Cheap flights from Salt Lake City to Lisbon
Updated 2026-07-21
5103 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 10h 40m with 3 airlines operating direct service from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Lisbon (LIS). Fares on this corridor stay relatively stable across the year — booking 4–8 weeks ahead and choosing a midweek departure typically secures the best price.
Flying from Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City International is Delta's principal mountain-region hub, completely rebuilt 2020–2024 with a single new concourse replacing the legacy 1960s terminals. TRAX Green Line light rail runs from the airport directly to downtown Salt Lake City in 25 minutes for $2.50. Delta operates over 90% of the schedule, making SLC essentially a Delta-monopoly hub for many destinations. International long-haul service includes Amsterdam, Paris CDG and seasonal Cancun/Mexico City through Delta and partner KLM.
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 SLC to LIS?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 10h 40m | Economy |
| KLM | KL | 10h 40m | Economy |
| Air France | AF | 10h 40m | Economy |
3 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Salt Lake City to Lisbon FAQs
Direct flights from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Lisbon (LIS) take approximately 10h 40m for the 5103-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.
3 carriers operate direct service from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Lisbon (LIS): Delta Air Lines, KLM and Air France. 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.