How long is the flight from San Francisco to Lima?

Copa Airlines, Avianca, and Delta can get you from San Francisco to Lima in just under 14h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 29m. The distance between San Francisco and Lima is about 4508 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Lima?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Lima flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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.

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).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Lima?

Departing on a Wednesday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 31% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 46 days in advance, which can save you up to 13% on flights from San Francisco to Lima compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 46 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at £482. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from £557.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Lima?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, September can be a great choice for travel to Lima. Flights to Lima from San Francisco in September are about £537 on average during September, but can be found for as low as £352.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to LIM?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to Lima as you normally would.

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.

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£259+ Flights from San Francisco to Lima

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Lima

Round-trip from	£424
One-way from	£259
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	£472

Avianca
15/10-4/11
4 total stops
34h 35m total
San Francisco to Lima

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United Airlines
26/10
1 total stop
20h 57m total
San Francisco to Lima

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£59 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£23 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 September 2025.

Wed 15/1000:05SFO - LIM

2 stops17h 15mAvianca

Tue 4/1107:30LIM - SFO

2 stops17h 20mAvianca

Deal found 11/9£424

Sat 8/1100:36SFO - LIM

1 stop21h 19mCopa Airlines

Tue 18/1110:30LIM - SFO

1 stop15h 47mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/9£430

Sat 25/1000:10SFO - LIM

2 stops22h 40mAvianca

Sun 2/1117:35LIM - SFO

2 stops21h 25mAvianca

Deal found 11/9£434

Thu 9/1014:20SFO - LIM

2 stops17h 10mAvianca

Thu 16/1006:45LIM - SFO

2 stops19h 10mAvianca

Deal found 11/9£435

Thu 2/1023:57SFO - LIM

1 stop19h 13mDelta

Wed 8/1000:50LIM - SFO

1 stop21h 04mDelta

Deal found 11/9£439

Thu 2/1013:37SFO - LIM

2 stops14h 48mDelta

Mon 20/1000:15LIM - SFO

2 stops19h 37mDelta

Deal found 11/9£442

Sat 18/1001:31SFO - LIM

1 stop15h 44mCopa Airlines

Mon 27/1010:30LIM - SFO

1 stop15h 09mCopa Airlines

Deal found 10/9£448

Best flights from San Francisco to Lima
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Lima that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

Sat 8/1100:36SFO - LIM

1 stop21h 19mCopa Airlines

Tue 18/1110:30LIM - SFO

1 stop15h 47mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/9£430

Tue 14/1002:30SFO - LIM

2 stops14h 50mAvianca

Wed 15/1001:40LIM - SFO

1 stop12h 55mAvianca

Deal found 11/9£435

Mon 23/206:00SFO - LIM

1 stop11h 55mDelta

Mon 9/312:15LIM - SFO

1 stop24h 20mDelta

Deal found 11/9£439

Sat 18/1019:05SFO - LIM

1 stop25h 55mUnited Airlines

Fri 31/1001:30LIM - SFO

1 stop15h 21mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/9£470

Tue 30/923:57SFO - LIM

2 stops19h 43mDelta

Tue 7/1008:15LIM - SFO

2 stops17h 50mDelta

Deal found 11/9£442

Sat 25/1001:36SFO - LIM

1 stop21h 44mCopa Airlines

Mon 3/1110:30LIM - SFO

1 stop15h 47mCopa Airlines

Deal found 10/9£448

Sat 10/107:18SFO - LIM

1 stop13h 37mUnited Airlines

Thu 26/201:50LIM - SFO

1 stop18h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/9£475

Mon 23/200:42SFO - LIM

1 stop19h 03mCopa Airlines

Mon 9/302:35LIM - SFO

1 stop23h 05mCopa Airlines

Deal found 10/9£453

Thu 23/1001:31SFO - LIM

1 stop21h 24mCopa Airlines

Fri 7/1110:30LIM - SFO

1 stop15h 47mCopa Airlines

Deal found 10/9£463

Mon 9/200:42SFO - LIM

1 stop19h 58mCopa Airlines

Tue 17/203:30LIM - SFO

1 stop22h 50mCopa Airlines

Deal found 12/9£467

Last-minute flights from San Francisco to Lima
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Lima. Data last updated 12 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Wed 24/900:05SFO - LIM

2 stops17h 15mAvianca

Wed 8/1020:25LIM - SFO

2 stops-5h 0-50mAvianca

Deal found 11/9£455

Thu 2/1022:50SFO - LIM

1 stop20h 20mDelta

Mon 13/1012:00LIM - SFO

1 stop13h 14mDelta

Deal found 12/9£439

Thu 9/1014:20SFO - LIM

1 stop11h 05mAvianca

Thu 16/1006:45LIM - SFO

2 stops18h 00mAvianca

Deal found 11/9£435

Wed 15/1000:05SFO - LIM

2 stops17h 15mAvianca

Tue 4/1107:30LIM - SFO

2 stops17h 20mAvianca

Deal found 11/9£424

Sat 18/1001:31SFO - LIM

1 stop15h 44mCopa Airlines

Mon 27/1010:30LIM - SFO

1 stop15h 09mCopa Airlines

Deal found 10/9£448

Sat 25/1000:10SFO - LIM

2 stops22h 40mAvianca

Sun 2/1117:35LIM - SFO

2 stops21h 25mAvianca

Deal found 11/9£434

One-way flights from San Francisco to Lima
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Lima. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

Sun 26/1000:43SFO - LIM

1 stop20h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9£259

Mon 5/107:02SFO - LIM

1 stop13h 53mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/9£260

Fri 31/1001:36SFO - LIM

1 stop21h 19mCopa Airlines

Deal found 12/9£261

Sun 23/1100:43SFO - LIM

1 stop20h 12mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/9£264

Wed 22/1001:31SFO - LIM

1 stop15h 44mCopa Airlines

Deal found 12/9£276

Mon 15/1213:15SFO - LIM

1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9£292

Sat 22/1119:10SFO - LIM

1 stop25h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/9£305

Sun 4/100:42SFO - LIM

1 stop19h 58mCopa Airlines

Deal found 11/9£316

Fri 10/1000:43SFO - LIM

1 stop20h 17mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/9£318

Thu 9/1001:31SFO - LIM

1 stop21h 24mCopa Airlines

Deal found 12/9£351

Fri 2/100:42SFO - LIM

1 stop15h 33mCopa Airlines

Deal found 11/9£396

Wed 19/1121:30SFO - LIM

2 stops19h 45mDelta

Deal found 10/9£432

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SFO - LIM

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Sat 8/11

00:36-00:55

1 stop21h 19m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Tue 18/11

10:30-23:17

1 stop15h 47m

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San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

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Tue 14/10

02:30-19:20

2 stops14h 50m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Wed 15/10

01:40-12:35

1 stop12h 55m

£435

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Mon 23/2

06:00-20:55

1 stop11h 55m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Mon 9/3

12:15-10:35

1 stop24h 20m

£439

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Tue 30/9

23:57-21:40

2 stops19h 43m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Tue 7/10

08:15-00:05

2 stops17h 50m

£442

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Sat 25/10

01:36-01:20

1 stop21h 44m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Mon 3/11

10:30-23:17

1 stop15h 47m

£448

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Mon 23/2

00:42-22:45

1 stop19h 03m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Mon 9/3

02:35-23:40

1 stop23h 05m

£453

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Thu 23/10

01:31-00:55

1 stop21h 24m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Fri 7/11

10:30-23:17

1 stop15h 47m

£463

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Mon 9/2

00:42-23:40

1 stop19h 58m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Tue 17/2

03:30-23:20

1 stop22h 50m

£467

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Sat 18/10

19:05-23:00

1 stop25h 55m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Fri 31/10

01:30-14:51

1 stop15h 21m

£470

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Sat 10/1

07:18-23:55

1 stop13h 37m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Thu 26/2

01:50-17:08

1 stop18h 18m

£475

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

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.

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How long is the flight from San Francisco to Lima?
Copa Airlines, Avianca, and Delta can get you from San Francisco to Lima in just under 14h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 29m. 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, 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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