Skip to flight results
Data updated: 2026-10-28 13:23:54

San José (SJO) to Lima (LIM) Flights

Compare flights from San José to Lima, explore popular airlines, airports, and travel tips.
Get the latest collected flight schedules, prices, and route information all in one place.
SJO········· ·········LIM
Juan Santamaría International AirportJorge Chávez International Airport
Distance
1,589 miles
Flight time
3h 45m
Time difference
LIM is 1h ahead
Departure date
Return date

Flights from San José to Lima

All times are shown in local time. Prices are for one-way, per adult, including taxes and fees.

Transfers
Airlines
Airline allianceAirlines
Departure / arrival
Departure time (local time)Arrival time (local time)
Airport
Departure airports
Arrival airports
Collected nonstop flight records from SJO to LIM on 2026-10-29
16:55SJOCST UTC−63h 45m
····· ✈ ·····
Nonstop
21:40LIMPET UTC−5$243.00One-way
Flight details

Flight route map

San José (SJO) to Lima (LIM) Non-stop flight routes illustrated on a map.

Flights from San José (SJO), Alajuela Province, to Lima (LIM), Lima Region, are shown on the map. Based on recorded flight history, the distance is approximately 1,589 miles.

Departure
Juan Santamaría International Airport · Alajuela Province, Costa Rica · 9° 59' 38" N 84° 12' 32" W
Flight route
1,589 miles · 3h 45m
Direction
162.08° (SSE)
Geographic midpoint
The geographic midpoint is at latitude -1.01597, longitude -80.67378, approximately 798.61 miles from both airports.
Great-circle distance
1,597.2 miles
Driving route
1,806 miles · 36 hr 20 min
Time difference
LIM is 1h ahead
Destination
Jorge Chávez International Airport · Lima Region, Peru · 12° 01' 19" S 77° 06' 51" W
Distance and time are approximate; flight schedules and local times may change.

Route information

Distance
1,589 miles
Average flight time
3h 45m
Time difference
LIM is 1h ahead
Route direction
The initial bearing on the course from San José to Lima is 162.08°, and the compass direction is SSE.

Airport information

Juan Santamaría International Airport

Juan Santamaría International Airport
San José, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica
9° 59' 38" N, 84° 12' 32" W
Elevation: 3,021 ft (921 m)
Time zone: CST UTC−6
View airport details

What's the weather like in San José and Lima?

Temperature unit:

SJO · San José

80°FSunnyFeels like 88°F
Humidity
63%
Wind
4 mph
Precipitation
0 mm

LIM · Lima

82°FMainly clearFeels like 89°F
Humidity
65%
Wind
9 mph
Precipitation
0 mm
Wed, Oct 2882°F | 72°FModerate drizzle
Thu, Oct 2982°F | 71°FOvercast
Fri, Oct 3083°F | 73°FOvercast
Sat, Oct 3183°F | 73°FOvercast
Sun, Nov 183°F | 73°FOvercast

Popular airlines from San José to Lima

Popular airports near San José

Popular airports near Lima

Everything you need to know for your flight from San José to Lima

Which departure days are usually cheaper?

If you have flexibility with your travel dates, Tuesday and Wednesday departures are consistently your best bet for finding the lowest airfares. Across global flight routes, flying midweek can easily save you 10% to 20% compared to weekend departures, mainly because you avoid both Monday business trips and Friday weekend getaways. On the flip side, Fridays and Sundays tend to be the most expensive days of the week as leisure travelers head out and return. Another insider tip: opting for early morning flights (before 7:00 AM) or overnight red-eyes often unlocks additional savings while helping you breeze through airport security lines.

How far in advance do fares usually reach their lowest point?

There is no fixed booking window that guarantees the lowest fare for Costa Rica to Peru (CR-PE). Once your plans are clearer, compare prices for your intended dates and nearby alternatives, using the same cabin, baggage and change conditions. Choose a fare that fits your budget and flexibility; waiting can result in either lower prices or fewer suitable options.

Which travel month has the lowest reference fare, and by how much?

In average round-trip fares grouped by travel month over the past 12 months, Apr is lowest at USD 336. Compared with the selected date's calendar month average of USD 376, the difference is USD 40. This is not a quote for a specific date or nonstop flight.

Should I book now or wait for a lower fare?

If you can change departure dates, the price calendar shows a reference fare of USD 240 on 2026-12-02, USD 3 below the selected date. Prices for different departure dates cannot predict whether the same flight will get cheaper later; check the latest price and availability before booking.

How much could changing the departure date by a few days save?

Among available departure dates within three days of the selected date, the same-currency reference nonstop fare of USD 243 on 2026-10-29 is tied for the lowest. Fares on different dates may not be for the same cabin or fare product; check the latest price and availability before booking.