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How to get fromSan Jose to Peruby plane, train, subway, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from San Jose to Peru by plane, train, subway, or bus

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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 35m
    $258–920

  2. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Fresno, CAbus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)plane plane FAT - LIM
    18h 20m
    $245–850

  3. 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
    14h 22m
    $451–1,438

  4. 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
    14h 1m
    $364–880

  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
    17h 13m
    $293–950

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

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration12h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$243Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,220.2 km
  • Duration: 13h 35m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and 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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