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✈️ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Lisbon
Compare San Francisco – Lisbon fares from hundreds of airlines and travel sites. The trip is about 9,122 km and takes around 11 h 40 min nonstop.
📏 Distance9,122 km (5,668 miles)
⏱️ Flight timeabout 11 h 40 min nonstop
🕒 Time differenceLisbon is 8 hours ahead of San Francisco
🛫 AirportsSFO → LIS
💸 Cheapest monthFeb 2027 – from $690
📅 Cheapest months to fly San Francisco → Lisbon
- $720Oct 26
- $690Feb 27
Lowest fares our Fare agent saw for each month. Prices change daily.
🌞 Best time to visit Portugal
Best: April to June and September to October – warm, sunny weather with fewer crowds than midsummer.
Shoulder season: July to August for beaches (hot and busy), or March and November for quieter city breaks.
Weather by month in Lisbon
- 15°Jan🌧
- 16°Feb🌧
- 19°Mar⛅
- 20°Apr⛅
- 23°May⛅
- 27°Jun☀️
- 29°Jul☀️
- 29°Aug☀️
- 27°Sep☀️
- 23°Oct⛅
- 18°Nov🌧
- 15°Dec🌧
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
📍 Things to do when you land
- Ride Tram 28 in Lisbon – Rattle up and down Lisbon's hills through Alfama, Graça and Baixa on a vintage yellow tram.
- Taste pastéis de nata – Bite into a warm custard tart dusted with cinnamon, ideally in Belém where the recipe is famous.
- Explore Sintra's palaces – Wander colourful Pena Palace and the mysterious gardens of Quinta da Regaleira.
- Sip port in Porto – Tour the cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia and watch the sunset over the Douro.
💡 Tips for a cheaper ticket
Money hackUse free walking tours
Tip-based walking tours run in most big cities and are a great first-day introduction with a local guide.
Flights hackSearch one-way tickets on two airlines
Two one-way fares on different airlines are often cheaper than one return – and give you more freedom to change plans.
San Francisco to Lisbon flights: questions
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Lisbon?
A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Lisbon takes about 11 h 40 min for the 9,122 km (5,668 miles) trip. Flights with a connection take longer – usually 2 to 5 hours more.
How far is Lisbon from San Francisco?
Lisbon is about 9,122 km (5,668 miles) from San Francisco as the plane flies.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Lisbon?
Right now Lisbon is 8 hours ahead of San Francisco. Daylight saving changes can shift this by an hour during the year.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Lisbon?
Recently the lowest fares were in Feb 2027, from about $690. Prices change daily.
Which airports serve San Francisco and Lisbon?
From San Francisco: San Francisco Intl (SFO). In Lisbon: Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS).
Do I need a visa for Portugal?
It depends on your passport – see our Portugal visa & entry guide.
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