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Among airlines operating San José to Lima flights:

• LATAM Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only LATAM Airlines operates flights between San José and Lima.

Flights from San José to Lima usually depart from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) and arrive at Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• LATAM Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

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

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 521 round-trip via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG), compared to C$ 559 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 90–C$ 139 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by LATAM Airlines and Avianca. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

One-stop flights from San José to Lima most commonly connect through:

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) – 66% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) – 26% of one-stop connections
• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) – 0% of one-stop connections

Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 10% on the San José to Lima route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 502 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 558, a difference of C$ 56. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the San José to Lima route, 5% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 15 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on San José to Lima flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Historic Centre of Lima is one of the most viewed places in Lima on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San José to Lima:

• Earliest: departs at 1:40 pm and lands at 5:25 pm
• Latest: departs at 4:55 pm and lands at 8:40 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 45m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 5% above the route average of C$ 525. Book 3 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from San José to Lima takes 3h 45m, covering 4,134 km.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 559 to C$ 2,887. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San José to Lima are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 393, which is 39% above the typical average for this route.

LATAM Airlines is the only airline operating San José to Lima flights. 95% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 12m, compared with 7h 05m via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) and 7h 47m via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG).

Lima is 1 hour ahead of San José (Peru Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Lima J Chavez Intl Airport (LIM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 21 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Alamo
• Sixt
• Hertz
• Budget
• FlexWays

Round-trip flights from San José to Lima range from C$ 470 to C$ 607, with an average of C$ 525 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 470 counts as a good deal.