There are 6 ways to get from San Francisco to Lisbon Airport (LIS) by plane, subway, bus, train or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly from San Francisco • 13h 29m
€137 - €658
5 alternative options
BART to San Jose, fly • 17h 46m
€419 - €561
Fly from Oakland • 17h 47m
€389 - €660
Bus to Santa Rosa, fly • 20h 35m
€437 - €1242
Train to Sacramento, fly • 18h 48m
€328 - €843
Shuttle to Monterey, fly • 21h 41m
€497 - €1253
San Francisco (SFO) to Lisbon (LIS) flights
The flight time between San Francisco (SFO) and Lisbon (LIS) is around 15h 41m and covers a distance of around 9124 km. The fastest flight normally takes 11h. Services are operated by TAP Portugal, United Airlines, Air Canada and others. Typically 128 flights run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Flight route overview
Average flight journey time:
15h 41m
Fastest flight journey time:
11h
Flight distance:
9124 km
Flights per week:
128
Cheapest price:
€271
Carbon emissions:
1850 kg CO2
First and last flights
First flight departs at:
06:50
Last flight departs at:
19:55
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
San Francisco (SFO) to Lisbon (LIS) flight schedules
Flights departing Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Flights departing Wednesday, July 28, 2021
United States → Portugal
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International entry into Portugal from United States
- Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of United States
Allowed for: Citizens and permanent residents of Portugal, as well as residents from EU Schengen Area (EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland), Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brunei, Canada, China, Cyprus, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kosovo, Lebanon, Macau, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Qatar, Rwanda, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States and Vatican
Restricted for: Foreign nationals from outside EU Schengen Area
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Conditions of entry into Portugal from United States
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
- Specific entry restrictions may apply for travel to Portugal: Azores, Madeira
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- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
- Specific entry restrictions may apply for travel to Portugal: Azores, Madeira
- 14-day mandatory self-quarantine
- Entry is allowed only for essential reasons
- Travellers with the Digital Green Certificate are exempt from the quarantine. Digital Green Certificate is proof that a person has been vaccinated against COVID-19, received a negative test result, or recovered from COVID-19
- 14-day mandatory monitored quarantine for arrivals without a COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate
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Rules to follow in Portugal
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Considerations leaving from United States
The official advice is to delay international travel until fully vaccinated
Frequently Asked Questions
Am I allowed to travel from United States to Portugal?
Yes, but conditions apply when entering Portugal from United States.
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What are the travel restrictions in Lisbon Airport (LIS)?
Domestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 2 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
- Nationwide control measures in place
- Inter-regional travel is permitted
- Regional restriction measures in place
- Further restrictions may be implemented at short notice
- Domestic border crossings may be subject to approval, testing and quarantine
What is the national COVID-19 helpline number in Lisbon Airport (LIS)?
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Lisbon Airport (LIS) is 808 24 24 24.
Do I have to wear a face mask on public transport in Lisbon Airport (LIS)?
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Lisbon Airport (LIS) is mandatory.
Is it compulsory to practice social distancing in Lisbon Airport (LIS)?
The social distance requirement in Lisbon Airport (LIS) is 2 metres.
What should I do if I have COVID-19 symptoms when I arrive in Lisbon Airport (LIS)?
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 808 24 24 24.
Are there restrictions returning to United States from Portugal?
Yes, entry into United States from Portugal is currently restricted.
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Last updated: 25 Jul 2021
Exceptions may apply, for full details: European Union.
We're working around the clock to bring you the latest COVID-19 travel updates.
This information is compiled from official sources. To the best of our knowledge, it is correct as of the last update.
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Questions & Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Lisbon Airport (LIS)?
The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Lisbon Airport (LIS) is to fly which costs $160 - $800 and takes 13h 29m.
What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Lisbon Airport (LIS)?
The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Lisbon Airport (LIS) is to fly which takes 13h 29m and costs $160 - $800.
How far is it from San Francisco to Lisbon Airport (LIS)?
The distance between San Francisco and Lisbon Airport (LIS) is 9113 km.
How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Lisbon Airport (LIS)?
It takes approximately 13h 29m to get from San Francisco to Lisbon Airport (LIS), including transfers.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Lisbon Airport (LIS)?
The quickest flight from San Francisco Airport to Lisbon Airport is the direct flight which takes 11h.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Lisbon Airport (LIS)?
Lisbon Airport (LIS) is 8h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 1:05 PM in San Francisco and 9:05 PM in Lisbon Airport (LIS).
Which airlines fly from San Francisco Airport to Lisbon Airport?
TAP Portugal, American Airlines, Delta and four other airlines offer flights from San Francisco Airport to Lisbon Airport.
Where can I stay near Lisbon Airport (LIS)?
There are 1181+ hotels available in Lisbon Airport (LIS). Prices start at €75 per night.
How do I get to San Francisco (SFO) Airport from San Francisco?
The best way to get from San Francisco to San Francisco Airport is to BART which takes 29 min and costs $8 - $10.
Launch map view
- Distance: 9113.3 km
- Duration: 13h 29m
What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Lisbon Airport (LIS), Portugal?
TAP Portugal, United Airlines and 11 other airlines fly from San Francisco to Lisbon Airport (LIS) hourly.
Airlines
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco to Lisbon via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €270 - €2100
Flights from San Francisco to Lisbon via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €270 - €2100
Flights from San Francisco to Lisbon via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €310 - €1500
Flights from San Francisco to Lisbon via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 20m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €310 - €1500
Flights from San Jose to Lisbon via Denver, London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 1m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €700 - €850
Flights from San Jose to Lisbon via Houston, London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 54m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €700 - €850
Flights from Oakland to Lisbon via Chicago Midway, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €390 - €1100
Flights from Oakland to Lisbon via Detroit, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €390 - €1100
Flights from Oakland to Lisbon via Denver, Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €410 - €1100
Flights from Oakland to Lisbon via Nashville, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €390 - €1100
Flights from Santa Rosa to Lisbon via San Francisco, Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €440 - €1200
Flights from Santa Rosa to Lisbon via San Francisco, Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €460 - €1300
Flights from Santa Rosa to Lisbon via Denver, London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €470 - €1300
Flights from Sacramento to Lisbon via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €330 - €900
Flights from Sacramento to Lisbon via Denver, London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 51m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €350 - €950
Flights from Sacramento to Lisbon via Washington Dulles, Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €350 - €950
Flights from Sacramento to Lisbon via Houston, London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 17m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €390 - €1100
Flights from Sacramento to Lisbon via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €330 - €900
Flights from Monterey to Lisbon via San Francisco, Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €470 - €1300
Flights from Monterey to Lisbon via San Francisco, Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 4m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €500 - €1400
Flights from Monterey to Lisbon via Denver, London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 3m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €500 - €1400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Francisco to Lisbon via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €270 - €850
Flights from San Francisco to Lisbon via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €300 - €1100
Flights from San Jose to Lisbon via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €550 - €950
Flights from San Jose to Lisbon via Seattle, London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 5m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €550 - €950
Flights from San Jose to Lisbon via Phoenix, London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 28m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €550 - €950
Flights from Oakland to Lisbon via Seattle, London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 5m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €850 - €2100
Flights from Oakland to Lisbon via Los Angeles, Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €400 - €1200
Flights from Oakland to Lisbon via Salt Lake City, London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €950 - €1200
Flights from Santa Rosa to Lisbon via Dallas/Ft.Worth, London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €460 - €1500
Flights from Santa Rosa to Lisbon via Phoenix, London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €500 - €1600
Flights from Santa Rosa to Lisbon via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 50m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €400 - €1200
Flights from Sacramento to Lisbon via Phoenix, London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 46m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €370 - €1200
Flights from Sacramento to Lisbon via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 50m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €300 - €900
Flights from Monterey to Lisbon via Dallas/Ft.Worth, London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €500 - €1600
Flights from Monterey to Lisbon via Phoenix, London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 45m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €500 - €1700
Flights from Monterey to Lisbon via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 50m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €430 - €1300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Francisco to Lisbon via New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 28m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €700 - €900
Flights from San Francisco to Lisbon via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €290 - €1400
Flights from San Jose to Lisbon via Detroit, Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €600 - €2100
Flights from Oakland to Lisbon via Salt Lake City, Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 26m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €800 - €1700
Flights from Oakland to Lisbon via Salt Lake City, Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €950 - €1200
Flights from Oakland to Lisbon via Los Angeles, Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €700 - €2100
Flights from Oakland to Lisbon via Seattle, Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 45m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €700 - €2100
Flights from Sacramento to Lisbon via Seattle, Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €600 - €1200
Flights from Sacramento to Lisbon via Los Angeles, Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €370 - €1100
- Website
- flytap.com
Flights from San Francisco to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- When
- Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €350 - €2400
Flights from San Jose to Lisbon via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 38m
- When
- Monday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €500 - €1900
Flights from Oakland to Lisbon via Chicago Midway, Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €360 - €950
Flights from Oakland to Lisbon via Chicago Midway, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €370 - €950
Flights from Sacramento to Lisbon via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- When
- Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €300 - €800
Flights from Sacramento to Lisbon via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €310 - €800
Flights from Sacramento to Lisbon via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €300 - €800
Flights from Monterey to Lisbon via San Francisco, Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €450 - €1200
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from San Francisco to Lisbon via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €270 - €850
Flights from San Francisco to Lisbon via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €300 - €1100
Flights from San Jose to Lisbon via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €550 - €950
Flights from Oakland to Lisbon via Seattle, London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 5m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €850 - €2100
Flights from Oakland to Lisbon via Seattle, Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 55m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €600 - €1500
Flights from Oakland to Lisbon via Salt Lake City, London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €950 - €1200
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from San Francisco to Lisbon via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €310 - €1500
Flights from San Francisco to Lisbon via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 20m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €310 - €1500
Flights from San Jose to Lisbon via Denver, London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 1m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €700 - €850
Flights from Oakland to Lisbon via Chicago Midway, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €390 - €1100
Flights from Oakland to Lisbon via Denver, Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €410 - €1100
Flights from Sacramento to Lisbon via Denver, London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 51m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €350 - €950
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from San Francisco to Lisbon via New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 28m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €700 - €900
Flights from Oakland to Lisbon via Salt Lake City, Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €1000 - €1200
Flights from Sacramento to Lisbon via Los Angeles, Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €370 - €1100
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from San Francisco to Lisbon via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €290 - €1400
Flights from Oakland to Lisbon via Seattle, Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 45m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €700 - €2100
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Oakland to Lisbon via Los Angeles, Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €400 - €1200
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Sacramento to Lisbon via Chicago O'Hare, Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 19h
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €500 - €1400
Train operators
- Phone
- 94604-2688
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Milpitas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6 - €8
- Website
- bart.gov
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 215-856-7924
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21 - €35
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- €21 - €35
- Premium
- €150 - €210
- Flexi Coach Seat
- €30 - €50
- Business Seat
- €30 - €45
Bus operators
- Phone
- +1 707-837-8700
- info@airportexpressinc.com
- Website
- airportexpressinc.com
Bus from SFO - San Francisco Airport International to Sonoma County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30 - €34
- Schedules at
- airportexpressinc.com
- Book at
- sae.betterez.com
- Phone
- 831-373-7777
- Website
- montereyairbus.com
Shuttle from San Francisco International Airport to Monterey
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €41 - €46
- Schedules at
- montereyairbus.com
- Online Discount
- €41
- Standard Rate
- €46
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