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C$ 365 Find cheap flights from San Francisco to Lima

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Lima departing on 18/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Lima (SFO-LIM)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco 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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6:10 a.m. - 7:25 a.m.SFO-LIM
23h 15m1 stop
1:00 a.m. - 1:34 p.m.LIM-SFO
14h 34m1 stop
C$ 747Delta
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Sun, 26 May - Thu, 6 Jun
6:10 a.m. - 8:05 a.m.SFO-LIM
23h 55m1 stop
8:15 a.m. - 12:04 a.m.LIM-SFO
17h 49m2 stops
C$ 754Delta
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Mon, 27 May - Sat, 8 Jun
8:55 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.SFO-LIM
23h 50m1 stop
8:15 a.m. - 12:50 a.m.LIM-SFO
18h 35m2 stops
C$ 794Delta
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Tue, 28 May - Mon, 10 Jun
10:55 a.m. - 10:45 p.m.SFO-LIM
33h 50m1 stop
12:05 a.m. - 9:02 p.m.LIM-SFO
22h 57m1 stop
C$ 819
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Fri, 24 May - Mon, 10 Jun
8:03 p.m. - 3:40 p.m.SFO-LIM
17h 37m1 stop
6:40 a.m. - 11:40 p.m.LIM-SFO
19h 00m1 stop
C$ 848Copa Airlines
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Sun, 1 Sep - Sun, 8 Sep
6:30 a.m. - 5:40 a.m.SFO-LIM
21h 10m2 stops
1:00 a.m. - 8:58 p.m.LIM-SFO
21h 58m2 stops
C$ 849
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Tue, 21 May - Mon, 3 Jun
8:03 p.m. - 3:40 p.m.SFO-LIM
17h 37m1 stop
2:25 a.m. - 11:40 p.m.LIM-SFO
23h 15m1 stop
C$ 868Copa Airlines
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Tue, 10 Sep - Thu, 31 Oct
11:59 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.SFO-LIM
21h 01m1 stop
12:55 a.m. - 12:04 p.m.LIM-SFO
13h 09m1 stop
C$ 1,024United Airlines
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Fri, 16 Aug - Fri, 23 Aug
11:55 p.m. - 5:35 p.m.SFO-LIM
15h 40m2 stops
6:45 a.m. - 10:35 p.m.LIM-SFO
17h 50m2 stops
C$ 1,112Avianca
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Wed, 5 Jun - Wed, 26 Jun
12:40 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.SFO-LIM
20h 20m1 stop
12:55 a.m. - 12:07 p.m.LIM-SFO
13h 12m1 stop
C$ 1,380United Airlines
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Sat, 25 May - Mon, 3 Jun

Flights from San Francisco to Lima - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Lima is September, where tickets cost C$ 830 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 1,327 and C$ 1,128 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Lima, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Lima, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 54 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Lima?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from San Francisco to Lima found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for C$ 747 on Delta, followed by Copa Airlines (C$ 848). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as C$ 365 on Avianca and from C$ 385 on Copa Airlines.

Good to know

Low season

March

High season

December

Cheapest flight

C$ 365
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (35% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Francisco to Lima

When to book flights from San Francisco to Lima

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Lima based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Lima

  • What kind of flights are there from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to LIM?

    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.

  • How do I get to SFO from downtown San Francisco?

    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.

  • What is the best way to get to Lima city center from Jorge Chavez International Airport?

    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.

  • Are there hotels near LIM?

    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.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Lima was C$ 266 for a one-way ticket and C$ 544 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

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

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Lima, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Lima.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Lima from San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco 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 Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Lima

  • Will you need to leave your car at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) during your trip to Lima? You have several options, but you’re probably going to want to use the Long-Term Parking. Long-Term Parking is connected to all terminals of the airport via the AirTrain Blue Line.
  • If you have some extra time before your flight out of SFO, check out the many SFO Museum Exhibits or take one of several self-guided tours. You will find these in Terminals 2 and 3.
  • Both the San Francisco International Airport and Lima’s Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) offer services for travelers with limited mobility. SFO offers wheelchair accessible facilities and assistance navigating the airport for those who need it. LIM also offers wheelchair service and assistance disembarking the aircraft.
  • Renting a car when you arrive at Lima’s Jorge Chavez International Airport? No problem. You can either pre book your rental car or you can order one when you arrive. You will find the car rental desks in the international arrivals area at the Land Transportation Center.
  • If you are traveling with children, you will find several kids’ play zones in the San Francisco Airport to kill some time with them before your flight. You will find these zones in Terminal 2 in D gates and Terminal 3 in E gates and F gates.
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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to Lima found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
18/9Wed
1 stopAvianca
11h 15mSFO-LIM
C$ 365
1/9Sun
1 stopCopa Airlines
17h 37mSFO-LIM
C$ 385
13/8Tue
1 stopDelta
13h 05mSFO-LIM
C$ 389
22/6Sat
1 stopDelta
25h 42mSFO-LIM
C$ 404
14/5Tue
1 stop
30h 55mSFO-LIM
C$ 405
17/6Mon
1 stopDelta
29h 55mSFO-LIM
C$ 414
3/7Wed
1 stop
16h 35mSFO-LIM
C$ 437
20/10Sun
1 stopCopa Airlines
19h 07mSFO-LIM
C$ 452
18/5Sat
1 stopLATAM Airlines
28h 45mSFO-LIM
C$ 1,323
5/7Fri
2 stopsAeromexico
45h 05mSFO-LIM
C$ 1,584

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Last minute flights from San Francisco to Lima

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Francisco to Lima that are departing in the next 10 days.
12/5Sun
multi-stopDelta
13h 05mSFO-LIM
17/5Fri
multi-stopDelta
26h 20mLIM-SFO
C$ 671
12/5Sun
multi-stopDelta
21h 35mSFO-LIM
17/5Fri
multi-stopDelta
24h 00mLIM-SFO
C$ 725
12/5Sun
multi-stopDelta
13h 05mSFO-LIM
4/6Tue
multi-stopDelta
19h 28mLIM-SFO
C$ 741
11/5Sat
multi-stopDelta
21h 35mSFO-LIM
8/6Sat
multi-stopDelta
27h 34mLIM-SFO
C$ 747
12/5Sun
multi-stopDelta
13h 05mSFO-LIM
6/6Thu
multi-stopDelta
24h 52mLIM-SFO
C$ 750
11/5Sat
multi-stopDelta
30h 10mSFO-LIM
9/6Sun
multi-stopDelta
24h 52mLIM-SFO
C$ 764
10/5Fri
multi-stop
29h 22mSFO-LIM
12/5Sun
multi-stop
38h 19mLIM-SFO
C$ 1,006
11/5Sat
multi-stopCopa Airlines
21h 50mSFO-LIM
30/5Thu
multi-stopCopa Airlines
22h 50mLIM-SFO
C$ 1,425
11/5Sat
multi-stopCopa Airlines
21h 50mSFO-LIM
17/5Fri
multi-stopCopa Airlines
19h 00mLIM-SFO
C$ 1,455
11/5Sat
multi-stopCopa Airlines
21h 50mSFO-LIM
16/5Thu
multi-stopCopa Airlines
22h 50mLIM-SFO
C$ 1,554

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