What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Francisco to Lima J Chavez Intl?

Copa Airlines and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from San Francisco to Lima J Chavez Intl

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between San Francisco and Lima?

San Salvador (SAL) was the most common stop: 34% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

What airlines fly to Lima?

Avianca, Copa Airlines and LATAM Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Lima from San Francisco according to our data. Avianca is the first choice among our users, with 37% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Lima. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Lima on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from San Francisco to Lima?

Flights connecting via San Salvador (SAL) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 11h 09m.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from San Francisco to Lima?

San Salvador (SAL) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 41m.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from San Francisco to Lima?

Flights via Salt Lake City (SLC) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $579.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Lima J Chavez Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Lima J Chavez Intl Airport refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to Lima J Chavez Intl Airport?

There are 7 operators available for flights from San Francisco Airport to Lima J Chavez Intl Airport as of May 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Lima J Chavez Intl Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Francisco Airport to Lima J Chavez Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Lima J Chavez Intl Airport?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Lima J Chavez Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Francisco and Lima?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $796 to $551. The lowest price recently found on this route was $534.

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4:15 pm - 8:05 am

SFO

LIM

13h 50m

1 stop

12:15 am - 7:24 pm

LIM

SFO

21h 09m

2 stops

$534LATAM Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Wed, Sep 23

7:25 pm - 10:10 pm

SFO

LIM

24h 45m

1 stop

12:00 pm - 7:22 am

LIM

SFO

21h 22m

1 stop

$541Multiple Airlines

Sun, Jun 7 - Sat, Jun 13

7:00 am - 10:10 pm

SFO

LIM

13h 10m

1 stop

12:00 pm - 12:15 am

LIM

SFO

15h 15m

1 stop

$547LATAM Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Nov 2

1:12 am - 12:55 am

SFO

LIM

21h 43m

1 stop

2:35 am - 11:40 pm

LIM

SFO

23h 05m

1 stop

$551Copa Airlines

Sun, Sep 13 - Sun, Sep 20

7:00 am - 6:30 am

SFO

LIM

21h 30m

2 stops

12:15 am - 7:24 pm

LIM

SFO

21h 09m

2 stops

$553LATAM Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14

7:00 am - 6:30 am

SFO

LIM

21h 30m

2 stops

1:30 pm - 11:45 am

LIM

SFO

24h 15m

2 stops

$556LATAM Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Thu, Sep 24

7:00 am - 6:30 am

SFO

LIM

21h 30m

2 stops

1:30 pm - 1:21 pm

LIM

SFO

25h 51m

2 stops

$557LATAM Airlines

Thu, Aug 13 - Thu, Aug 20

11:51 pm - 10:05 pm

SFO

LIM

20h 14m

1 stop

12:10 pm - 12:25 pm

LIM

SFO

26h 15m

2 stops

$560Multiple Airlines

Mon, Jun 1 - Mon, Jun 8

9:15 pm - 9:25 pm

SFO

LIM

22h 10m

1 stop

11:05 pm - 10:59 pm

LIM

SFO

25h 54m

1 stop

$563United Airlines

Sun, May 31 - Mon, Jun 8

4:30 pm - 10:05 pm

SFO

LIM

27h 35m

2 stops

8:45 am - 12:49 pm

LIM

SFO

30h 04m

1 stop

$565Multiple Airlines

Wed, Jul 1 - Wed, Jul 8

LATAM Airlines flights from San Francisco to Lima

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LATAM Airlines

Sep 14

SFO4:15 pmSan Francisco

13h 50m

1 stop

LIM8:05 amLima J Chavez Intl

Sep 23

LIM12:15 amLima J Chavez Intl

21h 09m

2 stops

SFO7:24 pmSan Francisco

$534

LATAM Airlines

Oct 19

SFO7:00 amSan Francisco

13h 10m

1 stop

LIM10:10 pmLima J Chavez Intl

Nov 2

LIM12:00 pmLima J Chavez Intl

15h 15m

1 stop

SFO12:15 amSan Francisco

$547

LATAM Airlines

Sep 10

SFO7:00 amSan Francisco

21h 30m

2 stops

LIM6:30 amLima J Chavez Intl

Sep 14

LIM12:15 amLima J Chavez Intl

21h 09m

2 stops

SFO7:24 pmSan Francisco

$553

United Airlines flights from San Francisco to Lima

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United Airlines

May 31

SFO9:15 pmSan Francisco

22h 10m

1 stop

LIM9:25 pmLima J Chavez Intl

Jun 8

LIM11:05 pmLima J Chavez Intl

25h 54m

1 stop

SFO10:59 pmSan Francisco

$563

United Airlines

May 26

SFO5:00 amSan Francisco

16h 00m

1 stop

LIM11:00 pmLima J Chavez Intl

Jun 7

LIM11:05 pmLima J Chavez Intl

36h 04m

1 stop

SFO9:09 amSan Francisco

$575

United Airlines

Oct 17

SFO5:15 pmSan Francisco

27h 45m

1 stop

LIM11:00 pmLima J Chavez Intl

Oct 30

LIM1:30 amLima J Chavez Intl

34h 55m

1 stop

SFO10:25 amSan Francisco

$584

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SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Mon 9/14

4:15 pm-8:05 am

1 stop13h 50m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Wed 9/23

12:15 am-7:24 pm

2 stops21h 09m

$534

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Sun 6/7

7:25 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop24h 45m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Sat 6/13

12:00 pm-7:22 am

1 stop21h 22m

$541

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SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Mon 10/19

7:00 am-10:10 pm

1 stop13h 10m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Mon 11/2

12:00 pm-12:15 am

1 stop15h 15m

$547

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Sun 9/13

1:12 am-12:55 am

1 stop21h 43m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Sun 9/20

2:35 am-11:40 pm

1 stop23h 05m

$551

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Thu 9/10

7:00 am-6:30 am

2 stops21h 30m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Mon 9/14

12:15 am-7:24 pm

2 stops21h 09m

$553

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Thu 9/17

7:00 am-6:30 am

2 stops21h 30m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Thu 9/24

1:30 pm-11:45 am

2 stops24h 15m

$556

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Thu 8/13

7:00 am-6:30 am

2 stops21h 30m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Thu 8/20

1:30 pm-1:21 pm

2 stops25h 51m

$557

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Mon 6/1

11:51 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop20h 14m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Mon 6/8

12:10 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops26h 15m

$560

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Sun 5/31

9:15 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop22h 10m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Mon 6/8

11:05 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop25h 54m

$563

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Wed 7/1

4:30 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops27h 35m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Wed 7/8

8:45 am-12:49 pm

1 stop30h 04m

$565

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Francisco and Lima?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Lima?

The cheapest month to fly to Lima from San Francisco is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $611, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of February, then book flights to Lima from San Francisco during September instead. Flights to Lima in September, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around $632.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Lima?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Lima from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Lima for around $690 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Lima from San Francisco for as low as $649 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on San Francisco to Lima flights?

You could potentially save up to 13% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to Lima flight.

How have San Francisco to Lima flight prices changed over time?

As of May 2026, prices for San Francisco to Lima flights are approximately 21% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San Francisco to Lima

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Fastest flight time	12h 10m
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The fastest flight from San Francisco to Lima takes 12h 10m

There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Lima. There are no popular flight routes from San Francisco to Lima.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Lima

How far is San Francisco to Lima J Chavez Intl by plane?
San Francisco and Lima J Chavez Intl are 4520.9 mi apart from one another. Flights usually cover this in 12h 10m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Lima J Chavez Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Lima J Chavez Intl Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to Lima J Chavez Intl Airport?
There are 7 operators available for flights from San Francisco Airport to Lima J Chavez Intl Airport as of May 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Lima J Chavez Intl Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Francisco Airport to Lima J Chavez Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Lima J Chavez Intl Airport?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Lima J Chavez Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from San Francisco to Lima?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from San Francisco to Lima is Avianca, representing 31% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are Copa Airlines at 27%, LATAM Airlines at 14%, and Delta at 11%.

Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Lima

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Avianca	PriceFrom $332	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.5 2,519 reviews	Search Avianca flights
Delta	PriceFrom $359	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,460 reviews	Search Delta flights
LATAM Airlines	PriceFrom $372	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,910 reviews	Search LATAM Airlines flights
Copa Airlines	PriceFrom $388	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,578 reviews	Search Copa Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $530	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,679 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $543	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,673 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Aeromexico	PriceFrom $602	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,520 reviews	Search Aeromexico flights

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