Cheap Flights from San Salvador (SAL) to Lima (LIM)

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Flight deals from San Salvador Airport to Lima Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Salvador Airport to Lima Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £289. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Lima.£166 per passenger.Departing Sat, 16 May.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from San Salvador on Sat, 16 May, arriving in Lima.Price includes taxes and charges.From £166, select.

Lima.£166 per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Apr.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Salvador on Fri, 17 Apr, arriving in Lima.Price includes taxes and charges.From £166, select.

Lima.£166 per passenger.Departing Tue, 31 Mar.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from San Salvador on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Lima.Price includes taxes and charges.From £166, select.

Lima.£166 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Salvador on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Lima.Price includes taxes and charges.From £166, select.

Lima.£166 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Salvador on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Lima.Price includes taxes and charges.From £166, select.

Lima.£166 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Jun.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from San Salvador on Wed, 17 Jun, arriving in Lima.Price includes taxes and charges.From £166, select.

Lima.£166 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Jul.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Salvador on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in Lima.Price includes taxes and charges.From £166, select.

Lima.£166 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Jun.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Salvador on Sat, 6 Jun, arriving in Lima.Price includes taxes and charges.From £166, select.

Lima.£166 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Sep.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Salvador on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Lima.Price includes taxes and charges.From £166, select.

Lima.£167 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 May.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Salvador on Wed, 6 May, arriving in Lima.Price includes taxes and charges.From £167, select.

Lima.£167 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Salvador on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Lima.Price includes taxes and charges.From £167, select.

Lima.£173 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Dec.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Salvador on Mon, 28 Dec, arriving in Lima.Price includes taxes and charges.From £173, select.

Lima.£298 per passenger.Departing Tue, 31 Mar.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Salvador on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Lima.Price includes taxes and charges.From £298, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Salvador to Lima

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Salvador to Lima flights are currently cheapest in March.

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San Salvador to Lima: Alternative routes

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San Salvador to Lima: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	£166
Cheapest month to fly	April
Average flight time	4 hrs, 18 mins
Most popular airline	Avianca El Salvador
Average flights per week	32

Finding cheap flights from San Salvador to Lima: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from San Salvador to Lima?

The best price we found for a return flight from San Salvador to Lima is £289. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from San Salvador to Lima?

4 hours and 18 minutes is the average flight time from San Salvador to Lima.

Which airlines fly direct from San Salvador to Lima?

Avianca El Salvador and Avianca fly direct from San Salvador to Lima.

How many flights are there a week from San Salvador to Lima?

As of March 2026, there are 32 flights per week flying from San Salvador to Lima.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Salvador to Lima?

The cheapest month to fly from San Salvador to Lima is usually June.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from San Salvador Airport to Lima Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Salvador Airport to Lima Airport on Tuesday, 2 June 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from San Salvador Airport to Lima Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 18 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Lima?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Lima but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Lima?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Lima is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from San Salvador Airport to Lima with?

Currently, Copa and Avianca offer the cheapest flight tickets to Lima.

Travelling from El Salvador International Airport (SAL) to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM): what you need to know

The average duration of a direct flight from El Salvador International Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport is 4 hours 10 minutes.
Lima is one hour ahead of San Salvador and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
Choose from six weekly El Salvador International Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport flights. The 22:15 departure with AVIANCA is the earliest flight you can take. AVIANCA operates the latest service of the day at 22:15.
Your SAL to LIM flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
AVIANCA is your gateway to discovering Lima (and maybe even some other great parts of Peru!). Browse the direct flights from El Salvador International Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport offered by this carrier.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with AVIANCA on this route.
With a dependable 88.33% of services arriving as scheduled, AVIANCA has the best on-time performance for SAL to LIM flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from El Salvador International Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between SAL and LIM:
- El Dorado International Airport
- Tocumen International Airport
- Miami International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from El Salvador International Airport (SAL) to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)

£166 is currently the best price for a one-way El Salvador International Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport flight. A return flight starts at £289. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Book eight months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SAL to LIM.
July is the cheapest month for flights from El Salvador International Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SAL to LIM.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from El Salvador International Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport.

Handy information about El Salvador International Airport (SAL)

84.27% of flights departing from El Salvador International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. Given its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from SAL.
To reach El Salvador International Airport from central San Salvador, it'll take about 40 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 25 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Booked an early flight from El Salvador International Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to SAL:

Arriving at Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)

The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late El Salvador International Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LIM instead:
Follow your own route with a Jorge Chavez International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Budget and experience more of Lima and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Jorge Chavez International Airport about three weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.

Getting from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to central Lima

Jorge Chavez International Airport is roughly 6 miles from the centre of Lima. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 35 minutes.

When to fly to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)

August is the most popular month for flights from El Salvador International Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Lima in April.
When reserving your flight from El Salvador International Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Lima, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
August sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SAL to LIM sometime then if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of Peru

Callao is just one of the many cities in Peru waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Lima. Around 7 miles away to the west, check out popular attractions including Temático Marina de Guerra Del Peru Park, Los Jazmines Park and Monumento a Santa Rosa de Lima.
Trujillo is another essential stop in Peru and is around 300 miles north-west of Lima. No journey is complete without seeing Portada Moche. Santa Rosa. Entrada Huaca del sol. Huaco Fertilidad. Parque temático Moche, Plaza de Armas El Milagro and Plaza de Armas de Trujillo.