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$278+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Lisbon (LIS)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — LIS
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Lisbon Humberto Delgado are usually found in February or January, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Lisbon

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Lisbon (LIS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$506
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$278
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$747

Good round-trip deal

$510 or less

Good one-way deal

$263 or less
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Lisbon
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Lisbon. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 17, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/1510:30 pmORD - LIS
1 stop17h 35mLufthansa
Tue 11/45:00 amLIS - ORD
1 stop14h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 9/17$507
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/245:40 pmORD - LIS
2 stops14h 55mDelta
Tue 11/45:30 amLIS - ORD
2 stops20h 53mDelta
Deal found 9/16$509
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/133:45 pmORD - LIS
1 stop10h 15mDelta
Thu 11/2710:40 amLIS - ORD
1 stop28h 55mDelta
Deal found 9/17$511
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/144:30 pmORD - LIS
1 stop24h 55mFinnair
Sat 11/86:30 amLIS - ORD
1 stop14h 00mFinnair
Deal found 9/17$512
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2910:50 pmORD - LIS
1 stop19h 40mLufthansa
Fri 12/55:00 amLIS - ORD
1 stop14h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 9/17$513
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/310:00 amORD - LIS
3 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/107:10 amLIS - ORD
2 stops18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$514
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/19:10 pmORD - LIS
1 stop32h 05mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/245:00 amLIS - ORD
1 stop36h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$515
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/307:15 amORD - LIS
1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/1112:35 pmLIS - ORD
1 stop33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$516
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1810:48 amORD - LIS
1 stop17h 57mDelta
Wed 11/55:30 amLIS - ORD
2 stops22h 09mDelta
Deal found 9/17$517
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/610:40 amORD - LIS
2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/1410:05 pmLIS - ORD
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$518
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/188:25 pmORD - LIS
1 stop32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/283:25 pmLIS - ORD
1 stop30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$519
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/154:55 pmORD - LIS
1 stop10h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/98:45 pmLIS - ORD
1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$520

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Lisbon that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Lisbon that are best for you.

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ChicagoLisbon

ORD - LIS

ORDLIS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/15

2:42 pm-9:05 am

1 stop12h 23m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Mon 2/9

8:45 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$520

ChicagoLisbon

ORD - LIS

ORDLIS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/30

7:20 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop14h 45m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Sun 12/7

7:00 am-4:45 pm

2 stops39h 45m

$533

ChicagoLisbon

ORD - LIS

ORDLIS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/28

3:35 pm-9:20 am

1 stop12h 45m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Sun 11/9

5:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop14h 10m

$535

ChicagoLisbon

ORD - LIS

ORDLIS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/31

5:25 pm-10:35 am

1 stop12h 10m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Tue 11/11

11:25 am-2:20 pm

1 stop32h 55m

$536

ChicagoLisbon

ORD - LIS

ORDLIS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/5

6:30 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops17h 00m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Tue 12/16

5:30 am-6:05 pm

2 stops18h 35m

$536

ChicagoLisbon

MDW - LIS

MDWLIS

Chicago Midway

Tue 10/28

1:08 pm-11:20 am

2 stops17h 12m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Mon 11/10

5:30 am-6:08 pm

2 stops18h 38m

$536

ChicagoLisbon

ORD - LIS

ORDLIS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/9

7:30 am-3:40 pm

2 stops26h 10m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Sun 1/18

7:00 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop27h 45m

$537

ChicagoLisbon

MDW - LIS

MDWLIS

Chicago Midway

Thu 10/30

9:35 am-3:10 pm

2 stops24h 35m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Tue 11/11

5:00 am-8:52 am

2 stops33h 52m

$538

ChicagoLisbon

MDW - LIS

MDWLIS

Chicago Midway

Tue 11/4

10:40 am-5:30 pm

2 stops24h 50m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Sun 11/9

11:25 am-11:32 pm

2 stops18h 07m

$538

ChicagoLisbon

ORD - LIS

ORDLIS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/9

10:45 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop18h 10m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Mon 3/16

6:35 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop25h 15m

$539

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The best insider tips for Chicago to Lisbon flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Chicago to Lisbon trip
Airports
ORD

Prepare for long walks between terminals at ORD. Know your airline's terminal to avoid unnecessary travel.

Read more about ORDby Ramsey Qubein
LIS

From LIS, the metro line takes 20 minutes to reach downtown Lisbon, offering a convenient and cost-effective option.

Read more about LISby Ramsey Qubein
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An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Lisbon

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Lisbon from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Lisbon

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Lisbon?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Lisbon. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago to Lisbon, you should look to book at least 55 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Lisbon?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Lisbon (average of $612). Flying from Chicago to Lisbon in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,126). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to LIS?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Lisbon. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 17, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago to Lisbon in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 31% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Lisbon?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Lisbon. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Lisbon flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Lisbon?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Chicago to Lisbon?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Chicago to Lisbon chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Madrid (MAD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 33% of 1-stop itineraries from Chicago to Lisbon on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Chicago to Lisbon?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Chicago to Lisbon, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $582.

What’s the fastest layover option from Chicago to Lisbon?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Lisbon, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 12h 20m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Chicago to Lisbon?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Lisbon, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 48m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Lisbon

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lisbon. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Lisbon. Reviews last updated September 17, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines, American Airlines, and Air Canada from Chicago to Lisbon. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julia,Sep 2025

BUF - DEN

The staff were amazing, from check in to boarding and on the flight. The range of entertainment options were really good as well.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julia,Sep 2025

BUF - DEN

The staff were amazing, from check in to boarding and on the flight. The range of entertainment options were really good as well.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julia,Sep 2025

BUF - DEN

The staff were amazing, from check in to boarding and on the flight. The range of entertainment options were really good as well.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julia,Sep 2025

BUF - DEN

The staff were amazing, from check in to boarding and on the flight. The range of entertainment options were really good as well.
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
7.1
Good
1,977 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julia,Sep 2025

BUF - DEN

The staff were amazing, from check in to boarding and on the flight. The range of entertainment options were really good as well.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,367 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julia,Sep 2025

BUF - DEN

The staff were amazing, from check in to boarding and on the flight. The range of entertainment options were really good as well.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Lisbon. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Lisbon from Chicago?

    If you book a flight to Lisbon from Chicago, you will be flying to Humberto Delgado, which is the city’s only airport. Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) is located 4.2 mi from the center of Lisbon. There are 0 flights from Chicago to Humberto Delgado per day from 18 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Lisbon?

    Scandinavian Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta can get you from Chicago to Lisbon in just under 12h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 3996 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Lisbon round-trip?

    Flying on Scandinavian Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Lisbon, with prices starting at $369. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Icelandair and Aer Lingus, with the lowest prices starting at $444 and $484, respectively. Scandinavian Airlines is priced at 50% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Lisbon?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Chicago to Lisbon? While on average our users pay $1,374, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $180. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Lisbon Humberto Delgado), is priced around $370.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Chicago to Lisbon?

    The most popular layover on flights from Chicago to Lisbon is London. Toronto sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Chicago to Lisbon.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in London?

    Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus are the most popular attractions in London if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus can be visited by traveling about 12.5 mi, 13.7 mi, and 14.1 mi respectively from London Heathrow. Those landing in London looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $40 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Toronto?

    Union Station, CN Tower, and Hockey Hall of Fame are currently the most popular points of interest in Toronto at the moment. Union Station, CN Tower, and Hockey Hall of Fame are located about 12.1 mi, 11.9 mi, and 12.3 mi, respectively from Toronto Pearson Intl. Travelers in need of a car in Toronto can rent one for about $41 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Chicago to Lisbon flights?

    The least popular layover on flights from Chicago to Lisbon is Philadelphia.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Lisbon that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Lisbon flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Lisbon?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Lisbon.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Lisbon?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Lisbon by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Lisbon?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Lisbon (average of $612). Flying from Chicago to Lisbon in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,126). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Chicago to Lisbon

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Lisbon. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$369Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
IcelandairCheapest$444Average$564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Aer LingusCheapest$484Average$688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$484Average$827FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$490Average$702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$510Average$730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SWISSCheapest$517Average$740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
KLMCheapest$527Average$616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$537Average$756FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$543Average$791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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