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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Lima from £206

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 21/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LIM
28 May — 4 Jun1
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 28 April 2026.

Wed 6/520:16
SFO
-
LIM
1 stop17h 24m
Copa Airlines
Wed 20/507:00
LIM
-
SFO
1 stop18h 40m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 24/4£408
Mon 17/807:00
SFO
-
LIM
1 stop13h 10m
Delta
Thu 24/908:15
LIM
-
SFO
2 stops17h 47m
Delta
Deal found 24/4£411
Mon 4/521:35
SFO
-
LIM
1 stop22h 20m
Delta
Wed 20/512:05
LIM
-
SFO
1 stop24h 05m
Delta
Deal found 27/4£411
Mon 8/607:00
SFO
-
LIM
1 stop13h 10m
Delta
Fri 12/612:00
LIM
-
SFO
1 stop22h 23m
Delta
Deal found 27/4£417
Tue 18/816:15
SFO
-
LIM
1 stop13h 50m
Delta
Thu 24/908:15
LIM
-
SFO
2 stops17h 47m
Delta
Deal found 24/4£418
Tue 22/901:12
SFO
-
LIM
1 stop22h 08m
Copa Airlines
Wed 7/1004:00
LIM
-
SFO
1 stop21h 40m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 24/4£419
Sat 2/506:00
SFO
-
LIM
2 stops21h 00m
Delta
Thu 14/500:05
LIM
-
SFO
1 stop22h 59m
Delta
Deal found 27/4£420
Wed 27/501:12
SFO
-
LIM
1 stop20h 28m
Copa Airlines
Fri 29/513:20
LIM
-
SFO
1 stop12h 20m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 24/4£423
Sun 31/507:15
SFO
-
LIM
1 stop12h 55m
Delta
Sat 6/612:00
LIM
-
SFO
1 stop22h 23m
Delta
Deal found 25/4£424
Thu 17/920:21
SFO
-
LIM
1 stop17h 19m
Copa Airlines
Thu 24/904:00
LIM
-
SFO
1 stop21h 40m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 28/4£425
Mon 7/907:00
SFO
-
LIM
1 stop13h 10m
Delta
Mon 14/908:15
LIM
-
SFO
2 stops17h 47m
Delta
Deal found 27/4£428
Mon 19/1001:12
SFO
-
LIM
1 stop12h 28m
Copa Airlines
Sun 25/1002:15
LIM
-
SFO
1 stop23h 25m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 28/4£430

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 28 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£408

One-way from

£206

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£490
Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 22/9-30/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 13m total
  • San Francisco to Lima
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 21/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 10m total
  • San Francisco to Lima
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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 28 April 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Wed 2/9

20:21-19:15

1 stop20h 54m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Wed 9/9

11:00-23:40

1 stop14h 40m

£408

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Mon 1/6

08:25-05:00

2 stops18h 35m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Tue 16/6

12:00-23:25

1 stop13h 25m

£420

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Wed 27/5

01:12-01:20

1 stop22h 08m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Fri 29/5

13:20-23:40

1 stop12h 20m

£425

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Thu 17/9

20:21-15:40

1 stop17h 19m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Thu 24/9

04:00-23:40

1 stop21h 40m

£425

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Tue 8/9

07:00-05:00

2 stops20h 00m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Thu 17/9

00:15-16:55

2 stops18h 40m

£428
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Mon 8/6

07:00-22:10

1 stop13h 10m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Tue 9/6

00:50-15:53

1 stop17h 03m

£471

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Mon 15/6

21:56-22:00

2 stops22h 04m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Tue 23/6

12:00-23:25

1 stop13h 25m

£474

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Mon 25/5

14:43-08:05

1 stop15h 22m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Mon 24/8

00:15-16:55

2 stops18h 40m

£474

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Tue 12/5

22:55-21:40

2 stops20h 45m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Fri 29/5

08:55-00:46

2 stops17h 51m

£474

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Sat 13/6

23:59-05:00

2 stops27h 01m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Tue 23/6

00:50-18:58

1 stop20h 08m

£474

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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?

Booking 71 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 £453). Flying from San Francisco to Lima in December is currently the most expensive (average of £662). 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 and Delta can get you from San Francisco to Lima in just under 12h 28m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 32m. 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 £453). Flying from San Francisco to Lima in December is currently the most expensive (average of £662). 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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