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How to get fromSan Jose to Limaby plane, train, subway, or shuttle

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

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  1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)plane plane SJC - LIM
    13h 8m
    $230–874

  2. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)plane plane SFO - LIM
    13h 54m
    $523–1,441

  3. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)plane plane OAK - LIM
    13h 44m
    $376–683

  4. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)plane plane MRY - LIM
    17h 36m
    $300–981

  5. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)plane plane SMF - LIM
    16h 53m
    $264–909

Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration12h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$219Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,221.6 km
  • Duration: 13h 8m

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

Delta, LATAM Chile, and Southwest Airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) every 4 hours.

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