Cheap flights from San Francisco (SJC) to Lima (LIM)

Visiting Lima, Peru by car offers you freedom and control at the same time. It is one of the only ways you can get to the center of Lima, as buses are not allowed to go there. While in Peru, be on the lookout for examples of trapezoid Inca architecture. The trapezoidal design is believed to have offered buildings protection from the frequent earthquakes.

Key Facts

The closest main highway to the airport is Route 100, which runs along the western coast. The quickest way to Lima is via Route 1N, which you can reach from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), bear in mind you’ll need to be careful navigating the area, so a GPS could come in handy.

To rent a car in Peru, you must be 25 years of age and hold a valid passport and driver's license. At the airport, you have a choice of four car rental agencies: Avis, Budget, Dollar and Hertz.

Hints and Tips

There is only one airline that flies nonstop from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to LIM, and that is LATAM Airlines Group, although these flights appear to be few and far between.

Most of the time, flights connect in Los Angeles, Miami or one of several cities in South America. The flight time between the two cities is approximately 12 to 15 hours.