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

• Earliest: departs at 4:20 pm and lands at 3:27 am
• Latest: departs at 8:15 pm and lands at 7:22 am.

The flight takes about 11h 07m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Francisco to Lisbon.

A direct flight from San Francisco to Lisbon takes 11h 07m, covering 14,669 km.

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.

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Lisbon range from C$ 961 to C$ 1,636, with an average of C$ 1,243 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 961 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 3% below the route average of C$ 1,243. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 972 round-trip via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC), compared to C$ 1,325 for direct.

TAP AIR PORTUGAL is the only airline operating San Francisco to Lisbon flights. 87% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 80–C$ 141 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 A330 variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 955 to C$ 9,466. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

JetBlue is the only airline on the San Francisco to Lisbon route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Lisbon are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 735, which is 8% below the typical average for this route.

Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 2 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. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 22 minutes.

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

• Philadelphia (PHL) – 30% of one-stop connections
• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 19% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 8% of one-stop connections

Philadelphia (PHL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the San Francisco to Lisbon route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 21%. Sunday is the cheapest day at C$ 1,121 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at C$ 1,405 – a C$ 284 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

Flying via Newark (EWR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 14h 54m, compared with 15h 11m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) and 15h 20m via Boston Logan Intl (BOS).

Lisbon is 8 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, Santa Justa Lift, and Praça do Marquês de Pombal. 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 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 carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: 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.

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.