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£134 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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11:34 - 01:05SJO-LIM
12h 31m1 stop
06:40 - 19:21LIM-SJO
13h 41m1 stop
£249Copa Airlines
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Tue, 4 Jun - Fri, 14 Jun
11:04 - 22:36SJO-LIM
10h 32m1 stop
16:40 - 07:30LIM-SJO
15h 50m1 stop
£259Copa Airlines
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Fri, 24 May - Fri, 31 May
11:04 - 19:10SJO-LIM
7h 06m1 stop
02:25 - 07:30LIM-SJO
6h 05m1 stop
£269Copa Airlines
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Mon, 12 Aug - Sun, 18 Aug
05:53 - 19:10SJO-LIM
12h 17m1 stop
01:07 - 07:49LIM-SJO
7h 42m1 stop
£274Copa Airlines
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Wed, 14 Aug - Wed, 21 Aug
11:04 - 22:45SJO-LIM
10h 41m1 stop
02:25 - 08:01LIM-SJO
6h 36m1 stop
£283Copa Airlines
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Mon, 12 Aug - Sat, 17 Aug
10:45 - 01:30SJO-LIM
13h 45m1 stop
05:00 - 14:45LIM-SJO
10h 45m1 stop
£291Arajet
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Thu, 18 Jul - Mon, 29 Jul
16:50 - 01:55SJO-LIM
8h 05m1 stop
06:45 - 15:50LIM-SJO
10h 05m1 stop
£355Avianca
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Thu, 9 May - Sat, 18 May
07:46 - 23:00SJO-LIM
14h 14m1 stop
17:00 - 23:44LIM-SJO
31h 44m1 stop
£848Aeromexico
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Tue, 22 Oct - Fri, 8 Nov
07:46 - 23:00SJO-LIM
14h 14m1 stop
00:15 - 23:36LIM-SJO
24h 21m1 stop
£911Aeromexico
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Wed, 2 Oct - Mon, 7 Oct
07:55 - 21:25SJO-LIM
36h 30m2 stops
23:05 - 12:26LIM-SJO
38h 21m2 stops
£1,017United Airlines
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Thu, 17 Oct - Wed, 23 Oct

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’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to Lima?

The average price of all flights from San José, San José Province to Lima clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Lima on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Thursday. On your return trip to San José, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

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 £203 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of tickets is £277 and £266 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.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Copa Airlines (£134) and Avianca (£142). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Copa Airlines (£249) and Arajet (£291).

Which airlines fly direct between San José, San José Province and Lima?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from San José, San José Province to Lima.
There are 2 airlines that fly direct from San José, San José Province to Lima. They are JetSMART and LATAM Airlines. The cheapest airline for this route is LATAM Airlines, with the best one-way deal found costing £227. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at LATAM Airlines.

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 17:00 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 Sunday.

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.

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 00:15 and will be landing in Lima at 05:00.

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 17:05 and lands at 21:45.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from San José to Lima

Low season

May

High season

September

Cheapest flight

£134
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 return price
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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 £168 for a one-way ticket and £312 for a return.

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

    When flying out of San José you will be using San José Juan Santamaria Intl. You will be landing at Lima, also known as Lima J Chavez Intl.

  • 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.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San José to Lima, Copa Airlines or Avianca?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to Lima are Copa Airlines and Avianca. With an average price for the route of £270 and an overall rating of 7.8, Copa Airlines is the most popular choice. Avianca is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £225 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • 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 return 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

  • Looking for a cheap flight from San José to Lima? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £143 or less one-way and £272 or less round-trip.
  • 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 direct 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.

Direct 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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Direct 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 3 airlines serving 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.
7.8
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 2844 reviews
8.3Crew
7.4Food
7.7Comfort
7.2Entertainment
8.1Boarding
Airline reviews
Pros: "Boarding was organized"
Cons: "They didn’t turn on AC until we landed in Lima, during bording they were hurrying people to get on their seats fast"
4.0 OkayAnonymous, May 2021PTY - LIM
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Pros: "Boarding was organized"
Cons: "They didn’t turn on AC until we landed in Lima, during bording they were hurrying people to get on their seats fast"
Pros: "Nothing. This airline is awful in every way imaginable."
Cons: "We booked tickets to Costa Rica with Copa and they just changed our flights to two days later than the booking. They didn’t even bother to inform us of the change we only found out because we booked through Kayak and they let us know. Apparently Copa expects you to frequently check your booking just in case they’ve changed anything and don’t feel the need to inform their customers of any changes they make. Then we were told we could get a Copa voucher to use for other Copa flights for having to cancel our booking and rebook with another airline as a 48 hour change to our flight made flying with Copa not doable for us. But the website kept telling us we had a voucher that was sent to our email but despite repeated attempts it never came through. And spent hours trying to get through to someone on the phone to sort it out with no success ever getting through. My advice. NEVER EVER FLY WITH COPA."
Pros: "Both of my flights were on time which i know sounds basic but all of the flights i’ve catched from SJO to X were late and this time my connection in Panama was only 1h15 and we got there earlier, so that was nice!"
Cons: "A bunch of seats were free and we were mostly sat all together (3 person next to each other).. With the covid situation i think it could be good to be more separate if possible"
Cons: "Sure. I had booked a two week vacation in Brazil. All hotels, car rental and guides booked. Copa changed my fligjt at the last minute and out of the 14 days vacatipn I had in Brazil, they would have me spend 6 days in Panama City!!! Lost of small fortune with hotels, car rentals amd had to buy another ticket with Latam. They are a scam!!"
Pros: "You were on time, that is the most important thing in a fly"
Cons: "You could improve your entertainment, you are not a cheap company"
Pros: "Crew was great. Seat not super comfortable, worn out support. Entertainment very limited for five hour flight. One movie option playing on shared screens. A kid movie."
Cons: "More comfy seats and entertainment options. Crew, however, was excellent."
Pros: "Food was good"
Cons: "Different movie, more leg room but I'm tall so that is with any plane."
Pros: "Everything was great as usual. Copa is an excellent airline."
Pros: "The crew was amazing."
Cons: "A better movie and the check in was grueling. They did not have enough staff and one person spent 30 minutes helping someone repack at the check-in desk while we all waited. Pretty unacceptable."
Pros: "I got bumped from the flight. They overbooked. Three people were let on after me."
Cons: "There was a problem with their system, so they didn’t have a record of my checking -in. But, my email said I had checked in - just wouldn’t give me a seat number. They put me up in an old hotel that I would not recommend, so I can fly tomorrow."

No air in the middle rows. Had a hard time breathing. Was dying of heat.

Not very good, they nickel & dime you for better seats & pay extra for the checking in bag, bad service all the way around

Flight from Lima to São Paulo didn’t have USB plug to charge the cellphone.

It was a good experience, the flight was a little too long & the food was ok

Check in of my luggage which needed to be paid for was excellent. Thanks to Nora

As usual, LATAM tried to rip me off as a Gringo. They ignored the fact that having paid for my assigned seats, I was entitled to one free luggage per person, up to 10kg, and tried to charge me USD40 per item. While they ripped me off by $160 on my outbound flight (4 luggage pieces, which should have been free), I vehemently protested this time around. Note that they only request this from gringos, not from Spanish speakers. LATAM behaves like a racist extortion organization.

This airline is full of junk fees. After paying to get my kids to sit with me, we were asked at the gate to check in our roller bags and pay $40 for each one. Peruvian passengers all took their roller bag in the plane. I don’t appreciate airlines who spot the gringos to tax them more.

Pros: "Nothing as we could not take the flight."
Cons: "Allowing the option to change your ticket date, but failing all debit and credit cards payments offered, actually means that they are not allowing flight changes due to COVID related issues like they say they do. We had to book new tickets with another airline to get home."
Cons: "I needed to change my ticket and Kayak had another agency issue the ticket. Kayak does not change tickets and the third party and the airline said only Kayak could make the change. Having to purchase a whole new ticket from the airline, save the money and frustration and avoid Kayak and just book directly with the airline. The ticket would have and should have been changed with no fees. $325 lesson learned."
Pros: "Yes"
Cons: "Serve some type of beverage with out charging a lot"

My experience was amazing! They helped my elderly mother board on early through a wheelchair and were accommodating to have us sit together since our seats were in different locations. When landing at the airport in GUA they were very helpful with full of hospitality.

No complimentary food and beverage (water, soda, coffe) is offered for a six and a half hours long international flight, not even in premium economy, just to try to squeeze a few more dollars out of the passengers. Same happened in the connecting flight, which was three and a half hours long (Bogota x Miami). First and last time flying with Avianca.

Flight attendants to show up on time, offer drinks and food.

Flight departure late. Got late in Colombia making us take a different flight next day. Avianca airport crew messed up my ticket so when a I got in Brazil I didn’t have a ticket for my destination. Had to buy a new ticket out of my pocket.

Avianca: you pay for a high-end flight and you fly like a low (very low) cost!

Avianca is the worst most uncomfortable airline I've ever been in, the seats are incredibly small and offer no support, the worst experience I've had traveling ever, do not bother with Avianca

Pros: "Buenos protocolos COVID"
Cons: "En la reservación de kayak no aparece el código de reserva de vuelo de cada aerolínea. Para encontrarlo hay que buscar en la página help.kayak. Al no tener ese código disponible a la mano lo se puede hacer check in. Estuve llamando al Contacto Center de Avianca y el servicio fue muy deficiente."
Pros: "The crew was amazing the food was delicious. Seat very comfortable. cabin in business very clean. We felt well taken care of"
Cons: "Long line for Customs in Lima not prepared for Handicap wheelchairs. It took an hour online to clear customs. There was very little air for all the people. Perfect for a virus"
Pros: "I had space, and the plane was quiet."
Cons: "I wish the lifts would have turned off. They were on the whole time!!! Not okay."
Pros: "The airplane was very nice with great space between seats and the crew was nice."
Cons: "During boarding procedure, the gate used did not support the number of passengers and was a little bit messy"

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Cheapest flights to Lima from San José found in 2024

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
£134
4/5Sat
1 stopAvianca
8h 05mSJO-LIM
£142
10/6Mon
1 stopCopa Airlines
7h 19mSJO-LIM
£144
7/7Sun
1 stopAvianca
8h 05mSJO-LIM
£152
2/7Tue
1 stopCopa Airlines
7h 06mSJO-LIM
£159
6/7Sat
1 stopAvianca
6h 26mSJO-LIM
£166
11/5Sat
1 stopCopa Airlines
7h 19mSJO-LIM
£171
1/7Mon
1 stopCopa Airlines
7h 06mSJO-LIM
£195
29/7Mon
1 stopCopa Airlines
10h 41mSJO-LIM
£218
10/5Fri
1 stopAvianca
14h 30mSJO-LIM
£283

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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
£249
30/4Tue
multi-stopCopa Airlines
9h 48mSJO-LIM
6/5Mon
multi-stopCopa Airlines
6h 10mLIM-SJO
£259
2/5Thu
multi-stopCopa Airlines
5h 54mSJO-LIM
8/5Wed
multi-stopCopa Airlines
13h 41mLIM-SJO
£274
4/5Sat
multi-stopAvianca
6h 40mSJO-LIM
21/5Tue
multi-stopAvianca
14h 45mLIM-SJO
£274
2/5Thu
multi-stopCopa Airlines
5h 56mSJO-LIM
7/5Tue
multi-stopCopa Airlines
6h 50mLIM-SJO
£285
4/5Sat
multi-stopAvianca
8h 05mSJO-LIM
18/5Sat
multi-stopAvianca
6h 40mLIM-SJO
£288
2/5Thu
multi-stopCopa Airlines
8h 47mSJO-LIM
7/5Tue
multi-stopCopa Airlines
5h 59mLIM-SJO
£310
2/5Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
30h 55mSJO-LIM
8/5Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
21h 32mLIM-SJO
£876
2/5Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
30h 55mSJO-LIM
8/5Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
21h 32mLIM-SJO
£1,016
2/5Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
30h 55mSJO-LIM
5/5Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
21h 32mLIM-SJO
£1,022

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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:

£451
£270

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