Lisbon to San Diego (LIS–SAN) — 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
BOS Boston 14h 55m AFB6BT → ASB6DL Boston (BOS) to San Diego flights
AMS Amsterdam 14h 55m 6EADAM → KLVS Amsterdam (AMS) to San Diego flights
LAX Los Angeles 15h 2m TP → AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to San Diego flights
ORD Chicago 15h 9m B6TP → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to San Diego flights
EWR Newark 15h 17m ACB6BT → ASTPUA Newark (EWR) to San Diego flights
MUC Munich 15h 17m A3ACAD → LH Munich (MUC) to San Diego flights
LHR London 15h 20m ACADAI → AYBAEI London (LHR) to San Diego flights
PHL Philadelphia 15h 22m AAAYBA → AAIB Philadelphia (PHL) to San Diego flights
SFO San Francisco 15h 29m B6EYTP → ACASAZ San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego flights
IAD Dulles 15h 52m ACB6BT → ASAZET Dulles (IAD) to San Diego flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Lisbon to San Diego
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-8h behind

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

Also explore LIS Routes SAN Routes LIS Live Flights SAN Live Flights SAN Delays
All flights from San Diego (SAN) San Diego to Lisbon flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LIS to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
BOS ~14h 55m AMS ~14h 55m LAX ~15h 2m ORD ~15h 9m EWR ~15h 17m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,392
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 → SAN
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
58%
Return
SAN → LIS
46%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
46%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-8h
San Diego is 8 hours behind Lisbon.
LIS: WEST · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Lisbon, it's 10:00 AM in San Diego.
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–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lisbon to San Diego route.
Route details
Time difference-8 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: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LIS to SAN flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Boston Logan, Amsterdam and Los Angeles.
San Diego is 8 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 Boston Logan, Amsterdam and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.