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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Lisbon, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Lisbon, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Flights from San Francisco to Lisbon - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Lisbon 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 San Francisco to Lisbon?

The average price of all flights from San Francisco to Lisbon clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Lisbon on a Tuesday, 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 San Francisco to Lisbon. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Lisbon, 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 San Francisco to Lisbon is February, where tickets cost £515 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of tickets is £1,031 and £967 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Lisbon, 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 San Francisco to Lisbon, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 days before departure.

Which airlines fly direct between San Francisco and Lisbon?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from San Francisco to Lisbon.
There is just one airline that flies from San Francisco to Lisbon direct and that is TAP AIR PORTUGAL. The best one-way deal found from TAP AIR PORTUGAL for the route is £681.

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

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from San Francisco and lands in Lisbon, with an average flight time of 11h 05m. The most common departure time is 16:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 4 flights.

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

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

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 16:20 and will be landing in Lisbon at 11:25.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Francisco to Lisbon jets off at 17:10 and lands at 12:15.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Francisco to Lisbon

Low season

January

High season

June
Best time to beat the crowds (28% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (34% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from San Francisco to Lisbon

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Lisbon 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 San Francisco to Lisbon

  • Are there hotels in Lisbon Airport (LIS)?

    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.

  • Is there anything interesting to do at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

    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.

  • Are the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Lisbon Airport (LIS) kid-friendly facilities?

    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.

  • What’s the best way to get from Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) to Lisbon city center?

    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.

  • How should I get to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

    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.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to Lisbon?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Lisbon flight route: Iberia, SWISS, Lufthansa, United Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, Vueling, and Air France.

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

    The Boeing 777 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Lisbon flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    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 San Francisco to Lisbon.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Lisbon from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Lisbon?

    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 Lisbon with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

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

    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 Lisbon from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Lisbon

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Lisbon to San Francisco? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £377 or less one-way.
  • A great way to unwind and get in travel mode, San Francisco International’s (SFO) Terminal 2 has a yoga room, located right after the security checkpoint.
  • If you have to get some work done en route, Lisbon Airport (LIS) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) both offer free Wi-Fi to keep you informed and connected.
  • There are a number of lounges to choose from at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), so if it makes sense to check in early, you can find somewhere spacious to post up for a while. For Delta passengers, there’s a Sky Club at SFO.
  • Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) is often called Lisbon Airport, or Portela Airport. It is located around 4.5 miles from Lisbon’s city center.
  • Freshening up after your flight to Lisbon is easy at Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS), where a few of the lounges offer shower facilities that you can take advantage of.
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Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Lisbon?

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

Direct departures

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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Direct returns

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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Top airline flying from San Francisco to Lisbon

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Lisbon. 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 San Francisco to Lisbon? 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.
7.1
TAP AIR PORTUGALOverall score based on 2179 reviews
7.7crew
7.1comfort
6.9boarding
6.3food
6.5entertainment
Airline reviews

People seated in exit rows should have designated overhead space

8.0 ExcellentSimi, Apr 2024SVQ - LIS
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People seated in exit rows should have designated overhead space

I have been flying internationally for most of like. My first trip with TAP- wonderful! I look forward to flying with them more frequently in the future!

Larger seats on this plane made the ride reasonably comfortable. Our next flight, from Lisbon to Copenhagen, was inconsiderately tight and stressful. The seats were smaller, space between rows was very limited (no button or mechanism to even slightly incline anyone’s seat), and leg-cramping under the seat in front. Just like sardines in a can. Really felt for all the tall Danes on the flight. Their knees were pressed against the seat in front throughout the flight.

Flight was 2+ hrs late boarding. Delay updates were nonexistent. Boarding Gate change was by word of mouth.

The plane was modern and clean. TAP staff at the airport as well as the flight crew were professional, friendly, and helpful. Overall, a great experience.

The airline made last minute changes to our business class seats splitting our family of 4 with young children who had pre-booked a row of 4 seats. The seat was also dirty and sticky. Our pre-ordered child meals were also not available. :(

Awful experience all around, misleading booking led to disgraceful baggage charge at gate. Tiny uncomfortable seats with little drinks served in small paper cups filled halfway. Difficult to use bathrooms the whole flight and now on the way back we’re stuck in Lisbon a day later because of a diversion on our connecting flight, I will never fly this airline again.

I suspect that there was an item pilfered from my bag at the TAP automated check-in counter on March 26th at Heathrow Airport around 11:30am. I think that the employee assisting me with my bags took something out of it when I was not paying attention because today, March 27th there is a notebook missing. Please check the camera to see if indeed this occurred. My description: Male, African Decent, 5'8, 180lbs medium build, wearing trousers and a jacket. Employee description: Female, Indian Decent (guessing) 5'7, slight build. Flight 1359, London to Lisbon.

Perfect although it took an hour to board the plane but other than that it was great

Ground staff at Rome gate & boarding were rude and unhelpful

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One-way flight deals

directJetBlue
11h 05mSFO-LIS
directEtihad Airways
11h 05mSFO-LIS
directTAP AIR PORTUGAL
11h 05mSFO-LIS

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Departure:

San Francisco (SFO)United States

Destination:

Lisbon (LIS)Portugal

Return flight deals:

Lisbon - San Francisco

Cabin classes:

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