Which airports can I use when flying from San José to Lisbon?

Flights from San José to Lisbon usually depart from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) and arrive at Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from San José to Lisbon?

Three cabin classes are available on flights from San José to Lisbon: • Economy Class • Premium Economy Class • Business Class

Which airports do connecting flights from San José to Lisbon pass through?

One-stop flights from San José to Lisbon most commonly connect through: • Madrid Barajas (MAD) - 72% of one-stop connections • Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 21% of one-stop connections • Miami (MIA) - 2% of one-stop connections • Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) - 2% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San José to Lisbon?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from San José to Lisbon. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $955 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,241, a difference of $286. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Lisbon?

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.

How expensive are last-minute San José to Lisbon flights?

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 14% above the $1,088 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

How long is a flight from San José to Lisbon?

A nonstop flight from San José to Lisbon takes 00m, covering 4,982 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from San José to Lisbon?

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.

How are flight prices from San José to Lisbon looking right now?

One-way fares from San José to Lisbon are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $670, which is 13% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San José to Lisbon?

Flying via Madrid Barajas (MAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 17h 08m, compared with 17h 23m via Miami (MIA) and 18h 05m via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL).

What is the time difference between San José and Lisbon?

Lisbon is 7 hours ahead of San José (Western European Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)?

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

How much should I expect to pay for a San José to Lisbon flight?

Round-trip flights from San José to Lisbon range from $896 to $1,276, with an average of $1,088 over the past 12 months. Anything below $896 counts as a good deal.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to Lisbon?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to Lisbon. It’s 13% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 14% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from San José to Lisbon?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from San José to Lisbon at $833 round-trip. •August ($1,354) and March ($1,241) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 62% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from San José to Lisbon the cheapest?

Flights from San José to Lisbon are cheapest 22 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 26% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from San José to Lisbon?

Iberia ($891) and Air France ($924) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San José to Lisbon according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from San José to Lisbon?

Madrid Barajas (MAD) is the most popular layover for the San José to Lisbon route. 72% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via MAD.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from San José to Lisbon?

Flights via Miami (MIA) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $885. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from San José to Lisbon which airport offers the shortest layover?

Miami (MIA) had the shortest average connection time for San José to Lisbon layovers at 11h 17m over the past 3 months.

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Thu, Mar 4 - Thu, Mar 25

8:00 pm - 11:25 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

21h 25m1 stop Madrid Barajas

6:30 am - 5:30 pmLIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

17h 00m1 stop Madrid Barajas

$831Multiple Airlines

Tue, Mar 2 - Thu, Mar 25

9:45 pm - 11:25 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

19h 40m1 stop Madrid Barajas

6:30 am - 5:30 pmLIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

17h 00m1 stop Madrid Barajas

$831Multiple Airlines

Sat, Feb 27 - Thu, Mar 25

9:30 pm - 11:25 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

19h 55m1 stop Madrid Barajas

6:30 am - 5:30 pmLIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

17h 00m1 stop Madrid Barajas

$831Multiple Airlines

Mon, Feb 1 - Mon, Feb 15

5:25 pm - 6:05 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

18h 40m1 stop Madrid Barajas

6:30 am - 3:45 pmLIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

15h 15m1 stop Madrid Barajas

$891Iberia

Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 3

8:00 pm - 11:25 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

21h 25m1 stop Madrid Barajas

6:00 am - 5:30 pmLIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

17h 30m1 stop Madrid Barajas

$894Multiple Airlines

Mon, Feb 1 - Mon, Feb 15

5:25 pm - 11:25 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

24h 00m1 stop Madrid Barajas

6:30 am - 3:45 pmLIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

15h 15m1 stop Madrid Barajas

$899Iberia

Wed, Mar 31 - Wed, Apr 14

4:30 pm - 11:25 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

23h 55m1 stop Madrid Barajas

6:35 am - 3:05 pmLIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

15h 30m1 stop Madrid Barajas

$910Iberia

Fri, Nov 27 - Fri, Dec 4

6:20 pm - 10:25 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

22h 05m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

5:30 am - 9:54 pmLIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

22h 24m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Panama City Tocumen Intl

$924Air France

Mon, Feb 1 - Mon, Feb 15

2:10 pm - 3:10 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

19h 00m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Paris Charles de Gaulle

5:30 am - 6:15 pmLIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

18h 45m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

$951Air France

Sun, Nov 15 - Thu, Nov 19

6:20 pm - 5:30 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

17h 10m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

5:30 am - 4:10 pmLIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

16h 40m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

$954Air France

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Sun, Oct 18 - Sat, Oct 24

7:05 pm - 10:50 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

20h 45m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol

7:45 pm - 5:30 pmLIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

28h 45m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,256KLM

Mon, Oct 19 - Sun, Nov 1

2:48 pm - 6:45 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

20h 57m2 stops Panama City Tocumen Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

5:00 am - 9:52 pmLIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

22h 52m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Panama City Tocumen Intl

$1,265KLM

Mon, Oct 19 - Sun, Nov 1

7:05 pm - 10:25 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

20h 20m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

5:00 am - 9:52 pmLIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

22h 52m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Panama City Tocumen Intl

$1,265Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 18 - Sat, Oct 24

2:48 pm - 6:45 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

20h 57m2 stops Panama City Tocumen Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

5:00 am - 5:30 pmLIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

19h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,273KLM

Tue, Oct 20 - Sun, Oct 25

4:10 pm - 8:05 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

20h 55m1 stop Madrid Barajas

7:45 am - 8:19 amLIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

30h 34m2 stops Madrid Barajas Panama City Tocumen Intl

$1,345Iberia

Tue, Oct 20 - Sun, Oct 25

4:10 pm - 8:05 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

20h 55m1 stop Madrid Barajas

7:45 am - 8:19 amLIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

30h 34m2 stops Madrid Barajas Panama City Tocumen Intl

$1,428Iberia

Sat, Oct 17 - Sun, Oct 25

4:10 pm - 6:25 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

19h 15m1 stop Madrid Barajas

7:45 am - 8:19 amLIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

30h 34m2 stops Madrid Barajas Panama City Tocumen Intl

$1,430Iberia

Mon, Oct 19 - Sun, Nov 1

7:05 pm - 10:25 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

20h 20m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

5:30 am - 4:10 pmLIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

16h 40m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

$1,498Air France

Tue, Oct 20 - Sun, Oct 25

6:25 pm - 10:25 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

21h 00m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

6:30 pm - 5:30 pmLIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

29h 00m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,550Air France

Tue, Oct 20 - Sun, Oct 25

3:01 pm - 11:50 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado

37h 49m2 stops Miami Madrid Barajas

7:45 am - 8:19 amLIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

30h 34m2 stops Madrid Barajas Panama City Tocumen Intl

$1,588Iberia

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Price, demand and travel trends for San José to Lisbon flights

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to Lisbon?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to Lisbon. It’s 13% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 14% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from San José to Lisbon? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from San José to Lisbon, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •February is the cheapest month to fly from San José to Lisbon at $833 round-trip.
•August ($1,354) and March ($1,241) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 62% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.
When are flights from San José to Lisbon the cheapest?: Flights from San José to Lisbon are cheapest 22 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 26% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from San José to Lisbon?
Three cabin classes are available on flights from San José to Lisbon:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
How long is a flight from San José to Lisbon?
A nonstop flight from San José to Lisbon takes 00m, covering 4,982 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from San José to Lisbon?
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.
How much should I expect to pay for a San José to Lisbon flight?
Round-trip flights from San José to Lisbon range from $896 to $1,276, with an average of $1,088 over the past 12 months. Anything below $896 counts as a good deal.
How expensive are last-minute San José to Lisbon flights?
Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 14% above the $1,088 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.
How are flight prices from San José to Lisbon looking right now?
One-way fares from San José to Lisbon are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $670, which is 13% above the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)?
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
Which airports can I use when flying from San José to Lisbon?
Flights from San José to Lisbon usually depart from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) and arrive at Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS).
Which airports do connecting flights from San José to Lisbon pass through?
One-stop flights from San José to Lisbon most commonly connect through:

• Madrid Barajas (MAD) - 72% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 2% of one-stop connections
• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) - 2% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San José to Lisbon?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from San José to Lisbon. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $955 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,241, a difference of $286.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San José to Lisbon?
Flying via Madrid Barajas (MAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 17h 08m, compared with 17h 23m via Miami (MIA) and 18h 05m via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL).
What is the time difference between San José and Lisbon?
Lisbon is 7 hours ahead of San José (Western European Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Lisbon?
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.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $955, about $286 less than Friday fares (23% savings) based on the last 12 months.
For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 22 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 26% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San José to Lisbon trip for February. Fares historically average $833 round-trip in that month - typically $521 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport.

• B&B Hotel Lisboa Aeroporto
• Ibis Styles Lisboa Aeroporto
• Star inn Lisboa

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