Flying from Lima Airport (LIM) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco is three hours behind Lima and is in the UTC-8 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your LIM to SFO flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Lima Airport to San Francisco International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between LIM and SFO include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Miami International Airport
Cancun Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lima Airport (LIM) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Lima Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight is P21,337. A round-trip fare is currently P39,180. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from LIM to SFO. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from Lima Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Snapping up cheap flights from LIM to SFO is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Lima Airport to San Francisco International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Lima Airport (LIM)
82% of flights leaving Lima Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. Given its dependable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when flying out of LIM.
Central Lima to Lima Airport is around 13 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Lima Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near LIM:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
If you're coming in on a late Lima Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near SFO:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and explore beyond San Francisco's usual tourist stops.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from San Francisco International Airport around one week ahead.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
From San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco is approximately 21 kilometers away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Lima Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to San Francisco in March.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your flights from Lima Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LIM to SFO in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
San Francisco has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be discovered. About 64 kilometers south-east of San Francisco, a visit to San Jose will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
Around 257 kilometers south-east of San Francisco, Fresno is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.