Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS): what you need to know
The timezone in Lisbon is UTC+0, which is seven hours ahead of Los Angeles.
To ensure you catch your LAX to LIS flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LAX and LIS include:
Pearson International Airport
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flight is R 3,411. A round-trip fare is currently R 5,650. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LAX to LIS if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Save time searching for cheap flights from LAX to LIS by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that depart LAX arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To reach Los Angeles International Airport from central Los Angeles, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to LAX:
Arriving at Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Consider staying in a hotel close to LIS if you're catching a late Los Angeles International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Lisbon Portela Airport rental car and explore Lisbon and beyond with your own set of wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and OK Mobility are top providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Lisbon Portela Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
Lisbon Portela Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from central Lisbon. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 1 hour.
When to fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
The quietest month for a flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport is January, while June is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Lisbon based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport for August if you'd like to go to Lisbon during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LAX to LIS sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Portugal just waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres north of Lisbon, a trip to Porto will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Portugal, head for Amadora, roughly 8 kilometres north-west of Lisbon. Jardim Porta do Viveiro Alfragide, Jardim Caracol do Victor Alfragide and Jardim e estatua Eduardo Jorge are among its highlights.