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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 965
Typical prices: C$ 944-C$ 1,456
STP Airways
Mon 5/3Tue 20/3
LIS - TMS • Direct
Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 593
Typical prices: C$ 504-C$ 833
TAAG
Sat 10/11
LIS - TMS • 1 stop
Direct flights
You can fly direct with TAP AIR PORTUGAL and STP Airways. Average duration is 6h 33m
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 74% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 13 weeks in advance save around 33% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 19% price drop
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg C$ 973 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 8h 46m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Lisbon to São Tomé (LIS-TMS)

 
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Lisbon to São Tomé

Fri, 5 Mar - Sat, 20 Mar
STP Airways Logo
12:05 a.m. - 6:20 a.m.LIS  Lisbon Humberto Delgado-TMS Sao Tome Is
6h 15mdirect
STP Airways Logo
7:50 a.m. - 2:05 p.m.TMS  Sao Tome Is-LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado
6h 15mdirect
C$ 965STP Airways
Wed, 4 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
9:35 a.m. - 6:15 p.m.LIS  Lisbon Humberto Delgado-TMS Sao Tome Is
8h 40m1 stop Accra Kotoka
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
8:00 p.m. - 5:05 a.m.TMS  Sao Tome Is-LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado
9h 05m1 stop Accra Kotoka
C$ 966TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri, 19 Feb - Sat, 6 Mar
STP Airways Logo
12:05 a.m. - 6:20 a.m.LIS  Lisbon Humberto Delgado-TMS Sao Tome Is
6h 15mdirect
STP Airways Logo
7:50 a.m. - 2:05 p.m.TMS  Sao Tome Is-LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado
6h 15mdirect
C$ 992STP Airways
Wed, 4 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
9:35 a.m. - 6:15 p.m.LIS  Lisbon Humberto Delgado-TMS Sao Tome Is
8h 40m1 stop Accra Kotoka
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
8:00 p.m. - 5:05 a.m.TMS  Sao Tome Is-LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado
9h 05m1 stop Accra Kotoka
C$ 1,014TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed, 4 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
9:35 a.m. - 6:15 p.m.LIS  Lisbon Humberto Delgado-TMS Sao Tome Is
8h 40m1 stop Accra Kotoka
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
8:00 p.m. - 5:05 a.m.TMS  Sao Tome Is-LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado
9h 05m1 stop Accra Kotoka
C$ 1,016TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri, 5 Feb - Sat, 20 Feb
STP Airways Logo
12:05 a.m. - 6:20 a.m.LIS  Lisbon Humberto Delgado-TMS Sao Tome Is
6h 15mdirect
STP Airways Logo
7:50 a.m. - 2:05 p.m.TMS  Sao Tome Is-LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado
6h 15mdirect
C$ 1,055STP Airways
Fri, 5 Feb - Sat, 27 Feb
STP Airways Logo
12:05 a.m. - 6:20 a.m.LIS  Lisbon Humberto Delgado-TMS Sao Tome Is
6h 15mdirect
STP Airways Logo
7:50 a.m. - 2:05 p.m.TMS  Sao Tome Is-LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado
6h 15mdirect
C$ 1,056STP Airways
Sat, 7 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
10:50 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.LIS  Lisbon Humberto Delgado-TMS Sao Tome Is
6h 40mdirect
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
8:00 p.m. - 5:05 a.m.TMS  Sao Tome Is-LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado
9h 05m1 stop Accra Kotoka
C$ 1,065TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri, 13 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov
STP Airways Logo
12:05 a.m. - 6:20 a.m.LIS  Lisbon Humberto Delgado-TMS Sao Tome Is
6h 15mdirect
STP Airways Logo
7:50 a.m. - 2:05 p.m.TMS  Sao Tome Is-LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado
6h 15mdirect
C$ 1,131STP Airways
Wed, 18 Nov - Wed, 6 Jan
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
9:35 a.m. - 6:15 p.m.LIS  Lisbon Humberto Delgado-TMS Sao Tome Is
8h 40m1 stop Accra Kotoka
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
7:20 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.TMS  Sao Tome Is-LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado
6h 40mdirect
C$ 1,139TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Lisbon to São Tomé flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Lisbon to São Tomé with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Lisbon to São Tomé?

Round-trip flights from Lisbon to São Tomé start at C$ 965. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from C$ 944 to C$ 1,456. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 965 on STP Airways.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Lisbon to São Tomé?

Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Lisbon to São Tomé and is 20% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 15% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Lisbon to São Tomé?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Lisbon to São Tomé at C$ 955 round-trip.
•August (C$ 1,506) and July (C$ 1,457) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 57% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Lisbon to São Tomé the cheapest?

Flights from Lisbon to São Tomé are cheapest 13 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 33% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Lisbon to São Tomé flights

Low season

May

Cheapest flight

C$ 593
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
Flights from Lisbon to São Tomé

When to book flights from Lisbon to São Tomé

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Lisbon to São Tomé based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Lisbon to São Tomé flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Lisbon to São Tomé?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Lisbon to São Tomé:

    • Earliest: departs at 12:05 am and lands at 6:38 am
    • Latest: departs at 11:40 pm and lands at 6:13 am.

    The flight takes about 6h 33m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Lisbon to São Tomé?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Lisbon to São Tomé.

  • How long does a flight from Lisbon to São Tomé take?

    A direct flight from Lisbon to São Tomé takes 6h 33m, covering 7,342 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Lisbon to São Tomé?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Lisbon to São Tomé flight?

    Round-trip flights from Lisbon to São Tomé range from C$ 944 to C$ 1,456, with an average of C$ 1,176 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 944 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Lisbon to São Tomé flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 29% above the route average of C$ 1,176. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Lisbon to São Tomé?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 973 round-trip via Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl (NBJ), compared to C$ 1,261 for direct.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Lisbon to São Tomé?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 100–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Lisbon to São Tomé?

    The Boeing 767-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by STP Airways and EuroAtlantic Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

  • Have flight prices from Lisbon to São Tomé changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 965 to C$ 5,936. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Lisbon to São Tomé looking right now?

    One-way fares from Lisbon to São Tomé are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 853, which is 32% above the typical average for this route.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Lisbon to São Tomé?

    Flights from Lisbon to São Tomé usually depart from Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) and arrive at Sao Tome Is (TMS).

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Lisbon to São Tomé?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Lisbon to São Tomé?

    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 Lisbon to São Tomé route, 38% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 59 minutes.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Lisbon to São Tomé pass through?

    One-stop flights from Lisbon to São Tomé most commonly connect through:

    • Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl (NBJ) – 76% of one-stop connections
    • Accra Kotoka (ACC) – 24% of one-stop connections
    • Luanda 4 de Fevereiro (LAD) – 0% of one-stop connections

    Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl (NBJ) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Lisbon to São Tomé?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 31% on the Lisbon to São Tomé route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 944 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at C$ 1,353, a difference of C$ 409. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines are available on the route from Lisbon to São Tomé?

    2 airlines operate flights between Lisbon and São Tomé. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

    • TAP AIR PORTUGAL
    • STP Airways

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport when travelling from Lisbon to São Tomé?

    Flying via Accra Kotoka (ACC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 46m, compared with 19h 18m via Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl (NBJ) and 25h 42m via Luanda 4 de Fevereiro (LAD).

  • What is the time difference between Lisbon and São Tomé?

    São Tomé is 1 hour behind Lisbon (Greenwich Mean Time vs Western European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Lisbon to São Tomé flights?

    Among airlines operating Lisbon to São Tomé flights:

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

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Lisbon to São Tomé flights?

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

    • STP Airways: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • TAP AIR PORTUGAL: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • EuroAtlantic Airways: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Your guide to booking Lisbon to São Tomé flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Thursday flights average C$ 944 – about C$ 409 less than Monday (30% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 13 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 33% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Lisbon to São Tomé trip for February. Fares historically average C$ 955 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 551 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).
  • If arriving on time is high on your priority list, TAP AIR PORTUGAL is the strongest pick on this route. 74% of TAP AIR PORTUGAL flights from Lisbon to São Tomé arrived on time in the past 3 months, slightly above the route's average on-time arrival rate of 62%. When flights on this route do arrive late, the average delay is 1 hour59 minutes, so choosing a carrier with strong on-time performance can make a difference on tight schedules.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl Airport (NBJ) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages C$ 973 round-trip on this route – about C$ 288 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Lisbon to São Tomé?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport to Sao Tome Is Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Lisbon Humberto Delgado to Sao Tome Is

Saturday

STP Airways,TAP AIR PORTUGAL

STP Airways,TAP AIR PORTUGAL

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Direct returns

Sao Tome Is to Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Saturday

STP Airways,TAP AIR PORTUGAL

STP Airways,TAP AIR PORTUGAL

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