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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Francisco to Lisbon:

• Earliest: departs at 16:35 and lands at 03:35
• Latest: departs at 20:15 and lands at 07:15.

The flight takes about 11h.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Lisbon:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from San Francisco to Lisbon takes 11h, covering 5,664 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from San Francisco to Lisbon range from £513 to £877, with an average of £672 over the past 12 months. Anything below £513 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 6% below the route average of £672. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but availability is limited.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £503 return via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC), compared with £700 for direct.

TAP AIR PORTUGAL is the only airline operating San Francisco to Lisbon flights. 86% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £43–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A330-900neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by TAP AIR PORTUGAL. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A380-800 variants.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Lisbon are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £420, which is 7% below the typical average for this route.

Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £1 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Klass Wagen
• Goldcar Rental SP
• Drive on Holiday
• GREEN MOTION
• Guerin

Flights from San Francisco to Lisbon usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the San Francisco to Lisbon route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 21m.

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Lisbon most commonly connect through:

• Philadelphia (PHL) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 23% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from San Francisco to Lisbon. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £617 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £758, a difference of £141.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only TAP AIR PORTUGAL operates flights between San Francisco and Lisbon.

Flying via Newark (EWR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 46m, compared to 15h 08m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) and 15h 32m via Boston Logan Intl (BOS).

Lisbon is 7 hours ahead of San Francisco (Western European Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Lisbon are Chiado, Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, and Praça de D. Pedro IV. These are among the most viewed places in Lisbon on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Lisbon flights:

• TAP AIR PORTUGAL: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• JetBlue: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• TAP AIR PORTUGAL: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

If you’re expecting to need some downtime when you land in Lisbon, you’ll be pleased to know that Tryp Hotel is there waiting for you. Only a few minutes walking from the main facility, it offers a relaxing sauna and steam room, massage and other spa services, laundry service, and even a full buffet.

Free time before takeoff? SFO has you covered. This artistic town offers a beautiful sendoff with live performances from local musicians throughout the facility. Check out the SFO Museum, highlighting the cutting-edge work of some brilliant artists. Aviation history buffs will definitely want to tour the Louis A. Turpen Aviation Museum.

Let them blow off some steam before takeoff and after landing. At SFO there are free play areas in terminals 1, 2, and 3, plus a nursery in each terminal if you need a little more privacy. Upon landing at Portela/Lisbon Airport (LIS), you’ll find a similar situation. There are several play areas in terminals, 1 and two located in terminal 2. Be aware these are in public areas and are not supervised. If needed there are a number of changing stations and private rooms to help you care for your baby upon arrival.

There are a few options to choose from depending on budget and time constraints. The city’s Metro (subway) system is well-connected to many areas of town and offers the “Aeroporto – Saldanha” line direct to Lisbon’s city center. The trip takes about 20 minutes, the same as a taxi. Taxis start at €20 (around $24.00) and maybe a good option if you have a lot of luggage. The city bus is another option and a budget-friendly one at just €4 ($5.00). Expect the trip to take around 45 minutes.

The easiest option for getting to SFO is to utilize BART. The super reliable Bay Area Rapid Transit gets you to the airport on a timely schedule. The ride from downtown to the airport takes around 30min depending on where you’re coming from and costs about $9.65.