How long is the flight from San Francisco to Lima?

United Airlines and Copa Airlines can get you from San Francisco to Lima in just under 12h 06m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 39m. The distance between San Francisco and Lima is about 4508 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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 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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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.

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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 October 2026.

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Round-trip from	£529
One-way from	£274
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£558

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41h 52m total
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00:00-21:00

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00:00-21:00

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£274

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00:00-21:00

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21:42-19:25

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00:00-21:00

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£274

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08:55-08:05

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Wed 31/12

00:00-21:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£274

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Fri 15/1

23:45-23:55

1 stop21h 10m

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Wed 31/12

00:00-21:00

Nonstop0h 00m

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00:00-21:00

Nonstop0h 00m

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

Booking 47 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Lima (average of £467). Flying from San Francisco to Lima in December is currently the most expensive (average of £653). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to Lima?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Lima flights typically cost between £516 and £661 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £529 on United Airlines (21 Jan–30 Jan).

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How long is the flight from San Francisco to Lima?
United Airlines and Copa Airlines can get you from San Francisco to Lima in just under 12h 06m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 39m. 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Lima (average of £467). Flying from San Francisco to Lima in December is currently the most expensive (average of £653). 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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Booking 47 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.

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How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to Lima?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Lima flights typically cost between £516 and £661 in January.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £529 on United Airlines (21 Jan–30 Jan).

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San Francisco to Lima flights typically cost between £516 and £661 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £529 on United Airlines (21 Jan–30 Jan).