Cheap flights from Lima to San Jose, Costa Rica from $210 LIM → SJO

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 34 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $446 to $561.

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

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

No. We hold 35-night return fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 14 Dec, and it is not cheaper.

Every date we hold

57 fares on 5 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $449.

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 35 days, 24 Sept to 9 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $210 to $452.

At $210, the cheapest one-way found recently is at the low end of that range.

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 7 Dec to compare.

Every date we hold

8 fares on 1 departure dates

Return

The cheapest fares were 7 to 13 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (34 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 180 or more days before departure were typically 16% lower than 60 to 89 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 9 Nov (35 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 Lima to San Jose?

The cheapest return found recently is $499 with Copa Airlines, 14 Dec to 18 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $449 with avianca airlines, 25 Jan 2027 to 31 Jan 2027, found 8 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $499 to $528.

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

The cheapest one-way found recently is $210 with Copa Airlines, 7 Dec, found 8 days ago.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Lima to San Jose?

January 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $449, 25 Jan 2027 to 31 Jan 2027, found 8 days ago.

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

In 34 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares were cheapest 7 to 13 days before departure. In 35 days of prices between 24 Sept and 9 Nov, one-way fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 16% lower than 60 to 89 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Lima to San Jose?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $521 with LATAM Airlines Group, 14 Dec to 18 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $211 with LATAM Airlines Group, 7 Dec, found 8 days ago.

How long is the flight from Lima to San Jose?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with LATAM Airlines Group on 7 Dec, takes 3 h 55 min from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Copa Airlines on 7 Dec, takes 16 h 38 min with 1 stop, including a 11 h connection.

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

Between 14 Dec and 23 Feb 2027, Copa Airlines has the cheapest return on 2 of the 5 departure dates we hold, LATAM Airlines Group on 2 and avianca airlines on 1.