City break · Coast · Culture. Compare cheap flights to Lisbon from US airports — flight time 7h 9m from New York JFK.
Compare flights to Lisbon →Lisbon is a long-haul destination from the US — around 7h 9m in the air from New York JFK (JFK), which makes it a realistic one- or two-week trip. Travelers come for a classic city break, the coastline and the culture. We track fares from 22 US departure points including New York JFK, Orlando and Miami International — each has its own comparison page below.
Most travelers aim for Mar–Jun, Sep–Oct. Recent round-trip fares start around $284 from New York JFK. On the ground, Euro (EUR) is the local currency and Portuguese the dominant language — English coverage is solid in tourist quarters and at the airport. Visa: Visa-free Schengen for US passport holders up to 90 days in any 180-day period. 8-14 weeks ahead is the long-haul sweet spot — earlier doesn't reliably help, later starts to hurt; last-minute bookings can run two to three times the advance fare.
By Louisa Lowe, Lead Writer · Updated for 2026.
| Departure | Round-trip from | Typical round-trip | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York JFK (JFK) | $284 | $349 | Compare fares → |
| Orlando (MCO) | $300 | $300 | Compare fares → |
| Miami International (MIA) | $337 | $402 | Compare fares → |
| Boston Logan (BOS) | $340 | $353 | Compare fares → |
| Newark (EWR) | $341 | $362 | Compare fares → |
| Washington Dulles (IAD) | $351 | $351 | Compare fares → |
| BWI (BWI) | $352 | $352 | Compare fares → |
| TPA (TPA) | $357 | $357 | Compare fares → |
| Chicago O'Hare (ORD) | $360 | $392 | Compare fares → |
| Denver (DEN) | $364 | $364 | Compare fares → |
| Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) | $383 | $383 | Compare fares → |
| DTW (DTW) | $386 | $386 | Compare fares → |
| FLL (FLL) | $392 | $392 | Compare fares → |
| San Francisco International (SFO) | $394 | $449 | Compare fares → |
| Los Angeles International (LAX) | $396 | $423 | Compare fares → |
| Seattle-Tacoma (SEA) | $404 | $404 | Compare fares → |
| PHL (PHL) | $407 | $407 | Compare fares → |
| Houston Intercontinental (IAH) | $415 | $415 | Compare fares → |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | $430 | $445 | Compare fares → |
| MSP (MSP) | $434 | $434 | Compare fares → |
| Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) | $463 | $463 | Compare fares → |
| SAN (SAN) | $488 | $491 | Compare fares → |
Round-trip fares are the lowest and average seen in recent Travelpayouts searches, updated 2026-08-24. Exact prices vary by date — each route page carries the live comparison.
Direct answer. Round-trip flights to Lisbon start at around $284, the lowest recent fare on the New York JFK–Lisbon route. Across the 22 US departures with current fare data, average round-trips run $300–$491.
These figures come from recent Travelpayouts search data, not estimates. The spread between departure airports matters: the same week can price very differently from New York JFK, Orlando and Miami International, so it pays to compare more than one departure.
The maths to run. On the New York JFK route, anything at $314 or under sits in the cheapest quarter of recent fares. Against the $349 route average that keeps $35 per round-trip in your pocket — $140 across four travelers.
Key fact: A round-trip to Lisbon at $314 or less counts as a genuinely good deal — that's the cheapest 25% of recent fares on the New York JFK route.
Direct answer. CompareFlights tracks 22 US departures for Lisbon: New York JFK, Orlando, Miami International, Boston Logan, Newark, Washington Dulles, BWI, TPA, Chicago O'Hare, Denver, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson, DTW, FLL, San Francisco International, Los Angeles International, Seattle-Tacoma, PHL, Houston Intercontinental, Las Vegas, MSP, Dallas/Fort Worth and SAN. Each has its own fare page with the live comparison.
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Key fact: New York JFK is currently the cheapest tracked US departure for Lisbon, with round-trips from $284.
Direct answer. Book 8-14 weeks ahead, and aim for Mar–Jun, Sep–Oct if you want Lisbon at its best — that window balances weather and crowds rather than chasing a mythical cheapest day.
Before you commit, the admin: Visa-free Schengen for US passport holders up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Currency is Euro (EUR); Portuguese is the main language, with English widely understood in tourist areas.
Key fact: Best months to visit Lisbon: Mar–Jun, Sep–Oct. Flight time from New York JFK: about 7h 9m.
Always confirm visa and entry requirements at travel.state.gov before booking.
From New York JFK (JFK), nonstop flights to Lisbon take approximately 7h 9m. Total journey time depends on your departure airport, any connections, and seasonal headwinds.
CompareFlights tracks 22 US departures for Lisbon: New York JFK, Orlando, Miami International, Boston Logan, Newark, Washington Dulles, BWI, TPA, Chicago O'Hare, Denver, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson, DTW, FLL, San Francisco International, Los Angeles International, Seattle-Tacoma, PHL, Houston Intercontinental, Las Vegas, MSP, Dallas/Fort Worth and SAN. Each departure has its own fare-comparison page with current prices.
Recent round-trip fares to Lisbon start around $284 from New York JFK, based on Travelpayouts search data. Anything at $314 or under sits in the cheapest quarter of recent fares.
Visa-free Schengen for US passport holders up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Always check travel.state.gov for the latest entry requirements before booking.
The best months to visit Lisbon are Mar–Jun, Sep–Oct, when conditions are most comfortable for sightseeing and weather is settled.
Euro (EUR) — most major hotels and restaurants in Lisbon accept card payments, but cash is useful for smaller establishments and tipping.
Portuguese. English is widely understood in tourist areas, hotels, and major restaurants.
