Cheap flights from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Lisbon from $449
Updated 2026-05-27
4092 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 8h 38m with 8 airlines operating direct service from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) to Lisbon (LIS). Cheapest fares are usually in Jun (around $449 return), with peak prices in Jun (around $1347). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson is the world's busiest airport by passenger count and Delta's main hub, with five domestic concourses and a separate international concourse all linked by an underground people mover. MARTA's Red and Gold lines run from the airport's own station directly into downtown Atlanta in around 20 minutes for $2.50 — one of the cheapest big-city airport transfers in the country. Fares from ATL are competitive on virtually every route Delta serves; ULCC carriers Spirit and Frontier add discount capacity on the heaviest leisure corridors.
Arriving in Lisbon
Lisbon Humberto Delgado is on the city's northeastern edge, 7 km from the centre. The Aeroporto metro station connects to the city in 25 minutes for €1.80. TAP Portugal dominates the US-Lisbon corridor with capacity from JFK, EWR, MIA, BOS, IAD, ORD and SFO; United adds capacity from EWR and IAD. Lisbon's mild winters make October–April excellent value travel; summer fares (July–August) double off-peak prices.
Who flies ATL to LIS?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 8h 38m | Economy |
| British Airways | BA | 8h 38m | Economy |
| Virgin Atlantic | VS | 8h 38m | Economy |
| Air France | AF | 8h 38m | Economy |
| KLM | KL | 8h 38m | Economy |
| Lufthansa | LH | 8h 38m | Economy |
| Korean Air | KE | 8h 38m | Economy |
| Qatar Airways | QR | 8h 38m | Economy |
8 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly ATL→LIS
Aggregated from 12 months of Travelpayouts fare data. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Source: Travelpayouts route data, refreshed every 30 days. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Atlanta to Lisbon FAQs
Direct flights from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) to Lisbon (LIS) take approximately 8h 38m for the 4092-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
Jun is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $449. Jun is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
8 carriers operate direct service from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) to Lisbon (LIS): Delta Air Lines, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Air France, KLM and 3 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — Delta Air Lines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
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Lisbon (LIS) is the primary international airport for Lisbon. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.