Planning hackCheck entry rules twice
Visa and entry rules change often – check the official government site when you book and again a week before you fly.
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✈️ Cheap flights from New York to Lisbon
Compare New York – Lisbon fares from hundreds of airlines and travel sites. The trip is about 5,405 km and takes around 7 h 10 min nonstop.
📏 Distance5,405 km (3,358 miles)
⏱️ Flight timeabout 7 h 10 min nonstop
🕒 Time differenceLisbon is 5 hours ahead of New York
🛫 AirportsJFK, EWR, LGA → LIS
💸 Cheapest monthNov 2026 – from $375
📅 Cheapest months to fly New York → Lisbon
- $801Oct 26
- $375Nov 26
- $585Dec 26
- $591Jan 27
- $636Apr 27
- $737May 27
- $722Sep 27
Lowest fares our Fare agent saw for each month. Prices change daily.
🌞 Best time to visit Portugal
Best: April to June and September to October – warm, sunny weather with fewer crowds than midsummer.
Shoulder season: July to August for beaches (hot and busy), or March and November for quieter city breaks.
Weather by month in Lisbon
- 15°Jan🌧
- 16°Feb🌧
- 19°Mar⛅
- 20°Apr⛅
- 23°May⛅
- 27°Jun☀️
- 29°Jul☀️
- 29°Aug☀️
- 27°Sep☀️
- 23°Oct⛅
- 18°Nov🌧
- 15°Dec🌧
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
📍 Things to do when you land
- Ride Tram 28 in Lisbon – Rattle up and down Lisbon's hills through Alfama, Graça and Baixa on a vintage yellow tram.
- Taste pastéis de nata – Bite into a warm custard tart dusted with cinnamon, ideally in Belém where the recipe is famous.
- Explore Sintra's palaces – Wander colourful Pena Palace and the mysterious gardens of Quinta da Regaleira.
- Sip port in Porto – Tour the cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia and watch the sunset over the Douro.
💡 Tips for a cheaper ticket
Planning hackTravel in shoulder season
The weeks just before or after peak season bring lower prices, fewer crowds and usually good weather.
Flights hackBook the long-haul as a stopover
Many airlines let you stop in their hub city for a few days at no extra fare – two trips for the price of one.
New York to Lisbon flights: questions
How long is the flight from New York to Lisbon?
A nonstop flight from New York to Lisbon takes about 7 h 10 min for the 5,405 km (3,358 miles) trip. Flights with a connection take longer – usually 2 to 5 hours more.
How far is Lisbon from New York?
Lisbon is about 5,405 km (3,358 miles) from New York as the plane flies.
What is the time difference between New York and Lisbon?
Right now Lisbon is 5 hours ahead of New York. Daylight saving changes can shift this by an hour during the year.
What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Lisbon?
Recently the lowest fares were in Nov 2026, from about $375. Prices change daily.
Which airports serve New York and Lisbon?
From New York: John F. Kennedy Intl (JFK), Newark Liberty Intl (EWR), LaGuardia (LGA). In Lisbon: Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS).
Do I need a visa for Portugal?
It depends on your passport – see our Portugal visa & entry guide.
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