Cheap flights from San Jose, Costa Rica to Lima from $243 SJO → LIM

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 38 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $366 to $614.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

No. We hold 6-night return fares on 2 other departure dates within 3 days of 17 Dec, and none is cheaper.

Every date we hold

75 fares on 11 departure dates

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $231 to $252.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 13 Jan 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

14 fares on 2 departure dates

Return

Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 12% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (38 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

One-way

Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 7% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

How much is a return flight from San Jose to Lima?

The cheapest return found recently is $499 with avianca airlines El Salvador, 17 Dec to 23 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $391 with avianca airlines, 12 Dec to 16 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 11 departure dates is usually $509 to $558.

How much is a one-way flight from San Jose to Lima?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $243 with Copa Airlines, 13 Jan 2027, found 6 days ago.

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

In 38 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 12% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure. In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 7% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from San Jose to Lima?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $887 with LATAM Airlines Group, 17 Dec to 23 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $264 with LATAM Airlines Group, 13 Jan 2027, found 6 days ago.

Every nonstop date from San Jose to Lima

How long is the flight from San Jose to Lima?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with LATAM Airlines Group on 13 Jan 2027, takes 3 h 45 min from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Copa Airlines on 13 Jan 2027, takes 5 h 53 min with 1 stop.

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from San Jose to Lima?

Between 12 Dec and 27 Dec, avianca airlines has the cheapest return on 4 of the 11 departure dates we hold, LATAM Airlines Group on 4 and Copa Airlines on 3.