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C$ 229 Find cheap flights from San José, San José Province to Lima

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Cheap flight deals 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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8:27 a.m. - 3:40 p.m.SJO-LIM
6h 13m1 stop
7:00 a.m. - 6:53 p.m.LIM-SJO
12h 53m1 stop
C$ 426Copa Airlines
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Tue, 4 Jun - Sat, 8 Jun
11:04 a.m. - 10:36 p.m.SJO-LIM
10h 32m1 stop
4:40 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.LIM-SJO
15h 50m1 stop
C$ 444Copa Airlines
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Fri, 24 May - Fri, 31 May
11:04 a.m. - 10:45 p.m.SJO-LIM
10h 41m1 stop
2:25 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.LIM-SJO
6h 05m1 stop
C$ 460Copa Airlines
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Mon, 12 Aug - Sun, 18 Aug
5:53 a.m. - 7:10 p.m.SJO-LIM
12h 17m1 stop
1:07 a.m. - 7:49 a.m.LIM-SJO
7h 42m1 stop
C$ 468Copa Airlines
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Wed, 14 Aug - Wed, 21 Aug
4:50 p.m. - 9:30 a.m.SJO-LIM
15h 40m1 stop
6:45 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.LIM-SJO
10h 05m1 stop
C$ 493Avianca
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Thu, 9 May - Thu, 23 May
10:45 a.m. - 1:30 a.m.SJO-LIM
13h 45m1 stop
5:00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.LIM-SJO
10h 45m1 stop
C$ 498Arajet
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Thu, 18 Jul - Mon, 29 Jul
5:05 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.SJO-LIM
3h 40mdirect
12:45 p.m. - 3:40 p.m.LIM-SJO
3h 55mdirect
C$ 501LATAM Airlines
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Thu, 9 May - Thu, 23 May
4:50 p.m. - 9:30 a.m.SJO-LIM
15h 40m1 stop
6:40 p.m. - 9:30 a.m.LIM-SJO
15h 50m1 stop
C$ 526Avianca
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Thu, 9 May - Thu, 23 May
4:50 p.m. - 9:30 a.m.SJO-LIM
15h 40m1 stop
12:45 p.m. - 3:40 p.m.LIM-SJO
3h 55mdirect
C$ 776
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Thu, 9 May - Thu, 23 May
5:05 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.SJO-LIM
3h 40mdirect
2:55 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.LIM-SJO
7h 35m1 stop
C$ 929
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Thu, 9 May - Wed, 22 May

Flights from San José to Lima - Travel Insights & Trends

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.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San José, San José Province 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, San José Province to Lima is August, where tickets cost C$ 348 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 474 and C$ 456 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San José, San José Province 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 José, San José Province to Lima, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 64 days before departure.

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

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Copa Airlines offered the best one-way deal for that route, at C$ 229. KAYAK users also found San José to Lima round-trip flights on Copa Airlines from C$ 426 and on Avianca from C$ 493.

How many flights are there between San José, San José Province and Lima per day?

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 nonstop flights that take off from San José, San José Province and land in Lima, with an average flight time of 3h 40m. The most common departure time is 5:00 p.m. and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 8 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Tuesday, when 25% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San José, San José Province and Lima?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from San José to Lima take?

The average direct flight takes 3h 40m, covering a distance of 4,134 km.

What’s the earliest departure time from San José to Lima?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San José, San José Province at 12:15 am and will be landing in Lima at 5:00 am.

What’s the latest departure time from San José to Lima?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San José, San José Province to Lima jets off at 5:05 pm and lands at 9:45 pm.

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Low season

May

High season

September

Cheapest flight

C$ 229
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
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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.
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 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, San José Province to Lima?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José, San José Province to Lima was C$ 168 for a one-way ticket and C$ 312 for a round-trip.

  • 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 direct flights from San José to Lima on a daily basis.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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

  • 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.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from San José to Lima?

Find which airlines fly direct from Juan Santamaria Intl to J Chavez Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Lima J Chavez Intl

Monday

LATAM Airlines

LATAM Airlines

Tuesday

JetSMART, LATAM Airlines

JetSMART, LATAM Airlines

Wednesday

LATAM Airlines

LATAM Airlines

Thursday

LATAM Airlines

LATAM Airlines

Friday

LATAM Airlines

LATAM Airlines

Saturday

LATAM Airlines

LATAM Airlines

Sunday

LATAM Airlines

LATAM Airlines

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Nonstop returns

Lima J Chavez Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Monday

JetSMART, LATAM Airlines

JetSMART, LATAM Airlines

Tuesday

LATAM Airlines

LATAM Airlines

Wednesday

LATAM Airlines

LATAM Airlines

Thursday

LATAM Airlines

LATAM Airlines

Friday

LATAM Airlines

LATAM Airlines

Saturday

LATAM Airlines

LATAM Airlines

Sunday

LATAM Airlines

LATAM Airlines

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Top airline flying 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.
7.9
Volaris Costa RicaOverall score based on 86 reviews
7.6Comfort
8.3Crew
6.1Food
8.0Boarding
5.8Entertainment
Airline reviews

Quick boarding and check in.. but premium seats don’t recline.. very hard to relax. But overall, it was a Great a satisfying experience.. Thank You

10.0 ExcellentHugo, Sep. 2023JFK - SAL
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Quick boarding and check in.. but premium seats don’t recline.. very hard to relax. But overall, it was a Great a satisfying experience.. Thank You

If they listen to you especially when there’s a problem with a passport now I lost my tickets and also my seat money

The worst airline I have ever experienced. Terrible customer service. Absolutely disgraceful

Checking bags at the airport, very confusing they make lines for different flights but they don’t have any signs, so if you are on the wrong line be aware they will send you to the end of the correct line. No priority for check in even if you pay and no priority to disabled persons and elderly persons.

Despite all the negative reviews, I took Volaris with a family of 4 (including a toddler and infant in arms). The only compliant was they charged me $70 to gate check our wagon (which we use as a stroller) and then it was not available for pickup at the gate (which is the entire point), so we had to get through customs and the airport with our luggage and no way to push our kids :(

Après avoir manqué l’avion aucune aide de la part des agents à l’aéroport pour trouver un autre vol

Más comida no cobrar tanto por los asientos y comida food

Worst airline ever!! Delays in all my flights!!! Do not flight with Volaris!

The departures screens in the airport showed the flight as canceled for some weird reason, but when I got to the gate just to double check, it showed it as on time, and not canceled. This was confusing, but ultimately I was able to get to where I needed to go.

For whatever reason, when I was in the San Jose airport, the flight from Volaris read as canceled on the Departures screens you'd find all over the terminal, it wasn't until I got to the gate that it showed it as on time and still on. It was confusing, but ultimately I did get to where I needed to go with the flight I was expecting.

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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 José to Lima found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
15/8Thu
1 stopCopa Airlines
7h 06mSJO-LIM
C$ 229
4/5Sat
1 stopAvianca
8h 05mSJO-LIM
C$ 243
10/6Mon
1 stopCopa Airlines
7h 19mSJO-LIM
C$ 247
7/7Sun
1 stopAvianca
8h 05mSJO-LIM
C$ 259
2/7Tue
1 stopCopa Airlines
7h 06mSJO-LIM
C$ 272
6/7Sat
1 stopAvianca
6h 26mSJO-LIM
C$ 284
11/5Sat
1 stopCopa Airlines
7h 19mSJO-LIM
C$ 294
1/7Mon
1 stopCopa Airlines
7h 06mSJO-LIM
C$ 335
29/7Mon
1 stopCopa Airlines
10h 41mSJO-LIM
C$ 373
10/5Fri
1 stopAvianca
14h 30mSJO-LIM
C$ 485

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Last minute flights from San José 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 José to Lima that are departing in the next 10 days.
30/4Tue
multi-stopCopa Airlines
6h 41mSJO-LIM
7/5Tue
multi-stopCopa Airlines
7h 32mLIM-SJO
C$ 426
30/4Tue
multi-stopCopa Airlines
9h 48mSJO-LIM
6/5Mon
multi-stopCopa Airlines
6h 10mLIM-SJO
C$ 444
4/5Sat
multi-stopAvianca
8h 05mSJO-LIM
21/5Tue
multi-stopAvianca
6h 40mLIM-SJO
C$ 452
2/5Thu
multi-stopCopa Airlines
7h 11mSJO-LIM
8/5Wed
multi-stopCopa Airlines
13h 41mLIM-SJO
C$ 468
2/5Thu
multi-stopCopa Airlines
5h 56mSJO-LIM
7/5Tue
multi-stopCopa Airlines
6h 50mLIM-SJO
C$ 489
4/5Sat
multi-stopAvianca
8h 05mSJO-LIM
18/5Sat
multi-stopAvianca
6h 40mLIM-SJO
C$ 493
30/4Tue
multi-stopCopa Airlines
7h 11mSJO-LIM
13/5Mon
multi-stopCopa Airlines
6h 10mLIM-SJO
C$ 619
2/5Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
30h 55mSJO-LIM
8/5Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
21h 32mLIM-SJO
C$ 1,501
2/5Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
30h 55mSJO-LIM
8/5Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
21h 32mLIM-SJO
C$ 1,740
2/5Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
30h 55mSJO-LIM
5/5Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
21h 32mLIM-SJO
C$ 1,750

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San José - Lima Flights

Departure:

San José (SJO)Costa Rica

Destination:

Lima (LIM)Peru

Return flight deals:

Lima - San José

Cabin classes:

C$ 979

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