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Connecting route · Peru → United States

Flights from Lima to San Jose

There are no direct flights from Lima to San Jose. The fastest way is one stop via Los Angeles or Atlanta, about 11h 25m door to door (16 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 11h 25m
LIMSJCATL

Lima to San Jose at a glance

Fastest journey11h 25mVia Los Angeles, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or Atlanta

Best ways to fly from Lima to San Jose

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
LIM Los Angeles (LAX) SJC
Leg 1: LATAM Airlines, LATAM Airlines Peru, Korean Air · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Mon01:00 LIM07:24 LAX2h 06m connection09:30 LAX10:25 SJCLATAM Airlines Peru + Delta Air Lines
9 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 11h 25m
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LIM Atlanta (ATL) SJC
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, LATAM Airlines Peru · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon00:30 LIM07:57 ATL1h 48m connection09:45 ATL11:22 SJCDelta Air Lines
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 12h 52m
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3
LIM Salt Lake City (SLC) SJC
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 16m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
7,213 km4,479 miles
Journey time
11h 25mon current schedules
Time difference
-3hSan Jose vs Lima
Currency in San Jose
USD
Airports
LIM → SJC

Flights from Lima to San Jose: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Lima to San Jose?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Los Angeles, Atlanta and Salt Lake City. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Lima to San Jose?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 25m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,213 km.
Where do you change planes between Lima and San Jose?
The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX), Atlanta (ATL) and Salt Lake City (SLC). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Lima and San Jose?
Lima: Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM). San Jose: Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).
What is the time difference between Lima and San Jose?
San Jose is 3 hours behind Lima.

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