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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 3:24 am
• Latest: departs at 8:15 pm and lands at 7:19 am.

The flight takes about 11h 04m.

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.

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Lisbon takes 11h 04m, 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.

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Lisbon range from $686 to $1,171, with an average of $897 over the past 12 months. Anything below $686 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 6% below the route average of $897. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but inventory is limited.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $672 round-trip via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC), compared to $935 for nonstop.

TAP AIR PORTUGAL is the only airline operating San Francisco to Lisbon flights. 86% of its flights are on time.

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-way fares from San Francisco to Lisbon are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $521, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.

Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 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, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 21m.

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

• Philadelphia (PHL) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) - 23% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from San Francisco to Lisbon. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $824 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,012, a difference of $188.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 46m, compared with 15h 08m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) and 15h 32m 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, Praça do Marquês de Pombal and Commerce Square. 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 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 always check the fare details before booking.

Metro, taxis and city buses connect Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) with central Lisbon. The Metro’s Red Line reaches Saldanha in about 20 minutes, though some destinations require a transfer. Taxi times vary with traffic and a luggage surcharge may apply. City buses also serve the airport, with limits on baggage size.

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) connects downtown San Francisco with SFO. The ride takes about 30 minutes, depending on the starting point.

Travelers can take the Lisbon Airport (Aeroporto) metro to Alameda station. From there, they transfer to the Green Line and continue to Baixa-Chiado station.

U.S. citizens flying from SFO to Lisbon need a valid U.S. passport to enter Portugal. The passport must be valid for at least three months beyond the intended departure date from Lisbon. U.S. citizens can visit Portugal for up to 90 days without a visa for tourism or business purposes.

Yes, SFO has free play areas in Terminals 1, 2 and 3. Each terminal also has a nursery for more privacy. At LIS, children's playgrounds are located after security in Terminal 1 in the Schengen and Non-Schengen areas. These are airside and at least one is not supervised. A number of changing stations and private rooms are also available for infant care upon arrival.

Wheelchair assistance can be requested from an airline representative; in the International Terminal, passengers should proceed to their airline's assigned counter or use specially marked phones at all terminal entry doors. TTY telephones are available at Harvey Milk Terminal 1, Terminal 2, Terminal 3, Dianne Feinstein International Terminal A and Dianne Feinstein International Terminal G. Accessible parking spaces are available at all SFO public parking facilities; in the Domestic and International Garages, they are adjacent to elevator lobbies, while in Long-Term Parking, they are located on each floor. The airport also has stair-free options for passengers in wheelchairs, including elevators and ramps.

SFO has indoor and outdoor pet relief areas for travelers with pets. Outdoor areas are located in Terminal 1 near Courtyard 2 and in Terminal 3 near Courtyard 4. Indoor areas are in Terminal 1 in the B Gates and near Gate C5, in Terminal 2 at the D Gates and in Terminal 3 at the entrance to Gates F11–F22.