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✈️ Cheap flights from Sydney to Lisbon
Compare Sydney – Lisbon fares from hundreds of airlines and travel sites. The trip is about 18,176 km and takes around 22 h 35 min nonstop (most flights stop once).
📏 Distance18,176 km (11,294 miles)
⏱️ Flight timeabout 22 h 35 min nonstop – most trips need one stop
🕒 Time differenceLisbon is 10 hours behind Sydney
🛫 AirportsSYD → LIS
💸 Cheapest monthOct 2026 – from $1,179
📅 Cheapest months to fly Sydney → Lisbon
- $1,179Oct 26
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
Flights hackCheck nearby airports
Flying into a secondary airport an hour away can cut the fare by a third; add the bus or train cost before you book.
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.
Sydney to Lisbon flights: questions
How long is the flight from Sydney to Lisbon?
A nonstop flight from Sydney to Lisbon takes about 22 h 35 min for the 18,176 km (11,294 miles) trip. Few airlines fly this distance nonstop, so most itineraries include one stop and take several hours longer.
How far is Lisbon from Sydney?
Lisbon is about 18,176 km (11,294 miles) from Sydney as the plane flies.
What is the time difference between Sydney and Lisbon?
Right now Lisbon is 10 hours behind Sydney. Daylight saving changes can shift this by an hour during the year.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Lisbon?
Recently the lowest fares were in Oct 2026, from about $1,179. Prices change daily.
Which airports serve Sydney and Lisbon?
From Sydney: Sydney Kingsford Smith Intl (SYD). 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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