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If you are flying economy class from Lisbon to San Francisco, each airline operating this route will allow you to bring one carry-on bag and one personal item on board. Because this is a long-haul flight, the airlines will also allow one free checked bag. If you need to check more than one bag, however, it may be worth upgrading your seat, especially if you are flying TAP Air Portugal or British Airways, as they will offer you two free checked bags if you are flying in premium or business class.

The airline you choose to fly with will determine your layovers. For example, Lufthansa has a layover in either Munich (MUC) or Frankfurt (FRA), British Airways has a layover in London (LHR), Swiss Airlines has a layover in Zurich (ZRH), Brussels Airlines has a layover in New York (EWR), American Airlines stops in either London (LHR) or Philadelphia (PHL), and KLM stops in Amsterdam (AMS).

First of all, take public transport to the airport in Lisbon (LIS) and to Downtown San Francisco after you land at SFO. Next, consider booking a direct flight with TAP Air Portugal. Not only is TAP Air Portugal a sustainable airline, but this also cuts down on the amount of landings and takeoffs en route, which means less fuel consumed. Finally, pack light to reduce the weight on the plane.

American citizens flying from Lisbon to San Francisco will need their valid passport. Portuguese citizens will need a valid passport. Portuguese citizens will also need to apply in advance for an Electronic Travel Authorization, ESTA under the Visa Waiver Program.

Among airlines operating Lisbon to San Francisco flights:

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

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

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

Flights from Lisbon to San Francisco usually depart from Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

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

• TAP AIR PORTUGAL: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Etihad Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Lisbon to San Francisco:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $596 round-trip via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK), compared to $912 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $96–$100 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 and JetBlue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330 variants.

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

• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 27% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Philadelphia (PHL) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 7% of one-stop connections

Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the Lisbon to San Francisco route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $799 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $904, a difference of $105. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 San Francisco route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 46 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Lisbon to San Francisco flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

A nonstop flight from Lisbon to San Francisco takes 12h 41m, covering 5,664 miles.

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

• Earliest: departs at 9:00 am and lands at 9:41 pm
• Latest: departs at 1:10 pm and lands at 1:51 am.

The flight takes about 12h 41m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 15% above the route average of $858. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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.

One-way fares from Lisbon to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $695, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.

TAP AIR PORTUGAL is the only airline operating Lisbon to San Francisco flights. 82% of its flights are on time.

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.

Flying via Lajes (TER) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 14h 37m, compared with 14h 53m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) and 15h 02m via Madrid Barajas (MAD).

San Francisco is 8 hours behind Lisbon (Pacific Time vs Western European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Thrifty
· Europcar
· Dollar
· Hertz
· Fox

Round-trip flights from Lisbon to San Francisco range from $752 to $995, with an average of $858 over the past 12 months. Anything below $752 counts as a good deal.