What is the most punctual flight time for Lisbon to San Francisco flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

How often are flights from Lisbon to San Francisco delayed?

About 18% of weekly flights between Lisbon and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 107 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Lisbon to San Francisco flights?

Over the past year, TAP AIR PORTUGAL have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 18% of flights being delayed.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

How long is the flight from Lisbon to San Francisco?

Airlines like Delta fly from Lisbon to San Francisco in about 14h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 5664 mi between Lisbon and San Francisco.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Lisbon to San Francisco round-trip?

According to our current data, TAP AIR PORTUGAL (£514), offers the cheapest pricing from Lisbon to San Francisco. Users have found that TAP AIR PORTUGAL is 23% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

What are the most reliable airlines from Lisbon to San Francisco?

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Lisbon to San Francisco are Etihad Airways (69%), JetBlue (68%) and TAP AIR PORTUGAL (68%).

Can I find deals for flights from Lisbon to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Lisbon to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Lisbon to San Francisco?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Lisbon to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 38 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Lisbon to San Francisco?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lisbon to San Francisco (average of £553). Flying from Lisbon to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £828). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LIS to SFO?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Lisbon to San Francisco as you normally would.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Lisbon to San Francisco?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Lisbon to San Francisco flights typically cost between £608 and £764 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £462 on Scandinavian Airlines (14 Jan–18 Jan).

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The check in process at the Lisbon Airport was terrible. The TAP staff was incompetent and directed us incorrectly.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Lisbon to San Francisco?
Airlines like Delta fly from Lisbon to San Francisco in about 14h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 5664 mi between Lisbon and San Francisco.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Lisbon to San Francisco round-trip?
According to our current data, TAP AIR PORTUGAL (£514), offers the cheapest pricing from Lisbon to San Francisco. Users have found that TAP AIR PORTUGAL is 23% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the most reliable airlines from Lisbon to San Francisco?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Lisbon to San Francisco are Etihad Airways (69%), JetBlue (68%) and TAP AIR PORTUGAL (68%).
Can I find deals for flights from Lisbon to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Lisbon to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Lisbon to San Francisco?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Lisbon to San Francisco.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Lisbon to San Francisco?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Lisbon to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Lisbon to San Francisco?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lisbon to San Francisco (average of £553). Flying from Lisbon to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £828). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Lisbon to San Francisco?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Lisbon to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 38 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Lisbon to San Francisco?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LIS to SFO?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Lisbon to San Francisco as you normally would.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Lisbon to San Francisco?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Lisbon to San Francisco flights typically cost between £608 and £764 in January.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £462 on Scandinavian Airlines (14 Jan–18 Jan).

How often are flights from Lisbon to San Francisco delayed?

About 18% of weekly flights between Lisbon and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 107 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Lisbon to San Francisco flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Lisbon to San Francisco flights?

Over the past year, TAP AIR PORTUGAL have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 18% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

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Lisbon to San Francisco flights typically cost between £608 and £764 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £462 on Scandinavian Airlines (14 Jan–18 Jan).