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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego to Lisbon that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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6:08 pm - 9:20 amSAN-LIS
31h 12m2 stops
11:00 am - 5:10 pmLIS-SAN
38h 10m2 stops
$663Air Canada
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Tue, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 19
8:35 am - 10:30 amSAN-LIS
17h 55m1 stop
6:10 am - 3:25 pmLIS-SAN
17h 15m1 stop
$672United Airlines
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Sun, Nov 3 - Fri, Nov 22
6:05 pm - 9:45 pmSAN-LIS
19h 40m1 stop
11:20 am - 9:25 pmLIS-SAN
18h 05m1 stop
$674British Airways
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Tue, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 19
5:15 pm - 11:15 pmSAN-LIS
22h 00m1 stop
11:05 am - 6:23 pmLIS-SAN
15h 18m1 stop
$724British Airways
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Wed, Jul 31 - Fri, Aug 30
3:38 pm - 6:30 pmSAN-LIS
18h 52m2 stops
6:35 am - 9:25 pmLIS-SAN
21h 50m2 stops
$741American Airlines
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Tue, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 30
5:15 pm - 11:15 pmSAN-LIS
22h 00m1 stop
10:05 am - 8:11 pmLIS-SAN
17h 06m2 stops
$751American Airlines
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Sun, Oct 20 - Sat, Nov 2
9:50 pm - 9:00 amSAN-LIS
27h 10m1 stop
11:15 am - 8:35 pmLIS-SAN
17h 20m1 stop
$788Delta
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Thu, Nov 7 - Sat, Nov 16
3:38 pm - 8:05 pmSAN-LIS
20h 27m2 stops
8:55 am - 11:21 pmLIS-SAN
22h 26m2 stops
$836Iberia
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Wed, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 11
3:38 pm - 6:30 pmSAN-LIS
18h 52m2 stops
12:30 pm - 11:21 pmLIS-SAN
18h 51m2 stops
$841Iberia
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Tue, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 15
7:33 am - 11:15 amSAN-LIS
19h 42m2 stops
9:40 am - 10:15 pmLIS-SAN
20h 35m2 stops
$1,017Delta
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Sat, Aug 3 - Thu, Aug 15

Flights from San Diego to Lisbon - Travel Insights & Trends

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

The average price of all flights from San Diego to Lisbon clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from San Diego to Lisbon, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Thursday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Lisbon, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Diego 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 Diego to Lisbon is January, where tickets cost $640 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is $1,557 and $1,289 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Diego 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 Diego to Lisbon, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Diego to Lisbon?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from San Diego to Lisbon found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $663 on Air Canada, followed by United Airlines ($672). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $651 on American Airlines and from $755 on Air Canada.

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Low season

January

High season

September

Cheapest flight

$398
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 37% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Diego to Lisbon

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Lisbon based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Diego to Lisbon

  • Where can I find the USO at the San Diego Airport?

    The USO military lounge at the SAN is located landside, in Terminal 2. Active-duty members of the US military and their families are welcome to enjoy the services and facilities of the USO at no charge. Amenities of this USO include showers, unlimited domestic calling, refreshments, a comfortable TV lounge, and much more.

  • Does LIS have facilities for those traveling with infants?

    LIS has changing rooms throughout Terminals 1 and 2. Each room features sinks, changing tables, and countertops. There are two changing rooms at Gates 41 and 44 in the international area that have a private area for mothers who want to breastfeed their babies in private or who need to express their breast milk.

  • Where can I exchange currency at LIS?

    At the Lisbon Airport, you can find the Nova Cambio’s currency exchange counters both landside and airside in Terminals 1 and 2. The counters in Terminal 1 close at 11 pm and those in Terminal 2 close at 8 pm. You can also find Unicambio currency exchange counters in Terminal 1, both landside and airside. The Unicambios in the Central Plaza and the Luggage Collection Room are open until midnight.

  • How can I get from the Lisbon Airport into Lisbon City center?

    The Metro Station at LIS is located in Terminal 1, and subways depart about every 5 to 10 minutes. Subways run from about 6:30 am until 1 am. You can also catch a taxi at their Arrivals curb, and an affordable ride into city center will take about 20 minutes. There are a number of buses that travel between Lisbon Airport and bus stops, railway stations, hotels, and popular locations in the city.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Diego to Lisbon?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Lisbon was $398 for a one-way ticket and $663 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Diego and Lisbon?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in San Diego and on arrival in Lisbon.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Diego to Lisbon?

    When flying out of San Diego you will be using San Diego. You will be landing at Lisbon, also known as Lisbon Humberto Delgado.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

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

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between San Diego and Lisbon, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Lisbon from San Diego?

    London is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Diego to Lisbon.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Diego to Lisbon, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Lisbon are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,031 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,069 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego 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 Diego to Lisbon.

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

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

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Lisbon with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego and LIS can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Diego 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 Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Diego to Lisbon

  • Situated on the west coast of southern California, the San Diego International Airport (SAN) is a hub for Southwest, Alaska Airlines, and others. Located on the west coast of Portugal, the Lisbon International Airport (LIS) is a hub for TAP AIR PORTUGAL, TAP Express, Ryanair, and easyJet.
  • Most flights from San Diego to Lisbon will entail one or two stops. Delta, TAP AIR PORTUGAL, British Airways, and Iberia are among the many airlines that offer flights from SAN to LIS with one stop. The stop often occurs in London, Boston, or New York. Alaska, JetBlue, and American are among the many airlines that offer flights with two stops from SAN to LIS.
  • If you have time to relax before your long flight to Lisbon, you can pay a visit to the Be Relax Spa at SAN. Open every day from 7 am to 8 pm, this retail spa has two locations at the San Diego Airport, one at Gate 26 and one at Gate 36.
  • If when you arrive in Lisbon you are looking for inspiration or information about what to do with your time in Portugal, you can stop by one of the many travel agencies at LIS. These agencies are all located landside in the terminals.
  • Gain entry to the exclusive Airspace Lounge at SAN by paying at the door. Located in Terminal 2, adjacent to Gate 23, this lounge features alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, assistance if your flight is delayed, power sockets at each seat, showers, snacks, printers, scanners, and an amenity kit.
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Top 5 airlines serving from San Diego to Lisbon

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Diego 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.
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8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10457 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.0Entertainment
7.4Food
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
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Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

10.0 ExcellentMichael, May 2024SJC - ATL
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Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

I didn’t not like that I could not select my seat and ended up with the worse seat.

The landing was bad and the hostess came two times and i was sleeping but when she served the person that nexts to me I woke up and she didn’t even asked me if I need any drink or snacks two times!!!!

Plane was late because of a mechanical malfunction and the food listed as available was not. Flight attendants seem over worked and under paid. They just done seem happy. And that can be seen in their faces.

Waited 3 hours on a plane to de-ice due to manpower issues. Waited another hour and a half once we landed because of a gate issue. Missed my connections. Created. A total of 13 hours of delay.

Great, on time departure, friendly and accommodating crew, great leg room, Smith flight

Plane was turned around due to fog half way into the flight, Delta did not properly direct passengers to stay on same flight and instead failed to properly rebook on Alaska

Honestly, I didn’t expect that I will experience this long time wait during the check in. There was only one person who was taking care of the passengers for the economy class and it took us to wait about one hour to do our check i. As a result we barely get to the airplane as the gate was at the end of the airport. That is totally not professional where one crue is working at the registration desk with economy and 3-4 crues are helping for the business class.

Like most domestic flights in the US, you are basically on your own with this airline when it comes to food, so be sure to purchase meals and drinks ahead of time or expect to arrive starving and dehydrated (like I was).

Aisle chair was good and liked the foot bar preventing you from putting your foot in the isle, The breakfast on this international flight to Zurich was horrible (Europeans, specially, used to good food) may make this a dealbreaker for booking with United Airlines again. I agreed with my Spanish fellow passenger.

On time take off…US cabins look tired and need of refresh!

Backpack should NOT allowed put in the flight bin , only put it under the seat. I can't find space put my carry on luggage!!! and I pay for it ! that was very bad experience

I paid $380 for my one-way ticket from California to Minnesota. The fair did not include online check-in. I received instructions from their app to check in at a kiosk. At the kiosk, the boarding pass would not print until an actual person came to verify that I had a personal item and not a carry-on item, On the plane, the person next to me was drunk and allowed to continue to order alcohol. United is garbage I’d rather fly spirit.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

Terrible! The plane was old and you are required to connect your own device to their Wi-Fi rather than have entertainment options in the back of the seat in front of you. The Wi-Fi went out during the flight and there was only one plug for the devices every two seats. Three out of five surrounding my family did not work. The seats and spaces under them were so small I could not fit my backpack, which I’ve always brought on flights and fit before no problem. The crew were unpleasant and patronizing.

Due to one crew member not showing up to work, our flight was significantly delayed causing us to miss our connecting flight in Houston to Mississippi causing us to be delayed by more than 6 hours and missing our event all together. Very disappointing. All because ONE crew member called in sick. United did grant us a $15 meal voucher, which was a small but appreciated concession that I wasn’t able to use because I ordered my lunch and paid for it before applying the concession, and the staff said it was too late to use it. Ugh! We also had a TWO delay coming back from Mississippi, but that was on American Airlines and it was due to weather, so not their fault. Anyway, not at all impressed with United’s handling of our flight and the HUGE disappointment of missing our important family event for our 90 year old mother. All that money and all that stress and emotions for nothing. Having to wait the hour to bring an employee from LAX seemed like something that should not have happened. Why don’t you have a local back-up? Santa Ana is not a little airport in a rural area.

Hated every minute of it. This flight should have only taken 1.5hrs but was delayed over 10hours. Now I am being told I cannot be compensated or refunded my ticket price or extra leg room, which I purchased but did not receive, because the airline is throwing the blame on the 3rd party I purchased tickets through and 3rd party putting the blame on airline. No one wants to help. They received their money and that's all they care about. Im going on 3 days of still trying to get to my final destination, had to cancel car rental, car insurance and hotel. Currently staying in airport until hotels open up. Thank you Lufthansa, Kayak, Underpricer and United for making this trip the worst ever.

Crew was great and did their best to make us comfortable and captain came out at the beginning to announce why the flight was delayed, weather situation up ahead, and kept us updated throughout the flight.

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Flight was 1/2 hour delayed leaving Phoenix. Otherwise it was an average flight. Flight crew on this trip was very nice.

Horrible - they lied to me about baggage & boarding, even though I specifically spoke to their agents the day before my flight about my issue. When I showed up they did not let me board and stranded me at my airport until I bought a new flight with money I did not have to spend.

Not sure why JAL partnered with American Airlines because their service is no where near similar. Flight attendants were not friendly and didn’t smile. Food was horrible…

The experience was great and much better than the flight going out. of course I was in first class but the service was excellent

Comfort of seats, ease of boarding. Food selection could be better

Food options were limited which is absolutely embarrassing for a Flight of this size The staff did not come around as much and I am not accustomed to such poor service from American Airlines Drinks I believe were limited to soda and water

Crew were attentive and friendly. Flight was smooth and early! I enjoyed the less crowded plane. Thank you!

We are gluten free, there were not any available complimentary gluten free options.

No meal on a cross country flight? SFO-MiA is pretty much the definition of a coast to coast flight. No meal provided. Sky high wi-fi rates too. Stop nickel and diming your customers.

The staff was unprofessional and didn’t communicate very well. The boarding process was very disheveled, potentially due to a power outage the previous day but there was no contingency plan to properly get passengers boarded the following day. Once boarded the aircraft stayed on the tarmac for over 45 minutes due to high winds. The communication was sporadic but an announcement was finally made an additional 30 minutes later that the flight was cancelled but we couldn’t get off the plane. Prior to deplaning one of the gate agents came on the plane and made an announcement for everyone to pickup their checked bags and take a card to rebook a new reservation because they didn’t have adequate staff. Flights were missed, passengers went to different airports and there was little to no assistance from AA.

Flight was delayed for almost 3 hours. Communication of gate change was poor. Email and screen said one gate and it was a different gate from that. Gate changed first to 64 B and then to 64 C. Originally it was 68B. 64C was not communicated properly!

Much better than previous experiences. Overall, it went smoothly after an unexpected delay and gate change.

Plenty of room in the exit row. Sat on the plane an hour before taking off.☹️ Landed late and had to wait for gate availability.

Flight was on time early arrival better entertainment good staff.everything was excellent

They canceled the flight on us very close to the flight date .

My experience was pretty frustrating because the first leg of my flight on United (though booked through Air Canada) was delayed causing me to miss my connecting flight on Air Canada. This could have been an easy solve as there was a direct flight later that morning via Air Canada that they easily could have put me on which would have only gotten me to my destination 2 1/2 hours later but because United and Air Canada don’t seem to have good communication they gave me the run around both telling me to talk with the other which I did three times to no avail. I ended up taking the delayed flight and getting on a new connecting flight which ended up getting me to my destination 6 hours later and I missed the event I was planning to go to this evening.

Everything went smoothly and as expected. We were on time and one flight arrived early.

This is not a Business Class equipped airplane and even the crew apologize before take over BUT BUT Air Canada charged full business class fare

Very good other than we have to wait for one crew and we’re delayed and the pilot and his co- pilot has to make a difference to be right on time arrival. Disappointed about no food service also.

Due to a strike taking place with the airline, it negatively impacted my flight in multiple ways. My flight was delayed over 2 hours and the food served was mediocre at best.

The flight as far as timings go was excellent. Unfortunately we ended up sat with someone on a night flight who had been drinking alcohol before boarding and BA staff were happily serving him more alcohol. He was very drunk which made our flight uncomfortable and awkward. My partner had this person lying on him whilst asleep. Alcohol should be served minimally. If there had been an emergency this person would not have been in a fit state to act accordingly.

First time flying with BA and I will do it again. Staff at airport and on board were very nice and helpful

they are improving. The crew from Charlotte to Tampa was outstanding. SMILING and trying to be helpful with the customers.

Wonderful service and very comfy in the bulkhead in Economy Plus! Delicious food.

The BA team at Sky Harbor is deplorable, full of unnecessary attitude and poor communication. It seems like every member of the team was looking at another to solve the problem, instead of taking agency to do so themselves. I saw no less than 6 altercations with the same gate agent where he threatened to revoke the passengers boarding pass for asking a wildly reasonable question, something as simple as where the cue to board was. I’ve complained to BA before but it seems this isn’t an issue for them, which is very disappointing

Boarding poor in London,ok in Chicago. Don’t like Heatrow/terminal5

It was very good. We got a late start by about an hour and a half. However I worked rather have that than crash. It was purely mechanical. They had our tickets ready when we came off the plane in London for the next leg. The only mishap was when we got to Lisbon my husbands luggage made or bit mine didn't. All was not lost because I did finally get it 2 days later. I was really pleased that they c made the effort.

Leg space was not enough. The meal was not satisfactory.

Liked that my American Airlines status seamlessly transferred to BA so luggage check was free. Flights were on time, boarding quick. Wish they didn’t assign connecting gate so late at Heathrow.

The entire process was flawless and as expected flying first class. The only thing that I have a complaint on...when first boarding, the plane was EXTREMELY cold; then when we were trying to sleep, it was way too hot - just better regulating (especially trying to sleep) would have made it perfect.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Diego to Lisbon found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/16Tue
3 stops
29h 05mSAN-LIS
$398
7/16Tue
2 stops
43h 23mSAN-LIS
$409
6/11Tue
2 stops
27h 08mSAN-LIS
$428
8/3Sat
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
27h 55mSAN-LIS
$651
7/17Wed
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
15h 18mSAN-LIS
$652
9/19Thu
1 stopAir Canada
17h 20mSAN-LIS
$755
7/17Wed
3 stopsUnited Airlines
20h 15mSAN-LIS
$759
10/8Tue
3 stopsUnited Airlines
28h 27mSAN-LIS
$765
7/11Thu
1 stopBritish Airways
18h 35mSAN-LIS
$866
9/17Tue
1 stopBritish Airways
18h 45mSAN-LIS
$1,583

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Last minute flights from San Diego to Lisbon

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Diego to Lisbon that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/30Thu
multi-stopIberia
20h 46mSAN-LIS
6/7Fri
multi-stopIberia
20h 26mLIS-SAN
$1,576
5/30Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
18h 50mSAN-LIS
6/7Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
37h 01mLIS-SAN
$1,683
5/30Thu
multi-stopIberia
28h 39mSAN-LIS
6/7Fri
multi-stopIberia
15h 29mLIS-SAN
$1,705
5/30Thu
multi-stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
14h 10mSAN-LIS
6/7Fri
multi-stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
23h 59mLIS-SAN
$1,870

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