Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Lima to San José?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lima and San José takes around 3.8 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Lima and San José?

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The flight distance between Lima and San José is 2573 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Lima and San José?

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Several carriers operate flights between Lima and San José. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Volaris, LATAM Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Lima?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Lima and Cusco, Arequipa, London, Iquitos, Santiago de Chile, Talara, Buenos Aires, Puerto Maldonado, Bogotá, Pucallpa, Trujillo, Juliaca, La Paz, Tarapoto, Rio de Janeiro, Piura, Mexico City, Montreal, Tacna, São Paulo.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from San José?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San José and London, Guatemala City, San Salvador, Cancún, Liberia, Montreal, Tambor, Toronto, Mexico City, Dublin, Manchester, Tamarindo, Bahía Drake, Edinburgh, Bogotá, Panama, Orlando, Winnipeg, Puerto Limón, Quepos.

Question 6

What airports are near Lima?

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The main airport in Lima is Jorge Chávez International. It is also served by Jorge Chávez International.

Question 7

What airports are near San José?

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The main airport in San José is Juan Santamaría International. It is also served by Daniel Oduber Quirós International, Quepos La Managua, Tambor, Limón International, Fortuna Arenal, Tortuguero.

Question 8

What buses and trains depart from Lima?

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A number of bus and train companies depart from Lima, including Cruz del Sur.

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Lima and San José?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Lima and San José thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Lima and San José can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

Which airlines fly between Lima and San José?

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Currently, you can fly between Lima and San José with Copa Airlines, Avianca, LATAM Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Wingo airlines.

Question 12

When's the best time to travel between Lima and San José?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Lima and San José, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 13

What flights operate between Lima and San José?

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Traveling between Lima and San José, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 14

How many airports are there near Lima?

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There are a number of airports in and around Lima. The main one is Jorge Chávez International and other nearby airports include Jorge Chávez International

Question 15

How many airports are there near San José?

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There are a number of airports in and around San José. The main one is Juan Santamaría International and other nearby airports include Daniel Oduber Quirós International, Quepos La Managua, Tambor, Limón International, Fortuna Arenal, Tortuguero.

Question 16

Is it possible to reach Lima by bus or train?

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Yes, Lima has great ground transport connections with the rest of the world. Our price graph doesn't just show prices for flights to and from Lima, it also shows buses and trains.

Question 17

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Lima and San José depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Lima, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Lima and San José arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at San José, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 19

What time do flights between Lima and San José depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Lima, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 20

What time do flights between Lima and San José arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at San José, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£156
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£156
Cheapest round-trip	£346
Average round-trip	£413
Nonstop flights in November	£156 – £217

Airline	Mon 20.11	Tue 21.11	Wed 22.11	Thu 23.11	Fri 24.11	Sat 25.11	Sun 26.11
LATAM Airlines	---	---	1	---	1	---	1
Volaris	---	1	---	---	1	---	1

Airline	Mon 27.11	Tue 28.11	Wed 29.11	Thu 30.11	Fri 01.12	Sat 02.12	Sun 03.12
LATAM Airlines	---	---	1	---	1	---	1
Volaris	---	1	---	---	1	---	1

Airline	Mon 04.12	Tue 05.12	Wed 06.12	Thu 07.12	Fri 08.12	Sat 09.12	Sun 10.12
LATAM Airlines	---	---	1	---	1	---	1
Volaris	---	1	---	---	1	---	1

Airline	Mon 11.12	Tue 12.12	Wed 13.12	Thu 14.12	Fri 15.12	Sat 16.12	Sun 17.12
LATAM Airlines	---	---	1	---	1	---	1
Volaris	---	1	---	---	1	---	1

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Copa Airlines	CMP	CM	Yes	0 0
Avianca	AVA	AV	No	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
LATAM Airlines	LAN	LA	Yes	0 0
Spirit Airlines	NKS	NK	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Wingo airlines	RPB	P5	Yes	Opens 72 days before flight Closes 3 hours before flight

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