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Find cheap flights from Lisbon to San Francisco from £469

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Lisbon to San Francisco departing on 31/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Lisbon to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Lisbon to San Francisco (LIS-SFO)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Lisbon to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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06:35 - 16:10LIS-SFO
17h 35m1 stop
15:30 - 15:30SFO-LIS
16h 00m1 stop
Tue, 14 May - Tue, 28 May
07:20 - 17:25LIS-SFO
18h 05m1 stop
15:30 - 15:30SFO-LIS
16h 00m1 stop
£477British Airways
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Wed, 15 May - Tue, 28 May
22:00 - 18:10LIS-SFO
28h 10m1 stop
19:40 - 20:35SFO-LIS
16h 55m1 stop
£520Iberia
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Fri, 17 May - Tue, 28 May
12:30 - 00:03LIS-SFO
19h 33m2 stops
15:30 - 15:30SFO-LIS
16h 00m1 stop
£552American Airlines
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Mon, 13 May - Tue, 28 May
06:35 - 16:10LIS-SFO
17h 35m1 stop
14:25 - 16:05SFO-LIS
17h 40m2 stops
£556Iberia
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Tue, 14 May - Wed, 29 May
06:15 - 19:00LIS-SFO
20h 45m1 stop
08:15 - 10:30SFO-LIS
18h 15m1 stop
£561United Airlines
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Sun, 19 May - Tue, 28 May
12:30 - 00:03LIS-SFO
19h 33m2 stops
06:07 - 09:05SFO-LIS
18h 58m1 stop
£563American Airlines
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Mon, 13 May - Wed, 29 May
11:25 - 20:02LIS-SFO
16h 37m1 stop
22:30 - 08:10SFO-LIS
25h 40m1 stop
£564Air Canada
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Thu, 16 May - Thu, 30 May
06:15 - 19:00LIS-SFO
20h 45m1 stop
11:40 - 11:10SFO-LIS
15h 30m1 stop
£566United Airlines
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Sun, 19 May - Wed, 29 May
11:25 - 20:02LIS-SFO
16h 37m1 stop
16:35 - 11:10SFO-LIS
34h 35m1 stop
£588Air Canada
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Thu, 16 May - Fri, 31 May

Flights from Lisbon to San Francisco - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Lisbon to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Lisbon to San Francisco?

The average price of all flights from Lisbon to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to San Francisco on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Lisbon to San Francisco. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Lisbon to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Lisbon to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Lisbon to San Francisco is November, where tickets cost £525 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of tickets is £954 and £766 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Lisbon to San Francisco?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Lisbon to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Lisbon to San Francisco, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Lisbon to San Francisco?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Finnair (£469) and Turkish Airlines (£525). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on British Airways (£477) and Iberia (£520).

How many flights are there between Lisbon and San Francisco per day?

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Lisbon and lands in San Francisco, with an average flight time of 12h 40m. The most common departure time is 09:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 4 flights.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Lisbon and San Francisco?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Business. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Lisbon to San Francisco take?

Direct flights from Lisbon generally make it to San Francisco in 12h 40m. The flying distance between the two cities is 5,664 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Lisbon to San Francisco?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Lisbon at 09:40 and will be landing in San Francisco at 14:20.

What’s the latest departure time from Lisbon to San Francisco?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Lisbon to San Francisco jets off at 09:55 and lands at 14:35.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Lisbon to San Francisco

Low season

January

High season

April

Cheapest flight

£469
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
Flight from Lisbon to San Francisco

When to book flights from Lisbon to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Lisbon to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Lisbon to San Francisco

  • What are the baggage policies for flights from Lisbon to San Francisco?

    If you are flying economy class from Lisbon to San Francisco, each airline operating this route will allow you to bring one carry-on bag and one personal item on board. Because this is a long-haul flight, the airlines will also allow one free checked bag. If you need to check more than one bag, however, it may be worth upgrading your seat, especially if you are flying TAP Air Portugal or British Airways, as they will offer you two free checked bags if you are flying in premium or business class.

  • What are some common layovers on the route from Lisbon to San Francisco?

    The airline you choose to fly with will determine your layovers. For example, Lufthansa has a layover in either Munich (MUC) or Frankfurt (FRA), British Airways has a layover in London (LHR), Swiss Airlines has a layover in Zurich (ZRH), Brussels Airlines has a layover in New York (EWR), American Airlines stops in either London (LHR) or Philadelphia (PHL), and KLM stops in Amsterdam (AMS).

  • How can I make my flight from Lisbon to San Francisco more sustainable?

    First of all, take public transport to the airport in Lisbon (LIS) and to Downtown San Francisco after you land at SFO. Next, consider booking a direct flight with TAP Air Portugal. Not only is TAP Air Portugal a sustainable airline, but this also cuts down on the amount of landings and takeoffs en route, which means less fuel consumed. Finally, pack light to reduce the weight on the plane.

  • What documents do I need to fly from Lisbon to San Francisco?

    American citizens flying from Lisbon to San Francisco will need their valid passport. Portuguese citizens will need a valid passport. Portuguese citizens will also need to apply in advance for an Electronic Travel Authorization, ESTA under the Visa Waiver Program.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Lisbon to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Lisbon to San Francisco was £586 for a one-way ticket and £588 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Lisbon to San Francisco?

    On your way to San Francisco, you’ll fly out from Lisbon Humberto Delgado. You’ll be landing at San Francisco.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Lisbon to San Francisco?

    The Airbus A330-900neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Lisbon to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Lisbon to San Francisco?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Lisbon and San Francisco.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Lisbon to San Francisco?

    You can catch a direct flight from Lisbon to San Francisco on on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Lisbon to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Lisbon to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Lisbon to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Lisbon is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Lisbon to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Lisbon with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Lisbon to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Lisbon up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Lisbon to San Francisco

  • Lisbon, Portugal, is served by Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) and is a hub for TAP Air Portugal, Ryanair, Iberia, Azores Airlines, and more. Aside from Lisbon, this airport also serves nearby cities such as Setubal and Mafra.
  • San Francisco, California is served by San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and is a hub for United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, SkyWest Airlines, and more. Besides San Francisco, this airport also serves other Northern Californian cities like Palo Alto, Berkeley, and Davis - home of the world-famous Dos Coyotes restaurant.
  • Those looking for the cheapest flight deals from Lisbon to San Francisco will almost always have two layovers along the way. The cheapest journeys on this route will also take a bit longer, so expect a travel time of 20 hours or more.
  • The flight from Lisbon to San Francisco is a long one, especially if you don’t have many layovers. In order to fly more comfortably, it may be worth considering upgrading your ticket to premium, business, or even first class after you’ve bought your ticket. This will guarantee you extra legroom, bedding, blankets, pillows, and more.
  • If you are landing at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) late at night, you may want to book a hotel room nearby so you can rest before continuing your journey into San Francisco in the morning. SFO has the Grand Hyatt SFO onsite, but there are also plenty of other options nearby that offer free shuttles.
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Prefer to fly direct from Lisbon to San Francisco?

Find which airlines fly direct from Humberto Delgado to San Francisco, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Lisbon Humberto Delgado to San Francisco

Monday

TAP AIR PORTUGAL

TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Tuesday

Etihad Airways, JetBlue, TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Etihad Airways, JetBlue, +1 more

Wednesday

Etihad Airways, JetBlue, TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Etihad Airways, JetBlue, +1 more

Friday

JetBlue, TAP AIR PORTUGAL

JetBlue, TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Saturday

Etihad Airways, JetBlue, TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Etihad Airways, JetBlue, +1 more

Sunday

Etihad Airways, JetBlue, TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Etihad Airways, JetBlue, +1 more

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Direct returns

San Francisco to Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Monday

TAP AIR PORTUGAL

TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Tuesday

Etihad Airways, JetBlue, TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Etihad Airways, JetBlue, +1 more

Wednesday

JetBlue, TAP AIR PORTUGAL

JetBlue, TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Friday

Etihad Airways, JetBlue, TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Etihad Airways, JetBlue, +1 more

Saturday

TAP AIR PORTUGAL

TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Sunday

Etihad Airways, JetBlue, TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Etihad Airways, JetBlue, +1 more

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Top airline flying from Lisbon to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Lisbon to San Francisco. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Lisbon to San Francisco? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6.8
British AirwaysOverall score based on 6884 reviews
7.0Boarding
7.7Crew
6.8Comfort
6.5Entertainment
6.4Food
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my original flight was cancelled the previous day, and i was rescheduled onto this flight, which left much earlier in the morning, impacting my previous evening and requiring me to get up much earlier in the morning to get to the airport online. This practice happens way way way too much, and it seems on every airline, though AA is probably the worst.

2.0 MediocreRandy, May 2024LHR - BOS
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my original flight was cancelled the previous day, and i was rescheduled onto this flight, which left much earlier in the morning, impacting my previous evening and requiring me to get up much earlier in the morning to get to the airport online. This practice happens way way way too much, and it seems on every airline, though AA is probably the worst.

Spending 10 hours on a flight with no video or wifi access due to issues per stewardess was not enjoyable nor acceptable. Will follow up directly with the airline as well

I really did not like being ordered to pull my shade down by the attendants. One of them was very rude to me about it, standing there until I closed it like I was a child brusquely reaching across me to close an adjoining one. They claim it was so people who wanted to could sleep. It’s a 10:30am flight not a red eye. Closing your shade or leaving it up for natural light should be a choice. Ruined my flight!

My baggage did not arrived with me. Took 3 days to get it after so may calls and follow up

The crew was very attentive and kept busy serving a variety of treats!

Terrible. Flight was 3 hours delayed and I missed my other flight to my final destination

Offered vegetable curry when it was actually tofu which I don’t care for.

The flight was good the crew excellent…but take off delayed three hours!!!

Both mine and my husband's chairs were broken. Also it took 2 hours to get our bags after our flight which was wild.

perhaps eye contact with the cabin crew, instead of abruptness and an impatience to serve.

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Cheapest flights to San Francisco from Lisbon found in 2024

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Lisbon to San Francisco found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
31/8Sat
2 stopsFinnair
25h 32mLIS-SFO
£469
3/8Sat
1 stopTurkish Airlines
26h 30mLIS-SFO
£525
8/5Wed
2 stopsUnited Airlines
26h 02mLIS-SFO
£651
14/5Tue
3 stopsUnited Airlines
21h 13mLIS-SFO
£656
8/5Wed
3 stopsUnited Airlines
20h 18mLIS-SFO
£660
28/6Fri
2 stopsDelta
21h 38mLIS-SFO
£699
5/7Fri
2 stopsDelta
20h 54mLIS-SFO
£704
1/8Thu
1 stopKLM
23h 35mLIS-SFO
£712
2/8Fri
1 stopKLM
23h 25mLIS-SFO
£780
2/8Fri
2 stopsBritish Airways
20h 20mLIS-SFO
£788

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Last minute flights from Lisbon to San Francisco

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Lisbon to San Francisco that are departing in the next 10 days.
3/5Fri
multi-stop
27h 25mLIS-SFO
18/5Sat
multi-stop
23h 40mSFO-LIS
£642
3/5Fri
multi-stopDelta
14h 45mLIS-SFO
18/5Sat
multi-stopDelta
21h 47mSFO-LIS
£720
3/5Fri
multi-stopDelta
20h 45mLIS-SFO
18/5Sat
multi-stopDelta
21h 47mSFO-LIS
£721
3/5Fri
directTAP AIR PORTUGAL
12h 40mLIS-SFO
18/5Sat
multi-stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
14h 08mSFO-LIS
£1,349
3/5Fri
multi-stopCathay Pacific
41h 05mLIS-SFO
17/5Fri
multi-stopCathay Pacific
39h 00mSFO-LIS
£12,058

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Lisbon - San Francisco Flights

Departure:

Lisbon (LIS)Portugal

Destination:

San Francisco (SFO)United States

Return flight deals:

San Francisco - Lisbon

Cabin classes:

£591

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