Lisbon to Columbus (LIS–CMH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

LIS Airport Page →
3,819 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 12 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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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
JFK New York 10h 47m AFB6BT AACXDL New York (JFK) to Columbus flights
PHL Philadelphia 11h 14m AAAYBA AAASBA Philadelphia (PHL) to Columbus flights
IAD Dulles 11h 21m ACB6BT ACAVCM Dulles (IAD) to Columbus flights
EWR Newark 11h 30m ACB6BT EJAUA Newark (EWR) to Columbus flights
YUL Montréal 12h 7m ACBTPD AC Montréal (YUL) to Columbus flights
YYZ Toronto 12h 32m ACBTPD ACHRTTP Toronto (YYZ) to Columbus flights
ORD Chicago 12h 38m B6TP AAASAY Chicago (ORD) to Columbus flights
BOS Boston 12h 54m AFB6BT AAAFDL Boston (BOS) to Columbus flights
MIA Miami 13h 43m B6BTEK AAQRWN Miami (MIA) to Columbus flights
IAH Houston 20h 15m TP NZUA Houston (IAH) to Columbus flights
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Lisbon to Columbus
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
3,819 mi 7h 58m nonstop -5h behind

LIS–CMH has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LIS to CMH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
943
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LIS → CMH
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
59%
Return
CMH → LIS
54%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
54%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CMH delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Lisbon, it's 1:00 PM in Columbus.
Distance & Flight Time
3,819 mi / 6,146 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 58m gate to gate.
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.

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.

LIS–CMH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lisbon to Columbus route.
Route details
Distance3,819 mi / 6,146 km
Flight time7h 58m
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LIS
IATA / ICAOLIS / LPPT
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Passengers/yr35.0M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
Destination: CMH
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation815 ft / 248 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LIS to CMH flights.
Nonstop flights from Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport take about 7h 58m gate to gate. The route covers 3,819 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include John F. Kennedy, Philadelphia and Washington Dulles.
Columbus 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.

Flights from LIS to CMH

Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LIS to CMH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LIS to CMH is about 7 hours 58 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,819 miles (6,146 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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