Lima to San Francisco (LIM–SFO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Lima to San Francisco
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 4,511 mi 10h 57m nonstop -2h behind 17 1-stop hubs

LIM–SFO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 4,511 miles in approximately 10h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LIM–SFO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 – – – Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LIM to SFO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
SAL ~16h 55m PTY ~20h 26m MCO ~20h 35m MEX ~21h 46m CUN ~22h 19m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,304
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LIM → SFO
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
Return
SFO → LIM
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
San Francisco is 2 hours behind Lima.
LIM: -05 · SFO: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Lima, it's 4:00 PM in San Francisco.
Distance & Flight Time
4,511 mi / 7,259 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 57m.
Getting from SFO

BART from SFO station (free AirTrain from any terminal to the station) to downtown San Francisco takes 30–40 minutes ($10.45 to Embarcadero). Traffic on 101 can make taxis and ride-hails much slower during peak hours; BART skips all of that. BART also reaches Oakland, Berkeley, and Millbrae for Caltrain connections.Ride-hails from SFO use a dedicated garage pickup area; follow signs. Taxis are metered; downtown SF costs $40–60. Caltrain to the Peninsula (Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose) requires taking BART to Millbrae station for the transfer. Rental cars are at a consolidated facility accessible by AirTrain.

San Francisco Climate

Coastal fog dominates the climate pattern. The thick marine layer ("Karl the Fog") rolls into SFO from the Pacific regularly in summer (June–September), causing significant low-visibility delays even on days that appear sunny inland. Morning fog burns off by afternoon most days, but persistent IFR conditions can last all day. This is the primary flight disruption risk at SFO.

Temperatures are mild year-round (10–20°C) with little seasonal variation. Winters bring rain (December–March) and occasional atmospheric river events that cause brief but intense flooding on the 101. Summers are cool. Pack a light jacket year-round. Wind off the bay affects small aircraft approach paths.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

LIM–SFO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lima to San Francisco route.
Route details
Distance4,511 mi / 7,259 km
Flight time10h 57m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections17 hubs
Origin: LIM
Full nameJorge Chávez International Airport
IATA / ICAOLIM / SPJC
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Passengers/yr24.5M
Elevation113 ft / 34 m
Destination: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LIM to SFO flights.
Nonstop flights from Jorge Chávez International Airport to San Francisco International Airport take approximately 10h 57m. The route covers 4,511 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SAL, PTY, MCO, MEX, CUN, MIA, IAH, EWR, LAX, FLL, ATL, YUL, JFK, SJO, YYZ, CDG and AMS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Francisco is 2 hours behind Lima.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from LIM to SFO

Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines.

LIM to SFO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LIM to SFO ranges from 10 hours 57 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,511 miles (7,259 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via SAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.