Miami to Lisbon (MIA–LIS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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MIA–LIS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. TAP Air Portugal leads the route. The flight covers 4,149 miles in approximately 7h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 63 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TP TAP Air Portugal Also: B6, EK, EY | 11 | 339 | 7h59-8h20 | Star Alliance | B6, EK, EY |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MIA: EDT · LIS: WEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Miami, it's 11:00 PM in Lisbon.
US passport holders enter Portugal visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen area. No advance application is needed. Portugal is an EU member and Schengen member. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area. At Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS), Porto Francisco Sa Carneiro (OPO), or Faro (FAO), immigration stamps your passport at the non-EU line.
The 90-day Schengen clock runs across all 29 Schengen countries. Days spent in Spain, France, or any other Schengen state count toward the same 90-day limit. Portugal's train network connects Lisbon to Porto in 2 hours 40 minutes on the Alfa Pendular for EUR 25 to EUR 35 ($27 to $38). Lisbon to Faro (Algarve) takes 2 hours 50 minutes. The Madeira and Azores archipelagos are autonomous regions of Portugal: both are in the Schengen area, so no separate visa is needed. TAP Air Portugal connects Lisbon to Funchal (Madeira, 1 hour 35 minutes) and Ponta Delgada (Azores, 2 hours 15 minutes).
Direct flights from New York JFK and Newark to Lisbon run about 7 hours on TAP, United, and Portuguese carriers. Boston to LIS runs about 6 hours 30 minutes. Direct service also operates from Miami, Washington Dulles, Chicago, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. TAP offers free Lisbon stopovers on transatlantic flights. Portugal uses the euro, trading at roughly $1.08 per EUR 1. Card payments and contactless tap work at most businesses. Lisbon's metro has 4 lines with single tickets at EUR 1.65 ($1.78). The Viva Viagem card works on metro, buses, trams, and ferries. Tram 28 climbs through Alfama for the standard EUR 3.80 cash fare or EUR 1.65 with the Viva Viagem card. A restaurant meal with wine runs EUR 12 to EUR 25 ($13 to $27). Pasteis de nata (custard tarts) cost EUR 1.20 to EUR 1.50 at most pastelarias.
Metrorail Orange Line runs from downtown Miami to the MIA station (15 min from Government Center, $2.25). The MIA Mover people mover connects Metrorail to the terminal; free. Tri-Rail commuter rail serves the airport from Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach ($3.75–6.90).Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Miami Beach, $10–20 from downtown.
Metro Red Line directly from the airport station to central Lisbon in 20–25 minutes (€1.85 single). Most central destinations (Rossio, Baixa-Chiado, Oriente) are reachable within 30 minutes total. Operating hours 6:30am to 1am.Taxis cost €10–15 to the city centre. Uber and Bolt are cheaper still at €8–12. AeroBus to Marquês de Pombal costs €4. The airport is just 7km from the city centre; ground transport is fast by European standards.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and sunny (28–35°C) with almost no rain. July and August rarely see any precipitation and offer the most reliable flying weather in Europe. Winters are mild and rainy (8–15°C), with the wettest months December through February.
Flight disruptions are uncommon. Atlantic coastal fog can affect early morning visibility in autumn (October–November). Wind off the Atlantic is persistent year-round and can affect smaller aircraft but rarely disrupts scheduled service.
MIA–LIS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MIA to LIS
Miami International Airport (MIA) and Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) are connected by nonstop service from TAP Air Portugal. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MIA to LIS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MIA to LIS ranges from 7 hours 59 minutes to 8 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,149 miles (6,677 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 30 return, totaling 58 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
63 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via BDA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.