Lisbon to San Diego (LIS–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Lisbon to San Diego
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-8h behind 23 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between LIS and SAN, connecting options are available through 23 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LIS to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,433
Candidates
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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.
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 connections23 hubs
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 through HPN, SGR, TEB, CMH, DAL, OPF, DUB, CDG, GCM, PHL, ORD, LAX, YUL, JFK, AMS, BOS, SFO, EWR, IAD, LHR, MIA, YYZ and MUC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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

23 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via HPN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.