Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Lisbon Airport (LIS): what you need to know
Around 11 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Lisbon Airport.
Lisbon's timezone is UTC+0, making Lisbon eight hours ahead of San Francisco.
Take your pick of four weekly San Francisco International Airport to Lisbon Airport flights. The 16:20 departure with TAP Air Portugal is the earliest flight available. TAP Air Portugal operates the last service of the day at 20:20.
Your SFO to LIS flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Travelling to Lisbon (and then seeing more of Portugal!) is easy with TAP Air Portugal. This popular carrier has direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Lisbon Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with TAP Air Portugal on this route.
With 76.47% of its services landing on schedule, TAP Air Portugal is the most punctual carrier offering SFO to LIS flights.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Lisbon Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SFO and LIS:
London Heathrow Airport
Boston Logan International Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Lisbon Airport (LIS)
Rs93,060 is currently the lowest price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Lisbon Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs187,010. These fares may change depending on availability.
Score cheap tickets from SFO to LIS by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Schedule your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Lisbon Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
78% of flights leaving from San Francisco International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Lisbon Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near SFO:
Arriving at Lisbon Airport (LIS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late San Francisco International Airport to Lisbon Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LIS instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Lisbon Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or OK Mobility and explore beyond Lisbon's usual tourist stops.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Lisbon Airport about two weeks in advance.
When to fly to Lisbon Airport (LIS)
The quietest month for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Lisbon Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Lisbon based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Before locking in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Lisbon Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Lisbon, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 29ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SFO to LIS in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of Portugal
Porto is just one of the many places in Portugal waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Lisbon. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Ribeira District, Rio Douro and Livraria Lello.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Portugal, head for Amadora, about 8 kilometres north-west of Lisbon. Roman Villa, Park Fantasia and Palácio dos Condes da Lousã are the start of reasons to visit.