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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Lima from £251

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 23/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LIM
30 Dec — 6 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 30 November 2025.

Fri 5/1217:07SFO - LIM
1 stop12h 43mDelta
Thu 18/1212:05LIM - SFO
1 stop14h 58mDelta
Deal found 30/11£412
Sun 30/1121:30SFO - LIM
2 stops21h 10mDelta
Mon 15/1208:25LIM - SFO
2 stops18h 55mDelta
Deal found 30/11£415
Fri 28/1100:43SFO - LIM
1 stop20h 12mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/1201:50LIM - SFO
1 stop32h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/11£420
Sat 6/1223:59SFO - LIM
1 stop20h 56mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/301:30LIM - SFO
1 stop18h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/11£434
Sun 7/1200:43SFO - LIM
1 stop20h 12mUnited Airlines
Tue 16/1201:50LIM - SFO
1 stop22h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/11£437
Wed 10/1217:07SFO - LIM
1 stop12h 43mDelta
Wed 17/1212:05LIM - SFO
1 stop13h 08mDelta
Deal found 29/11£440
Fri 28/1100:30SFO - LIM
2 stops18h 10mDelta
Sun 7/1200:50LIM - SFO
1 stop19h 50mDelta
Deal found 28/11£443
Sun 30/1100:36SFO - LIM
1 stop15h 39mCopa Airlines
Tue 9/1207:00LIM - SFO
1 stop19h 17mCopa Airlines
Deal found 28/11£451
Tue 2/1205:00SFO - LIM
1 stop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 21/1201:50LIM - SFO
1 stop20h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/11£453
Wed 10/1209:59SFO - LIM
1 stop19h 51mDelta
Mon 19/100:50LIM - SFO
1 stop17h 18mDelta
Deal found 30/11£459
Sun 30/1100:43SFO - LIM
1 stop20h 12mUnited Airlines
Sun 21/1201:50LIM - SFO
1 stop20h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/11£460
Wed 10/1209:59SFO - LIM
1 stop19h 51mDelta
Wed 21/111:50LIM - SFO
2 stops25h 40mDelta
Deal found 30/11£462

Cheap 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 30 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£440

One-way from

£251

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£530
Delta
  • Delta
  • 10/12-17/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 51m total
  • San Francisco to Lima
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 23/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 40m total
  • San Francisco to Lima
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£41 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 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 30 November 2025.
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San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Tue 28/4

01:23-23:40

1 stop20h 17m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Wed 6/5

07:00-23:40

1 stop18h 40m

£447

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Sun 18/1

07:18-23:55

1 stop13h 37m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Sun 1/2

01:50-17:50

1 stop19h 00m

£456

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Wed 14/1

13:20-08:50

1 stop16h 30m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Fri 30/1

23:40-12:45

1 stop16h 05m

£456

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Wed 14/1

05:00-23:55

1 stop15h 55m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Thu 29/1

01:50-12:20

1 stop13h 30m

£456

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Wed 14/1

13:20-08:50

1 stop16h 30m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Fri 30/1

00:05-20:25

2 stops23h 20m

£456

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Wed 14/1

05:00-23:55

1 stop15h 55m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Sun 1/2

01:50-17:50

1 stop19h 00m

£456

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Sat 17/1

16:03-08:10

1 stop13h 07m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Mon 26/1

00:50-12:39

1 stop14h 49m

£456

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Sat 17/1

07:18-23:55

1 stop13h 37m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Sun 1/2

01:50-17:50

1 stop19h 00m

£456

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Sat 17/1

07:18-23:55

1 stop13h 37m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Wed 28/1

01:50-16:50

1 stop18h 00m

£456

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Wed 29/4

00:45-23:00

1 stop20h 15m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Thu 7/5

00:55-12:18

1 stop13h 23m

£456

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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 28 November 2025.

Booking 63 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 £200). Flying from San Francisco to Lima in April is currently the most expensive (average of £382). 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?

    Copa Airlines and United Airlines can get you from San Francisco to Lima in just under 15h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 22m. 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 £200). Flying from San Francisco to Lima in April is currently the most expensive (average of £382). 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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