Lisbon to Charleston (LIS–CHS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

LIS Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 10 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between LIS and CHS. Nearest airports to LIS with scheduled service: Cascais Airport (CAT, 12 mi) · Portimão Airport (PRM, 117 mi) · Badajoz Airport (BJZ, 125 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
EWR Newark 11h 3m ACB6BT → ACUA Newark (EWR) to Charleston flights
JFK New York 11h 13m AFB6BT → AFATB6 New York (JFK) to Charleston flights
IAD Dulles 12h 10m ACB6BT → ACCMJRE Dulles (IAD) to Charleston flights
PHL Philadelphia 12h 17m AAAYBA → AAASEI Philadelphia (PHL) to Charleston flights
ORD Chicago 12h 35m B6TP → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Charleston flights
MIA Miami 13h 6m B6BTEK → AA Miami (MIA) to Charleston flights
BOS Boston 19h 36m AFB6BT → AAB6DL Boston (BOS) to Charleston flights
YYZ Toronto 21h 39m ACBTPD → AC Toronto (YYZ) to Charleston flights
LAX Los Angeles 40h 10m TP → MX Los Angeles (LAX) to Charleston flights
CUN Cancún ~14h 10m 3P6O → MX Cancún (CUN) to Charleston flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Lisbon to Charleston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-5h behind

While no nonstop service exists between LIS and CHS, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore LIS Routes CHS Routes LIS Live Flights CHS Live Flights CHS Delays
All flights from Charleston (CHS) Charleston to Lisbon flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LIS to CHS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
EWR ~11h 3m JFK ~11h 13m IAD ~12h 10m PHL ~12h 17m ORD ~12h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
887
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LIS → CHS
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
0%
Return
CHS → LIS
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CHS delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-5h
Charleston is 5 hours behind Lisbon.
LIS: WEST · CHS: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Lisbon, it's 1:00 PM in Charleston.
Visa & Entry

Portugal is part of the US Visa Waiver Program. Portuguese passport holders enter the United States for up to 90 days without a visa, but must obtain an approved ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) before boarding. The ESTA costs USD 21, is valid for 2 years or until the passport expires, and covers multiple entries. Apply at the official CBP site (esta.cbp.dhs.gov) at least 72 hours before departure.

The 90-day stay cannot be extended, and you cannot change immigration status while in the US on the Visa Waiver Program.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to LIS

Metro Red Line runs from downtown Lisbon (Alameda, Oriente) to the airport in 20–25 minutes (€1.85 single, or €0.48 on a Viva Viagem card). Trains run from 6:30am to 1am. The airport has its own station (Aeroporto) at the end of the Red Line.

Taxis from central Lisbon cost €10–15 and take 15–20 minutes with no traffic. Uber and Bolt are widely available at similar or lower prices. AeroBus (Carris) is slower (30–40 min) but cheaper at €4.

Facts

LIS–CHS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lisbon to Charleston route.
Route details
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LIS
Full nameLisbon Humberto Delgado Airport
IATA / ICAOLIS / LPPT
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Passengers/yr35.0M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
Destination: CHS
Full nameCharleston International Airport
IATA / ICAOCHS / KCHS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LIS to CHS flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Newark Liberty, John F. Kennedy and Washington Dulles.
Charleston is 5 hours behind Lisbon.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Newark Liberty, John F. Kennedy and Washington Dulles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.