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Flights from Lisbon to San Francisco

Nonstop flights from Lisbon (LIS) to San Francisco (SFO) take about 11h 54m (9,121 km). TAP Air Portugal flies it. Lowest fare seen: $805 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Lisbon to San Francisco

Carriers on LIS–SFO according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ TAP Air Portugalnonstop fare seen

Lisbon to San Francisco fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Mar 2027, from $805 one-way. With stops: Mar 2027, from $544. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$89331 Oct 2026 · TAP Air Portugal	$774 · 3 stops29 Oct 2026 · TAP Air Portugal
Nov 2026	$8249 Nov 2026 · TAP Air Portugal	$600 · 1 stop9 Nov 2026
Dec 2026	$82325 Dec 2026 · TAP Air Portugal	$576 · 1 stop24 Dec 2026
Jan 2027	$25164 Jan 2027 · TAP Air Portugal	$684 · 4 stops4 Jan 2027
Mar 2027	$80510 Mar 2027 · TAP Air Portugal	$544 · 2 stops9 Mar 2027 · TAP Air Portugal

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $600 for November 2026, $544 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 5 of 5 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Lisbon to San Francisco, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Lisbon to San Francisco flights

How long is the flight from Lisbon to San Francisco?

A nonstop flight from Lisbon (LIS) to San Francisco (SFO) takes about 11h 54m, covering 9,121 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Lisbon from San Francisco by air?

The great-circle distance between Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport and San Francisco International Airport is 9,121 km (5,668 miles), a ultra long-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Lisbon to San Francisco?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the LIS–SFO route include TAP Air Portugal. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Lisbon to San Francisco cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on LIS–SFO was $805 USD with TAP Air Portugal (nonstop), departing 10 Mar 2027, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

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

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in March 2027 were cheapest, from $544 one-way, against $774 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Lisbon to San Francisco?

In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $544 with 2 stops against $805 nonstop, a saving of $261. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from Lisbon to San Francisco?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter San Francisco visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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