Travelling from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Lisbon Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 7 hours 50 minutes.
Philadelphia is five hours behind Lisbon and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
Each week, there are seven Lisbon Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flights. If you want to take off as soon as possible, take the 08:55 American Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 11:15 with American Airlines.
Give yourself enough time to make your LIS to PHL flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Flying into Philadelphia (and then seeing more of the United States!) is easy with American Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Lisbon Airport to Philadelphia International Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is American Airlines.
American Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering LIS to PHL flights, with 71.67% of its services arriving on schedule.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Lisbon Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LIS and PHL include:
Madrid Airport
Boston Logan International Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
Handy information about Lisbon Airport (LIS)
56% of flights that leave from Lisbon Airport reach their destination on time.
To reach Lisbon Airport from central Lisbon, it takes about 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes about 25 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near LIS? If you've booked an early flight from Lisbon Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
If you're getting in on a late Lisbon Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near PHL:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Philadelphia International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Budget and explore beyond Philadelphia's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Philadelphia International Airport around three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
When to fly to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
The quietest month for a flight from Lisbon Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Philadelphia based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Lisbon Airport to Philadelphia International Airport for July if you want to go to Philadelphia during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LIS to PHL sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Philadelphia has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 129 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia, a trip to New York will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Around 434 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia, Boston is another essential stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and USS Constitution Museum.