The San Francisco–Lisbon route
San Francisco to Lisbon is a transatlantic search from a US airport. You leave San Francisco International (SFO) and land at Humberto Delgado (LIS) in Portugal, about 5,669 miles away. This city pair is usually a connecting trip: about 5,669 miles of flying, with the shortest timed itineraries near 11.5 hours plus a layover.
For SFO–LIS we show about $539 on the low end and around $970 as a more typical one-way economy total, USD, last reviewed August 2026. Long-haul sale banners expire; a $539 one-way is a planning floor, not a coupon. Taxes, bags, and seats change what you pay on the seller site.
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Distance and time SFO–LIS
San Francisco and Lisbon sit about 5,669 miles apart. If a nonstop is missing from SFO, timed itineraries near 11.5 hours of flying usually mean one long-haul plus a shorter feeder — not two equal hops.
Lisbon is about 8 hours ahead of San Francisco on standard time (America/Los_Angeles vs Europe/Lisbon). Arrival clocks on LIS are local. That matters more on this pair than on a same-zone hop.
Most San Francisco–Lisbon journeys connect rather than fly nonstop from SFO. Timed one-stop itineraries often bank at John F. Kennedy International (JFK), Newark Liberty International (EWR), O'Hare International (ORD). That is a pattern, not a promise for your dates. On results, sort by fastest if you care about layover pain, or cheapest if you do not.
Airports for San Francisco to Lisbon
You depart San Francisco International in San Francisco, United States, and arrive at Humberto Delgado in Lisbon, Portugal. SFO is the origin code we use on this guide; LIS is the arrival code. If you need a visa or an ESTA, that is between you and the destination government — Azurovia does not ticket and does not process immigration.
SFO is the only origin code we list in this metro. LIS is the arrival code we treat as primary for Lisbon. A cheaper nearby airport only wins if the transfer still fits your plan. Search with “include nearby airports” when you want those codes in one results list.
Airport pages: SFO San Francisco International · LIS Humberto Delgado
City hubs: Flights from San Francisco · Flights to Lisbon
Bags on SFO–LIS
Long-haul SFO–LIS fares sometimes include a checked bag on the airline site and unbundle it on a travel site, or the reverse. Rank the USD total you will actually pay, including bags, before you click out. Azurovia does not ticket.
Airlines often shown
Virgin Atlantic is among the names that commonly appear on SFO–LIS, alongside Iberia, Aer Lingus, KLM. That is who often operates or sells this city pair in our catalog, not a daily guarantee. Live search is the inventory that exists for your dates.
When people fly
Shoulder periods around May and Jun are the usual hunting ground for this transatlantic pair, with Sep and Oct also worth a look. August and Christmas weeks are a different market. Search nearby dates rather than trusting a month name.
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Questions about this city pair
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Lisbon?
There is usually no nonstop. Plan on about 11.5 hours of flying (5,669 miles) plus layover time.
When are San Francisco to Lisbon fares often lower?
Demand is usually softer in May and Jun on this route, but live prices move daily. Search a few nearby dates rather than assuming a season is always cheapest.
Which airlines fly San Francisco to Lisbon?
Sellers commonly show Virgin Atlantic, Iberia, Aer Lingus, KLM on this city pair. The set on any given day depends on schedule and which travel sites return a fare.
What do San Francisco–Lisbon tickets usually cost?
Guide one-way economy totals cluster around $970, with sales near $539, in USD. Those are not a quote — live search is the price that matters.
Is SFO–LIS the only airport pair for this trip?
This guide uses SFO and LIS as the primary codes. If a seller offers another airport, it will show on live results when you include nearby airports.
Do I book San Francisco–Lisbon with Azurovia?
No. Azurovia is a US metasearch. You compare airline and travel-site totals here, then complete the ticket with the seller you choose.