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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.

SFO has provided indoor and outdoor pet relief areas for passengers traveling with their pets. The outdoor areas in Terminals 1 and 3 around Courtyards 2 and 4, respectively. The indoor pet relief areas are in Terminals 1, 2, and 3, around Gates B6 and C5-C7, D Gates, and Gate F11, respectively.

Wheelchair assistance can be requested from airline staff or at the Travelers Assistance Desk, located in the International Terminal. TTY telephones are available at the International Terminal, Terminal 1, and Terminal 2. Accessible parking spaces are available close to airport entrances and shuttle bus stops. Braille signage and Aira services are also available at SFO. The airport also has stair-free options for passengers in wheelchairs, including elevators and ramps.

On average, 5,169 lbs of carbon is emitted per person on flights from San Francisco to Lisbon. However, you can take more eco-friendly flights with British Airways and American Airlines, as they have flights that emit 31% less CO2 per person on this route.

If you wish to get to the rental car center at LIS, you must take a shuttle as it is located off-site. Follow the signs to the rental car shuttle bus pick-up area. The shuttle bus pick-up area is located outside each terminal. Board the rental car shuttle bus, which will take you to the rental car center. The shuttle bus is free and operates every 10 to 15min.

If you are a U.S. citizen flying from San Francisco to Lisbon, you will need a valid U.S. passport to enter Portugal. The passport must be at least valid for three months beyond your intended date of leaving Lisbon. U.S. citizens can visit Portugal for up to 90 days without a visa for tourism or business purposes.

The airport has provided two means by which you can get to the popular neighborhood of Baxia using public transportation. The first and easiest option is the Aerobus. Take the Aerobus 1 (Line 1) from Lisbon Airport to Praça do Comércio, located in the heart of Baixa. You can also take the Lisbon Airport (Aeroporto) metro to Alameda station. Then transfer to the metro's green line and take it to Baixa-Chiado station.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $688 round-trip via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC), compared to $938 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $57–$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. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777 variants.

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 $794 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $995: a $201 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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 21 minutes.

Some of the most popular sights in Lisbon are Chiado, Lisbon Oriente Station and Lisbon City Hall. These are among the most viewed places in Lisbon on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 4:20 pm and lands at 3:31 am
• Latest: departs at 8:15 pm and lands at 7:26 am.

The flight takes about 11h 11m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 3% below the route average of $881. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Lisbon takes 11h 11m, covering 5,664 miles.

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 San Francisco to Lisbon are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $495, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.

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

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.

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.

Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Klass Wagen
· Goldcar Rental SP
· Drive on Holiday
· GREEN MOTION
· Guerin

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Lisbon range from $680 to $1,159, with an average of $881 over the past 12 months. Anything below $680 counts as a good deal.

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