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Flights from San Francisco to Lima
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Lima. The fastest way is one stop via Los Angeles or Miami, about 12h 00m door to door (162 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 00m
San Francisco to Lima at a glance
Fastest journey12h 00mVia Los Angeles, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or Miami
Best ways to fly from San Francisco to Lima
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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SFO Los Angeles (LAX) LIM
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: LATAM Airlines, LATAM Airlines Peru, Korean Air
Tue17:45 SFO19:07 LAX2h 23m connection21:30 LAX07:45 LIMAlaska Airlines + LATAM Airlines Peru
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SFO Miami (MIA) LIM
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, LATAM Airlines Peru, Sky Airline Peru
Sat11:45 SFO20:04 MIA3h 41m connection23:45 MIA04:01 LIMAmerican Airlines
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SFO Atlanta (ATL) LIM
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, LATAM Airlines Peru
Tue11:45 SFO19:08 ATL4h 07m connection23:15 ATL04:45 LIMDelta Air Lines + LATAM Airlines Peru
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SFO Mexico City (MEX) LIM
Leg 1: Aeroméxico, United Airlines · Leg 2: Aeroméxico, LATAM Airlines Peru, Volaris
Sun00:00 SFO05:11 MEX5h 49m connection11:00 MEX17:20 LIMAeroméxico
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SFO Toronto (YYZ) LIM
Leg 1: Air Canada, Porter Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, Air Transat
Sat11:45 SFO19:31 YYZ3h 29m connection23:00 YYZ05:51 LIMAir Canada + Air Transat
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
- 7,280 km4,521 miles
- Journey time
- 12h 00mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +3hLima vs San Francisco
- Currency in Lima
- USD
- Airports
- SFO → LIM
Flights from San Francisco to Lima: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Lima?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Los Angeles, Miami and Atlanta. 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 San Francisco to Lima?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 00m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,280 km.
Where do you change planes between San Francisco and Lima?
The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX), Miami (MIA), Atlanta (ATL) and Mexico City (MEX). Alaska Airlines flies both legs via Los Angeles, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Francisco and Lima?
San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Lima: Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Lima?
Lima is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
