U$S 158 Cheap Flights from San José (SJO) to Lima (LIM)

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Popular airlines from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Jorge Chávez Intl. Airport (LIM)

Cheap Flights from San José to Lima (SJO-LIM)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at U$S 158 for one-way flights and U$S 298 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

LATAM Airlines Group
Tue, 9 Sep - Tue, 16 Sep
SJO
San José
LIM
Lima
U$S 298 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
U$S 298
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select LATAM Airlines Group flight, departing Tue, 9 Sep from San José to Lima, returning Tue, 16 Sep, priced at U$S 298 found 8 hours ago
LATAM Airlines Group
Tue, 9 Sep - Sat, 20 Sep
SJO
San José
LIM
Lima
U$S 311 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
U$S 311
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select LATAM Airlines Group flight, departing Tue, 9 Sep from San José to Lima, returning Sat, 20 Sep, priced at U$S 311 found 8 hours ago
LATAM Airlines Group
Sat, 13 Sep - Sat, 20 Sep
SJO
San José
LIM
Lima
U$S 316 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
U$S 316
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select LATAM Airlines Group flight, departing Sat, 13 Sep from San José to Lima, returning Sat, 20 Sep, priced at U$S 316 found 5 days ago
LATAM Airlines Group
Wed, 29 Oct - Mon, 17 Nov
SJO
San José
LIM
Lima
U$S 324 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
U$S 324
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select LATAM Airlines Group flight, departing Wed, 29 Oct from San José to Lima, returning Mon, 17 Nov, priced at U$S 324 found 1 day ago
LATAM Airlines Group
Mon, 15 Sep - Sat, 20 Sep
SJO
San José
LIM
Lima
U$S 334 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
U$S 334
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select LATAM Airlines Group flight, departing Mon, 15 Sep from San José to Lima, returning Sat, 20 Sep, priced at U$S 334 found 5 days ago
LATAM Airlines Group
Wed, 15 Oct - Thu, 30 Oct
SJO
San José
LIM
Lima
U$S 336 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
U$S 336
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select LATAM Airlines Group flight, departing Wed, 15 Oct from San José to Lima, returning Thu, 30 Oct, priced at U$S 336 found 1 day ago
LATAM Airlines Group
Sun, 14 Sep - Mon, 22 Sep
SJO
San José
LIM
Lima
U$S 338 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
U$S 338
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select LATAM Airlines Group flight, departing Sun, 14 Sep from San José to Lima, returning Mon, 22 Sep, priced at U$S 338 found 1 day ago
Copa
Tue, 9 Sep - Thu, 11 Sep
SJO
San José
LIM
Lima
U$S 339 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
U$S 339
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Copa flight, departing Tue, 9 Sep from San José to Lima, returning Thu, 11 Sep, priced at U$S 339 found 1 day ago
Copa
Thu, 11 Sep - Wed, 24 Sep
SJO
San José
LIM
Lima
U$S 347 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
U$S 347
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Copa flight, departing Thu, 11 Sep from San José to Lima, returning Wed, 24 Sep, priced at U$S 347 found 2 days ago
LATAM Airlines Group
Thu, 6 Nov - Mon, 10 Nov
SJO
San José
LIM
Lima
U$S 349 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
U$S 349
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select LATAM Airlines Group flight, departing Thu, 6 Nov from San José to Lima, returning Mon, 10 Nov, priced at U$S 349 found 1 day ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from San José (SJO) to Lima (LIM)

June is typically the cheapest month to fly

From U$S 269 - U$S 376 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Flights from San José (SJO) to Lima (LIM)
Origin airport
Juan Santamaría Intl.
Destination airport
Jorge Chávez Intl.
Airlines serving
Copa, LATAM Airlines Group, avianca
Roundtrip price
U$S 298
Distance
1597 mi
Average flight time
3 hours 40 mins

San José to Lima Flights

The cheapest times to fly from San José to Lima

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from San José to Lima are during the month of September. You can find some of the cheapest flights from San José to Lima with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from San José to Lima

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from San José to Lima: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from San José to Lima

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from San José to Lima in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from U$S 158 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap San José to Lima flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your San José to Lima airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Jorge Chavez Intl. Airport (LIM) cost?
Secure a cheap one-way flight from U$S 158 or cheap return flight from U$S 298 from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Jorge Chavez Intl. Airport (LIM) with Expedia. Enter your travel dates and sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to see our cheapest flight deals on this route.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Jorge Chavez Intl. Airport (LIM)?
The cheapest month to fly from SJO to LIM is September, when demand is low. Off-peak months are usually when airlines offer lower prices between these airports.
Which airlines fly direct from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Jorge Chavez Intl. Airport (LIM)?
Catch a nonstop flight with LATAM Airlines and travel straight from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Jorge Chavez Intl. Airport (LIM).
What is the cheapest airline that flies from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Jorge Chavez Intl. Airport (LIM)?
To find the cheapest airline that'll fly you from SJO to LIM, use Expedia's filter tool. Customize your search based on what matters most to you, such as preferred carriers and seat class. You can then sort your results by "Price (lowest to highest)" to see the cheapest flights first.
How many flights per day from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Jorge Chavez Intl. Airport (LIM)?
On average, just 1 direct flight departs each day from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Jorge Chavez Intl. Airport (LIM). Want more options? Use our filters to discover flights with layovers and squeeze in a visit to another city along the way.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Jorge Chavez Intl. Airport (LIM)?
The 5 PM departures from SJO to LIM are the top choice for many travelers. Greater demand means you'll likely pay more for these departures. If you want to save on your trip, choose a less crowded time to fly.
What day of the week has the most flights from SJO to LIM?
Jet off on a Friday if you're after the largest selection of flights from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Jorge Chavez Intl. Airport (LIM).
What is the earliest flight from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Jorge Chavez Intl. Airport (LIM)?
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)'s earliest flight to Jorge Chavez Intl. Airport (LIM) departs at approximately 5:00PM UTC-6. With a flight time of 3h 40m, you'll land at around 9:40PM UTC-5.
How long does it take to fly from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Jorge Chavez Intl. Airport (LIM)?
The average flight duration from SJO to LIM is 3 hours and 40 minutes, covering a total distance of 1,600 mi.
What airline has the least delays from SJO to LIM?
Consider traveling with AVIANCA if you'd like to go straight from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Jorge Chavez Intl. Airport (LIM) without any delays. This carrier has the strongest track record for punctuality, with an on-time score of 100%. Want to be notified if anything changes? You can keep an eye on your flight status using the Expedia App.
What is the best time to fly from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Jorge Chavez Intl. Airport (LIM)?
Opt for a flight from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Jorge Chavez Intl. Airport (LIM) that takes off before 3 PM to reduce the risk of delays and cancellations. Later departures have a 22% higher chance of being canceled, on average.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Lima from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
Explore your flight options from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Jorge Chavez Intl. Airport (LIM). This is the only Lima airport you can fly into if you're taking a direct flight.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Jorge Chavez Intl. Airport (LIM) last-minute?
Booking your ticket from SJO to LIM shortly before your trip is typically more expensive. However, if there's some wiggle room with your schedule, you could snag a cheap last-minute fare.
Is it cheaper to book a SJO to LIM flight and hotel package?
Securing a SJO to LIM flight and hotel package is typically cheaper than booking separately. With Expedia, you can enjoy the convenience of organizing your travels all in one place. Pick from our wide range of hotels and then add activities, car rentals and flights to your booking. Bundle it all together, and you could save hundreds of dollars.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Jorge Chavez Intl. Airport (LIM)?
If you booked your SJO to LIM flight in the last 24 hours, you may be able to modify or cancel it without fees. Depending on the airline and the type of ticket you purchased, additional charges may apply for changes beyond that time. Airline policies and contact information can be found in your itinerary or confirmation email. Or, head to our Customer Service portal if you want more information.

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