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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Lima from £248

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LIM
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Lima
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Lima. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 December 2025.

Fri 12/1223:59SFO - LIM
1 stop20h 56mUnited Airlines
Tue 16/1201:50LIM - SFO
1 stop13h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12£407
Wed 10/1200:36SFO - LIM
1 stop19h 29mCopa Airlines
Thu 18/1210:30LIM - SFO
1 stop15h 47mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/12£413
Tue 30/1223:59SFO - LIM
1 stop20h 56mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/201:50LIM - SFO
1 stop19h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12£429
Sun 14/1200:36SFO - LIM
1 stop15h 39mCopa Airlines
Thu 18/1213:20LIM - SFO
1 stop12h 57mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/12£457
Wed 10/1200:36SFO - LIM
1 stop19h 29mCopa Airlines
Sun 21/1207:00LIM - SFO
1 stop19h 17mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/12£476
Wed 10/1200:36SFO - LIM
1 stop19h 29mCopa Airlines
Tue 16/1213:20LIM - SFO
1 stop12h 57mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/12£521
Wed 10/1200:36SFO - LIM
1 stop19h 29mCopa Airlines
Mon 16/310:30LIM - SFO
1 stop15h 10mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/12£523
Mon 15/1209:59SFO - LIM
1 stop19h 51mDelta
Sun 21/1212:05LIM - SFO
1 stop14h 58mDelta
Deal found 11/12£530
Mon 22/1200:30SFO - LIM
1 stop20h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/101:50LIM - SFO
1 stop22h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12£532
Sat 13/1200:36SFO - LIM
1 stop12h 04mCopa Airlines
Sun 21/1203:30LIM - SFO
1 stop22h 47mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/12£535
Thu 11/1207:20SFO - LIM
1 stop13h 35mUnited Airlines
Wed 24/1201:50LIM - SFO
1 stop18h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12£539
Wed 10/1214:42SFO - LIM
1 stop30h 13mUnited Airlines
Sat 13/1201:50LIM - SFO
1 stop24h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12£559

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Lima

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Lima (LIM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 12 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£406

One-way from

£248

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£711
Delta
  • Delta
  • 8/1-22/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 09m total
  • San Francisco to Lima
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 4/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 25m total
  • San Francisco to Lima
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£34 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Lima that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
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San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Thu 8/1

09:50-08:50

1 stop20h 00m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Thu 22/1

23:40-19:49

1 stop23h 09m

£406

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Sat 17/1

22:55-21:20

2 stops19h 25m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Tue 27/1

23:40-16:05

2 stops19h 25m

£410

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Thu 15/1

23:59-23:55

1 stop20h 56m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Wed 4/2

01:50-17:50

1 stop19h 00m

£429

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Mon 12/1

09:50-08:50

1 stop20h 00m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Thu 12/2

23:40-17:48

1 stop21h 08m

£429

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Mon 26/1

23:05-21:20

1 stop19h 15m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Thu 5/2

12:15-23:25

1 stop14h 10m

£429

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Tue 27/1

22:55-21:20

2 stops19h 25m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Thu 5/2

08:25-23:25

2 stops18h 00m

£432

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Mon 11/5

01:12-22:45

1 stop19h 33m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Thu 21/5

02:35-23:40

1 stop23h 05m

£442

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Sun 4/1

00:30-23:55

1 stop20h 25m

£248

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

09:01-23:55

1 stop11h 54m

£249

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Tue 6/1

00:42-01:20

1 stop21h 38m

£249

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Lima

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Lima

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to Lima. Price data was last updated on 5 December 2025.

Booking 60 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Lima. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Lima?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Lima (average of £198). Flying from San Francisco to Lima in April is currently the most expensive (average of £378). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Lima. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Lima?

    United Airlines and Delta can get you from San Francisco to Lima in just under 20h. Your travel time can differ by up to 56m. The distance between San Francisco and Lima is about 4508 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Lima that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Lima flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Lima?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Lima.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Lima?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Lima by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Lima?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Lima (average of £198). Flying from San Francisco to Lima in April is currently the most expensive (average of £378). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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