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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Lima from £242

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 24/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LIM
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

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 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£394

One-way from

£242

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£507
Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 12/5-11/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 48m total
  • San Francisco to Lima
Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 24/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 47m total
  • San Francisco to Lima
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£59 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£22 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Lima

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 April 2025.

Mon 12/501:37SFO - LIM
1 stop19h 08mCopa Airlines
Wed 11/611:00LIM - SFO
1 stop14h 40mCopa Airlines
Deal found 30/4£394
Mon 21/721:35SFO - LIM
2 stops22h 10mDelta
Tue 5/823:20LIM - SFO
1 stop21h 26mDelta
Deal found 29/4£481
Wed 1/1000:43SFO - LIM
1 stop20h 17mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/1000:40LIM - SFO
1 stop25h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/4£490
Sat 2/814:31SFO - LIM
1 stop29h 14mMultiple Airlines
Wed 13/808:50LIM - SFO
2 stops27h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£532

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Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Lima

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Mon 12/5

01:37-22:45

1 stop19h 08m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Wed 11/6

11:00-23:40

1 stop14h 40m

£394

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Mon 21/7

21:35-21:45

2 stops22h 10m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Thu 7/8

08:50-00:40

2 stops17h 50m

£481

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Wed 1/10

00:43-23:00

1 stop20h 17m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Sun 12/10

00:40-23:59

1 stop25h 19m

£490

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Sat 2/8

14:31-21:45

1 stop29h 14m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Wed 13/8

08:50-10:17

2 stops27h 27m

£532

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Fri 13/6

14:20-10:40

2 stops42h 20m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Fri 20/6

09:25-16:10

2 stops32h 45m

£11,346

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Sun 24/8

01:28-19:15

1 stop15h 47m

£242

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Sun 8/6

06:00-22:10

1 stop14h 10m

£289

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Thu 19/6

14:31-21:45

1 stop29h 14m

£326

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Sat 19/7

00:05-17:40

2 stops15h 35m

£356

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Tue 17/6

00:43-23:00

1 stop20h 17m

£386

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 30/4

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Lima

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Estimated return price
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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 25 April 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Lima (average of £785). Flying from San Francisco to Lima in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,197). 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.

Rainfall in Lima by month

Plan your trip to Lima by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Lima ranges from 0.0 - 0.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 0.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Lima when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Lima by month

Plan your trip to Lima by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Lima, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 17.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Lima

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lima. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Lima. Reviews last updated 30 April 2025.

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very Good

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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.
  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Lima round-trip?

    Copa Airlines, at £394, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Lima.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Delta and United Airlines. Users have found that Copa Airlines is 27% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Lima one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Copa Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £242. Users have also found prices from £289 and £356 on Delta and Avianca, respectively.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Lima (average of £785). Flying from San Francisco to Lima in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,197). 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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