Lisbon

$321+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Lisbon (LIS)

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SFO — LIS
Aug 2 — Aug 91
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Lisbon Humberto Delgado are usually found in January or February, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Lisbon

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 July 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$651
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$321
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$953

Good round-trip deal

$445 or less

Good one-way deal

$329 or less
From San Francisco to Lisbon Humberto Delgado
One-way flight from San Francisco to Lisbon Humberto Delgado
High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($25 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Lisbon Humberto Delgado.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Lisbon Humberto Delgado.

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Lisbon
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Lisbon. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 28, 2025.

This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/169:28 pmSFO - LIS
1 stop27h 37mBritish Airways
Wed 8/2711:05 amLIS - SFO
1 stop20h 13mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/28$668
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/89:05 pmSFO - LIS
1 stop16h 45mLufthansa
Wed 10/225:05 amLIS - SFO
1 stop15h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 7/27$669
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/1412:43 amSFO - LIS
2 stops25h 32mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/2312:35 pmLIS - SFO
1 stop35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$670
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/77:20 pmSFO - LIS
1 stop19h 40mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/1411:05 amLIS - SFO
2 stops18h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/27$671
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/307:30 pmSFO - LIS
1 stop19h 50mSWISS
Fri 10/175:55 amLIS - SFO
1 stop18h 15mSWISS
Deal found 7/28$674
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/228:35 amSFO - LIS
2 stops16h 20mAir Canada
Tue 12/211:20 amLIS - SFO
2 stops36h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 7/26$675
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/168:10 pmSFO - LIS
1 stop16h 25mIberia
Wed 9/249:00 amLIS - SFO
1 stop15h 45mIberia
Deal found 7/27$681
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Wed 9/174:20 pmSFO - LIS
Nonstop11h 10mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 9/299:55 amLIS - SFO
Nonstop12h 35mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 7/26$685
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Wed 10/810:40 amSFO - LIS
2 stops23h 15mDelta
Fri 10/1712:45 pmLIS - SFO
1 stop18h 56mDelta
Deal found 7/27$686
This LEVEL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 LEVEL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/168:10 pmSFO - LIS
1 stop17h 20mLEVEL
Sat 10/259:10 amLIS - SFO
1 stop17h 00mLEVEL
Deal found 7/27$688
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Tue 9/308:30 amSFO - LIS
1 stop16h 50mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/175:05 amLIS - SFO
2 stops18h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$695
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/254:40 pmSFO - LIS
2 stops21h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 1/86:55 pmLIS - SFO
2 stops36h 12mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/27$704

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 July 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Lisbon that are best for you.

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San FranciscoLisbon

SFO - LIS

SFOLIS

San Francisco

Sat 8/16

9:28 pm-9:05 am

1 stop27h 37m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Wed 8/27

11:05 am-11:18 pm

1 stop20h 13m

$668

San FranciscoLisbon

SFO - LIS

SFOLIS

San Francisco

Wed 10/8

9:05 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop16h 45m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Wed 10/22

5:05 am-12:40 pm

1 stop15h 35m

$669

San FranciscoLisbon

SFO - LIS

SFOLIS

San Francisco

Sat 8/16

12:30 am-9:20 am

3 stops24h 50m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Mon 8/25

12:15 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop32h 25m

$670

San FranciscoLisbon

SFO - LIS

SFOLIS

San Francisco

Tue 10/7

7:20 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop19h 40m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Tue 10/14

11:05 am-9:56 pm

2 stops18h 51m

$671

San FranciscoLisbon

SFO - LIS

SFOLIS

San Francisco

Mon 9/15

9:00 am-9:05 am

1 stop16h 05m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Wed 9/24

6:35 am-4:45 pm

1 stop18h 10m

$672

San FranciscoLisbon

SFO - LIS

SFOLIS

San Francisco

Tue 9/30

7:30 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Fri 10/17

5:55 am-4:10 pm

1 stop18h 15m

$674

San FranciscoLisbon

SFO - LIS

SFOLIS

San Francisco

Sun 10/5

1:00 pm-10:45 am

1 stop13h 45m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Tue 10/21

5:40 am-8:21 pm

2 stops22h 41m

$679

San FranciscoLisbon

SFO - LIS

SFOLIS

San Francisco

Tue 9/16

8:10 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop16h 25m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Wed 9/24

9:00 am-4:45 pm

1 stop15h 45m

$681

San FranciscoLisbon

SFO - LIS

SFOLIS

San Francisco

Wed 9/17

4:20 pm-11:30 am

Nonstop11h 10m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Mon 9/29

9:55 am-2:30 pm

Nonstop12h 35m

$685

San FranciscoLisbon

SFO - LIS

SFOLIS

San Francisco

Thu 10/16

8:10 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop17h 20m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Sat 10/25

9:10 am-6:10 pm

1 stop17h 00m

$688

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The best insider tips for San Francisco to Lisbon flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Francisco to Lisbon trip
Airports
SFO

Plan extra time for security checkpoints at SFO, especially during peak hours, to ensure a smooth departure for your long flight to Lisbon.

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
LIS

Use the metro line for a quick 20-minute ride from LIS to downtown Lisbon, offering a convenient and affordable arrival option.

Read more about LISby Ramsey Qubein
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Ramsey Qubein

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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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Lisbon

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Lisbon. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to Lisbon may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 89 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Lisbon (average of $612). Flying from San Francisco to Lisbon in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,129). 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 SFO to LIS?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 July 28, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 19% on flights from San Francisco to Lisbon by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

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

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

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 July 28, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Lisbon, such as Delta, Finnair, and SWISS. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this San Francisco to Lisbon flight route?

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Francisco to Lisbon round-trip from $651. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $654, and Lufthansa, from $655. United Airlines is priced at 23% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Lisbon one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Lisbon are American Airlines ($321), Iberia ($322), and British Airways ($324).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Lisbon?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Francisco to Lisbon on time: JetBlue (82%), TAP AIR PORTUGAL (82%), Etihad Airways (57%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Lisbon?

    On average you can expect to pay $2,018 for a flight from San Francisco to Lisbon. The cheapest flight overall is $254 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Lisbon Humberto Delgado) is currently priced at $522.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco 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. Those on a layover in London interested in visiting Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, or Piccadilly Circus can do so by traveling 12.5 mi, 13.7 mi, and 14.1 mi, respectively from London Heathrow. Travelers in need of a car in London can rent one for about $51 per day.

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

    Most Montreal visitors opt to spend their time at Centre Bell, Vieux-Port de Montréal, and Notre-Dame Basilica. Travelers on a layover in Montreal can visit Centre Bell, Vieux-Port de Montréal, and Notre-Dame Basilica, by traveling 9.1 mi, 10.0 mi, and 9.9 mi, respectively after landing at Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl. Travelers can book a car rental at Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl for about $68 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Toronto?

    Union Station, CN Tower, and Hockey Hall of Fame are the most popular attractions in Toronto if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Union Station, CN Tower, and Hockey Hall of Fame can be accessed by traveling approximately 12.1 mi, 11.9 mi, and 12.3 mi, respectively from Toronto Pearson Intl. Those on a layover in Toronto in need of a rental car can book one at Toronto Pearson Intl for about $48.

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

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Lisbon?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Lisbon?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Lisbon (average of $612). Flying from San Francisco to Lisbon in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,129). 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 San Francisco to Lisbon

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 July 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IberiaCheapest$347Average$934FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LEVELCheapest$351Average$723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$490Average$677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$496Average$821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
VuelingCheapest$532Average$746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
LufthansaCheapest$550Average$877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
KLMCheapest$559Average$778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$561Average$779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$571Average$922FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$582Average$833FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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