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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) – 30% of one-stop connections
• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) – 27% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) – 10% 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 7% on the San Francisco to Lima route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £523 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £557, a difference of £35. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Parque de la Imaginacion is one of the most viewed places in Lima on KAYAK.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 1% above the route average of £543. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from San Francisco to Lima takes 0h 00m, covering 4,508 miles.

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, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £503 to £2,642. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Lima are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about £282.

Flying via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 11h 53m, compared to 13h 22m via Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) and 13h 26m via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY).

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

Lima J Chavez Intl Airport (LIM) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £11 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Alamo
• Sixt
• Hertz
• Budget
• FlexWays

Return flights from San Francisco to Lima range from £464 to £659, with an average of £543 over the past 12 months. Anything below £464 counts as a good deal.