Los Angeles International to Lisbon
5677 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 11h 49m with 10 airlines operating direct service from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Lisbon (LIS). Cheapest fares are usually in Jun (around $626 return), with peak prices in Jun (around $626). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Los Angeles International
Los Angeles International spreads across nine terminals arranged in a U around the central hub, with the inter-terminal LAX-it shuttle and the new Automated People Mover (opening late 2026) connecting them. Metro Rail does not yet enter the airport directly — the K Line shuttle and FlyAway bus to Union Station are the rail-adjacent options. American, Delta, United, Southwest and Alaska all run major operations here; international long-haul fills T2 and the Tom Bradley International Terminal.
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 LAX to LIS?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| American Airlines | AA | 11h 49m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 11h 49m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 11h 49m | Economy |
| British Airways | BA | 11h 49m | Economy |
| Virgin Atlantic | VS | 11h 49m | Economy |
| Qantas | QF | 11h 49m | Economy |
| Singapore Airlines | SQ | 11h 49m | Economy |
| Korean Air | KE | 11h 49m | Economy |
| ANA | NH | 11h 49m | Economy |
| Emirates | EK | 11h 49m | Economy |
10 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly LAX→LIS
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Los Angeles to Lisbon FAQs
Direct flights from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Lisbon (LIS) take approximately 11h 49m for the 5677-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 $501. 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.
10 carriers operate direct service from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Lisbon (LIS): American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and 5 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — American Airlines 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.