San José (Alajuela) to Lima (SJO–LIM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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LA LATAM Chile
320
4:55 PM
CST
9:40 PM
-05
3h 45m
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LA2408
LA LATAM Chile
320
12:45 PM
-05
3:40 PM
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3h 55m
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San José (Alajuela) to Lima
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,597 mi 3h 45m nonstop +1h ahead 26 1-stop hubs

SJO–LIM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. LATAM Chile leads the route. The flight covers 1,597 miles in approximately 3h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 26 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SJO–LIM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LA LATAM Chile 7 320 3h45 – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – LA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SJO to LIM direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJO to LIM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
679
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Lima is 1 hour ahead of San José (Alajuela).
SJO: CST · LIM: -05

When it's 6:00 PM in San José (Alajuela), it's 7:00 PM in Lima.
Distance & Flight Time
1,597 mi / 2,570 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 45m.
Facts

SJO–LIM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San José (Alajuela) to Lima route.
Route details
Distance1,597 mi / 2,570 km
Flight time3h 45m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections26 hubs
Origin: SJO
Full nameJuan Santamaría International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJO / MROC
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation3,021 ft / 921 m
Destination: LIM
Full nameJorge Chávez International Airport
IATA / ICAOLIM / SPJC
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Passengers/yr24.5M
Elevation113 ft / 34 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJO to LIM flights.
Nonstop flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Jorge Chávez International Airport take approximately 3h 45m. The route covers 1,597 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: LATAM Chile.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from SJO to LIM. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SDQ, CTG, MCO, DFW, PTY, IAD, IAH, UIO, GYE, BOG, MIA, ATL, CIX, SAL, YYZ, JFK, LAX, EWR, MEX, MDE, FRA, YUL, FLL, MAD, AMS and CDG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lima is 1 hour ahead of San José (Alajuela).
Yes, return flights from LIM to SJO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SJO to LIM

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) are connected by nonstop service from LATAM Chile. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SJO to LIM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJO to LIM ranges from 3 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,597 miles (2,570 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

26 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via SDQ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.