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How to get fromSan Francisco to Limaby plane, train, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco to Lima by plane, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)plane plane SFO - LIM
    13h 44m
    $447–1,033

  2. Shuttle to Sonoma County Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from San Francisco Pier 27 to Santa Rosa Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)plane plane STS - LIM
    16h 27m
    $232–781

  3. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)plane plane SJC - LIM
    15h 7m
    $299–985

  4. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)plane plane OAK - LIM
    13h 43m
    $413–829

  5. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)plane plane SMF - LIM
    17h 8m
    $339–1,186

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) flights

Calendar58Weekly Planes
Duration13h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$224Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,289.9 km
  • Duration: 13h 44m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Lima, Peru?

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., Delta, and five other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) every 4 hours.

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