Travelling from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM): what you need to know
Lima's timezone is UTC-5, making Lima two hours ahead of San Diego.
Leave plenty of time to catch your SAN to LIM flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from San Diego International Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between SAN and LIM include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way San Diego International Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport flight is RM1,219. A return fare is currently RM2,013. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SAN to LIM, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from San Diego International Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from SAN to LIM by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Diego International Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about San Diego International Airport (SAN)
The address for SAN is Airport Drive.
When it comes to the on-time performance of San Diego International Airport, data shows 71.38% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
San Diego International Airport is around 5 kilometres from central San Diego. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Have an early flight from San Diego International Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to SAN:
Arriving at Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a San Diego International Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LIM instead:
Grab a Jorge Chavez International Airport rental car and explore Lima and beyond with your own wheels. Sixt, Alamo and Budget are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Jorge Chavez International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to central Lima
Jorge Chavez International Airport to the centre of Lima has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
August is the most popular month for flights from San Diego International Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Lima in April.
When reserving your flight from San Diego International Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Lima, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SAN to LIM in August. Average temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of Peru
Lima has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Peru waiting to be discovered. About 11 kilometres west of Lima, a trip to Callao will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Temático Marina de Guerra Del Peru Park, Los Jazmines Park and Monumento a Santa Rosa de Lima.
If there's time to check out another corner of Peru, consider Trujillo, about 483 kilometres north-west of Lima. Portada Moche. Santa Rosa. Entrada Huaca del sol. Huaco Fertilidad. Parque temático Moche, Plaza de Armas El Milagro and Plaza de Armas de Trujillo are key highlights.