Cheap flights from San Francisco to Lima
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from San Francisco to Lima and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | $545 | Delta1 stop20 hrSat, Apr 25 — Fri, May 8 | The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Lima is currently $545 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | $325 | Avianca1 stop12 hrThu, May 7 | The cheapest one-way flight from San Francisco to Lima is currently $325 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | $831 | Aeromexico, LATAM1 stop22 hrFri, Mar 13 — Mon, Mar 16 | The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Francisco to Lima is currently $831 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | $1,316 | Avianca1 stop12 hrThu, Apr 23 — Fri, May 8 | The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Francisco to Lima is currently $1,316 | |
| Fastest flight | 11 hr 5 min | The fastest flight with stops from San Francisco to Lima takes 11 hr 5 min | ||
| Nonstop flights | None | There are no direct flights on this route. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive round-trip flights from San Francisco to Lima per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Lima is typically November. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.
January
Prices in January are usually between $500 and $680.
Popular airlines from San Francisco to Lima
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from San Francisco to Lima in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- Americanfrom $593Typical price: $600–1,150119 weekly connecting flightsSFO - LIMEvery day
- Unitedfrom $641Typical price: $640–1,250101 weekly connecting flightsSFO - LIMEvery day
- COPATypical price: $590–1,40048 weekly connecting flightsSFO - LIMEvery day
- Aviancafrom $690Typical price: $560–1,10035 weekly connecting flightsSFO - LIMEvery day
- Deltafrom $545Typical price: $610–1,20025 weekly connecting flightsSFO - LIMEvery day
- Aeromexicofrom $838Typical price: $910–2,90019 weekly connecting flightsSFO - LIMEvery day
Popular airports near San Francisco
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from San Francisco center and popularity with travelers.
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO)San FranciscoUnited States19 min11 mi
- Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)OaklandUnited States27 min11 mi
- Sacramento International Airport (SMF)SacramentoUnited States1 hr 34 min78 mi
- San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)San JoseUnited States51 min39 mi
Popular airports near Lima
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Lima center and popularity with travelers.
- New Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)LimaPeru29 min5 mi
Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Lima
The cheapest flights from San Francisco to Lima are usually in November. Typical ticket prices in November range from $490 to $810.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Lima recently found on Google Flights was with Delta from $545. The cheapest one-way flight was with Avianca from $325.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest American flight from San Francisco to Lima is $593, flying from Apr 11 to Apr 24.
- The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Lima is $641, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 23.
- The cheapest Avianca flight from San Francisco to Lima is $690, flying from May 7 to May 20.
- The cheapest Delta flight from San Francisco to Lima is $545, flying from May 10 to May 23.
- The cheapest Aeromexico flight from San Francisco to Lima is $838, flying from May 3 to May 19.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Lima starts at $545 from Sat, Apr 25 to Fri, May 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $325 and departs on Thu, May 7.
11 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from San Francisco to Lima.
Peak travel is Dec–May, when temperatures are warm and the weather is dry. Low, dense cloud cover known as the garúa descends frequently May–Nov. There are fireworks and parades to celebrate the anniversary of Lima's founding (Jan 18). The Lord of Miracles festival (Oct) involves religious veneration of an image of the Black Christ, as well as bullfighting. Creole Song Day (Oct 31) centers on performances of traditional Peruvian music.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from San Francisco to Lima.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from San Francisco to Lima really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from San Francisco to Lima.
In terms of flights, American is the most popular. American offers 119 connecting flights per week. American flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to New Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM).
Other popular airlines flying from San Francisco to Lima are:
In terms of flights, American is the most popular. American offers 119 connecting flights per week. American flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to New Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM).
Other popular airlines flying from San Francisco to Lima are:
- United offers 101 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to New Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM).
- COPA offers 48 connecting flights per week. COPA flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to New Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM).
- Avianca offers 35 connecting flights per week. Avianca flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to New Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM).
- Delta offers 25 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to New Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM).
- Aeromexico offers 19 connecting flights per week. Aeromexico flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to New Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM).
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Lima recently found on Google Flights was with Delta from $545. The cheapest one-way flight was with Avianca from $325.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest American flight from San Francisco to Lima is $593, flying from Apr 11 to Apr 24.
- The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Lima is $641, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 23.
- The cheapest Avianca flight from San Francisco to Lima is $690, flying from May 7 to May 20.
- The cheapest Delta flight from San Francisco to Lima is $545, flying from May 10 to May 23.
- The cheapest Aeromexico flight from San Francisco to Lima is $838, flying from May 3 to May 19.
No airline flies direct from San Francisco to Lima.
- There are 119 American connecting flights from San Francisco to Lima per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 101 United connecting flights from San Francisco to Lima per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 48 COPA connecting flights from San Francisco to Lima per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 35 Avianca connecting flights from San Francisco to Lima per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 25 Delta connecting flights from San Francisco to Lima per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 19 Aeromexico connecting flights from San Francisco to Lima per week. Flights are available every day.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Francisco and Lima at price $831 is offered by Aeromexico, LATAM from Fri, Mar 13 to Mon, Mar 16.
No airline flies direct from San Francisco to Lima.
- There are 119 American connecting flights from San Francisco to Lima per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 101 United connecting flights from San Francisco to Lima per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 48 COPA connecting flights from San Francisco to Lima per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 35 Avianca connecting flights from San Francisco to Lima per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 25 Delta connecting flights from San Francisco to Lima per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 19 Aeromexico connecting flights from San Francisco to Lima per week. Flights are available every day.
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Lima.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from San Francisco to Lima, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between San Francisco and Lima start at $1,316 from Thu, Apr 23 to Fri, May 8 with Avianca.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Francisco and Lima start at $545 from Sat, Apr 25 to Fri, May 8.
To book business class trips from San Francisco to Lima, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between San Francisco and Lima starts at $831 from Fri, Mar 13 to Mon, Mar 16 with Aeromexico, LATAM.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Francisco and Lima at price $831 is offered by Aeromexico, LATAM from Fri, Mar 13 to Mon, Mar 16.
To find last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Lima, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
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