Lisbon to New Orleans (LIS–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 12h 15m ACB6BT → ACOSTP Newark (EWR) to New Orleans flights
MIA Miami 12h 20m B6BTEK → AAG3IB Miami (MIA) to New Orleans flights
ORD Chicago 13h 20m B6TP → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to New Orleans flights
IAH Houston 13h 26m TP → ACASCM Houston (IAH) to New Orleans flights
JFK New York 13h 58m AFB6BT → AFB6DL New York (JFK) to New Orleans flights
PHL Philadelphia 14h 5m AAAYBA → AAF9 Philadelphia (PHL) to New Orleans flights
LHR London 14h 50m ACADAI → AYBAEI London (LHR) to New Orleans flights
IAD Dulles 15h 18m ACB6BT → ACAZCM Dulles (IAD) to New Orleans flights
LAX Los Angeles 17h 44m TP → AMDLMX Los Angeles (LAX) to New Orleans flights
YYZ Toronto 22h 56m ACBTPD → ACSNUA Toronto (YYZ) to New Orleans flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Lisbon to New Orleans
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-6h behind

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

Also explore LIS Routes MSY Routes LIS Live Flights MSY Live Flights MSY Delays
All flights from New Orleans (MSY) New Orleans to Lisbon flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LIS to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
EWR ~12h 15m MIA ~12h 20m ORD ~13h 20m IAH ~13h 26m JFK ~13h 58m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
971
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 → MSY
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
63%
Return
MSY → LIS
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSY delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-6h
New Orleans is 6 hours behind Lisbon.
LIS: WEST · MSY: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Lisbon, it's 12:00 PM in New Orleans.
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–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lisbon to New Orleans route.
Route details
Time difference-6 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: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LIS to MSY flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Newark Liberty, Miami and Chicago O'Hare.
New Orleans is 6 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, Miami and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.