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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Francisco International Airport to Lima Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,239. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Lima.$995 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Thu, 3 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Lima.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Lima on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $995, select.
Lima.$1,182 per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 Jan, returning Mon, 15 Feb.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 30 Jan, arriving in Lima.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Lima on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,182, select.
Lima.$1,185 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Feb, returning Mon, 22 Feb.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 11 Feb, arriving in Lima.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Lima on Mon, 22 Feb, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,185, select.
Lima.$1,185 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov, returning Tue, 24 Nov.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Lima.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Lima on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,185, select.
Lima.$1,189 per passenger.Departing Sat, 16 Jan, returning Sun, 24 Jan.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 16 Jan, arriving in Lima.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Lima on Sun, 24 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,189, select.
Lima.$1,189 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Oct, returning Wed, 18 Nov.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Lima.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Lima on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,189, select.
Lima.$1,203 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Oct, returning Wed, 14 Oct.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Lima.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Lima on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,203, select.
Lima.$1,207 per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Aug, returning Wed, 9 Sep.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Lima.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Lima on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,207, select.
Lima.$1,217 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with LATAM Airlines and Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Lima.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Lima on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,217, select.
Lima.$1,220 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Apr, returning Sat, 24 Apr.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 15 Apr, arriving in Lima.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Lima on Sat, 24 Apr, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,220, select.
Lima.$1,228 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Mar, returning Thu, 25 Mar.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 18 Mar, arriving in Lima.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Lima on Thu, 25 Mar, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,228, select.
Lima.$1,228 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Lima.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Lima on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,228, select.
Lima.$1,238 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Mar, returning Sat, 3 Apr.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 26 Mar, arriving in Lima.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Lima on Sat, 3 Apr, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,238, select.
Lima.$1,239 per passenger.Departing Sat, 15 Aug, returning Sun, 23 Aug.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 15 Aug, arriving in Lima.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Lima on Sun, 23 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,239, select.
Lima.$1,249 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug, returning Mon, 16 Nov.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Lima.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Lima on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,249, select.
Lima.$1,256 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Wed, 3 Mar.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Lima.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Lima on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,256, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Lima

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to Lima flights are currently cheapest in September.
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Aug
from $1,239
Sep
from $995
Oct
from $1,203
Nov
from $1,185
Dec
from $1,258
Jan
from $1,189
Feb
from $1,185
Mar
from $1,228
Apr
from $1,220
May
from $1,258
Jun
from $1,271

San Francisco International to Lima: Alternative routes

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Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International to Lima: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to Lima is $995. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from San Francisco International to Lima. But we found flights with one or more stops from $995.
As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from San Francisco International to Lima.
The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Lima is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Lima Airport on Tuesday, 1 September 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Francisco International Airport and Lima Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Lima but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Lima is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Delta offers the cheapest flight tickets to Lima.

Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Lima Airport (LIM): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Lima is UTC-5, which is three hours ahead of San Francisco.

  • Leave enough time to make your SFO to LIM flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.

  • We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Lima Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SFO and LIM include:

    • Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport

    • Panama City Tocumen International Airport

    • Cancun Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Lima Airport (LIM)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Lima Airport flight is $566. A return fare right now is $995. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.

  • Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SFO to LIM if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.

  • Getting cheap flights from San Francisco International Airport to Lima Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and bag a great deal.

  • Getting your hands on cheap flights from SFO to LIM is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Lima Airport.

Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of San Francisco International Airport, data shows 78% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.

  • San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • You can expect a trip time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel close to SFO? If you've booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Lima Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Lima Airport (LIM)

  • The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a San Francisco International Airport to Lima Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near LIM instead:

  • Grab a Lima Airport rental car and discover Lima and beyond with your own wheels. Sixt, Alamo and Budget are well-known companies to choose from here.

  • For the best deal, book your ride from Lima Airport around three weeks before travelling.

When to fly to Lima Airport (LIM)

  • The quietest month for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Lima Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Lima based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.

  • Book your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Lima Airport for February if you want to explore Lima during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 26ºC.

  • Search for cheap tickets from SFO to LIM in August if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC and 21ºC on average.

Explore more of Peru

  • Lima has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Peru waiting to be discovered. Around 11 kilometres west of Lima, a trip to Callao will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Islas Palomino, Malecón Pardo La Punta - Callao and Fortaleza Real Felipe.

  • Trujillo is another essential stop in Peru and is around 483 kilometres north-west of Lima. No trip is complete without dropping by Iglesia de La Merced, Plaza de Armas de Trujillo and Playa de Huanchaco.

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