLIM Lima J Chavez Intl-SJC San Jose

15h 04m1 stop Los Angeles

$988Multiple Airlines

Wed, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 23

7:00 am - 9:50 pmSJC San Jose-LIM Lima J Chavez Intl

11h 50m1 stop Los Angeles

12:50 am - 12:54 pmLIM Lima J Chavez Intl-SJC San Jose

15h 04m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,183LATAM Airlines

Tue, Feb 9 - Wed, Feb 24

6:30 am - 5:00 amSJC San Jose-LIM Lima J Chavez Intl

19h 30m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

12:00 pm - 9:47 pmLIM Lima J Chavez Intl-SJC San Jose

12h 47m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,183LATAM Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from San Jose to Lima

Sun, Nov 1 - Thu, Nov 5

6:00 am - 11:26 pmSJC San Jose-LIM Lima J Chavez Intl

14h 26m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Miami

7:00 am - 10:10 pmLIM Lima J Chavez Intl-SJC San Jose

18h 10m2 stops Miami Dallas/Fort Worth

$924American Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 9

6:00 am - 5:15 amSJC San Jose-LIM Lima J Chavez Intl

20h 15m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Miami

7:00 am - 10:10 pmLIM Lima J Chavez Intl-SJC San Jose

18h 10m2 stops Miami Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,266American Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 25

12:57 pm - 5:00 amSJC San Jose-LIM Lima J Chavez Intl

13h 03m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

12:00 pm - 10:12 pmLIM Lima J Chavez Intl-SJC San Jose

13h 12m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,278LATAM Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Wed, Nov 11

4:10 pm - 11:55 pmSJC San Jose-LIM Lima J Chavez Intl

28h 45m2 stops Denver Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

1:50 am - 3:08 pmLIM Lima J Chavez Intl-SJC San Jose

16h 18m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl

$1,280United Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Sun, Nov 1

6:30 am - 9:20 pmSJC San Jose-LIM Lima J Chavez Intl

12h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

12:50 am - 10:46 amLIM Lima J Chavez Intl-SJC San Jose

12h 56m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,364LATAM Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 9

6:30 am - 5:00 amSJC San Jose-LIM Lima J Chavez Intl

19h 30m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

12:50 am - 10:42 amLIM Lima J Chavez Intl-SJC San Jose

12h 52m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,377Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 2

6:30 am - 9:20 pmSJC San Jose-LIM Lima J Chavez Intl

12h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:20 am - 9:25 pmLIM Lima J Chavez Intl-SJC San Jose

16h 05m2 stops Miami Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,379LATAM Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Thu, Nov 5

5:10 pm - 9:20 pmSJC San Jose-LIM Lima J Chavez Intl

25h 10m2 stops Salt Lake City Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:40 pm - 11:47 amLIM Lima J Chavez Intl-SJC San Jose

15h 07m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,380Delta

Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 10

6:30 am - 5:00 amSJC San Jose-LIM Lima J Chavez Intl

19h 30m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

12:50 am - 10:40 amLIM Lima J Chavez Intl-SJC San Jose

12h 50m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,383LATAM Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 7

6:30 am - 5:00 amSJC San Jose-LIM Lima J Chavez Intl

19h 30m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:40 pm - 11:47 amLIM Lima J Chavez Intl-SJC San Jose

15h 07m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,432LATAM Airlines

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Jose to Lima?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Jose to Lima. It’s 16% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 16% higher.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Jose to Lima?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Jose to Lima.
How long is a flight from San Jose to Lima?
A nonstop flight from San Jose to Lima takes 00m, covering 4,477 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Jose to Lima?
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.
How much should I expect to pay for a San Jose to Lima flight?
Round-trip flights from San Jose to Lima range from $885 to $1,249, with an average of $1,028 over the past 12 months. Anything below $885 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from San Jose to Lima changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $867 to $4,517. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from San Jose to Lima looking right now?
One-way fares from San Jose to Lima are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $458, which is 10% below the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Lima J Chavez Intl Airport (LIM)?
Lima J Chavez Intl Airport (LIM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $40 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Sixt
• Hertz
• FlexWays
• Budget
Which airports can I use when flying from San Jose to Lima?
Flights from San Jose to Lima usually depart from San Jose (SJC) and arrive at Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM).
Which airports do connecting flights from San Jose to Lima pass through?
One-stop flights from San Jose to Lima most commonly connect through:

• Los Angeles (LAX) - 83% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 2% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Jose to Lima?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from San Jose to Lima. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $872 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,194, a difference of $322.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Jose to Lima?
Flying via Los Angeles (LAX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 12h 54m, compared with 16h 18m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 19h 05m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).
What is the time difference between San Jose and Lima?
Lima is 2 hours ahead of San Jose (Peru Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Lima?
Some of the most popular sights in Lima are Estadio Universidad San Marcos, San Marcos Cultural Center and National Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Lima on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $872, about $322 less than Saturday fares (27% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Jose to Lima trip for January. Fares historically average $836 round-trip in that month - typically $603 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Lima J Chavez Intl Airport.

• Wyndham Costa del Sol Lima Airport
• Wyndham Grand Lima Airport
• Royal Inca Hotel

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