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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Lisbon (SAN-LIS)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego to Lisbon that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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12:50 pm - 10:30 amSAN-LIS
13h 40m1 stop
11:00 am - 11:35 amLIS-SAN
32h 35m2 stops
$657United Airlines
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Tue, Nov 19 - Tue, Nov 26
1:40 pm - 9:20 amSAN-LIS
35h 40m2 stops
5:00 am - 11:40 amLIS-SAN
38h 40m2 stops
$662Air Canada
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Mon, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 20
12:50 pm - 10:30 amSAN-LIS
13h 40m1 stop
11:00 am - 12:25 pmLIS-SAN
33h 25m2 stops
$663United Airlines
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Mon, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 20
9:00 am - 9:20 amSAN-LIS
40h 20m2 stops
11:00 am - 11:40 amLIS-SAN
32h 40m1 stop
$677Air Canada
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Sat, Nov 23 - Wed, Dec 4
5:15 pm - 6:00 pmSAN-LIS
16h 45m1 stop
11:20 am - 9:26 pmLIS-SAN
18h 06m1 stop
$699British Airways
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Wed, Aug 21 - Tue, Dec 10
8:05 pm - 11:15 pmSAN-LIS
19h 10m1 stop
6:35 pm - 4:10 pmLIS-SAN
29h 35m1 stop
$708British Airways
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Sun, Aug 18 - Mon, Dec 9
6:55 am - 10:45 amSAN-LIS
19h 50m2 stops
11:15 am - 10:17 pmLIS-SAN
19h 02m2 stops
$709Delta
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Mon, Aug 19 - Thu, Dec 12
10:15 pm - 10:50 amSAN-LIS
28h 35m1 stop
11:15 am - 8:35 pmLIS-SAN
17h 20m1 stop
$713Delta
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Sat, Aug 17 - Thu, Dec 12
6:15 am - 9:05 amSAN-LIS
18h 50m1 stop
8:25 am - 11:52 pmLIS-SAN
23h 27m2 stops
$746Iberia
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Wed, Jul 31 - Fri, Aug 30
6:15 am - 9:05 amSAN-LIS
18h 50m1 stop
8:25 am - 11:52 pmLIS-SAN
23h 27m2 stops
$796Iberia
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Wed, Jul 31 - Fri, Aug 30

Flights from San Diego to Lisbon - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Diego to Lisbon to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Lisbon?

The average price of all flights from San Diego to Lisbon clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from San Diego to Lisbon, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Thursday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Lisbon, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Lisbon?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Diego to Lisbon, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Diego to Lisbon is January, where tickets cost $640 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is $1,556 and $1,281 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to Lisbon?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Diego to Lisbon, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Diego to Lisbon, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Diego to Lisbon?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from San Diego to Lisbon found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $657 on United Airlines, followed by Air Canada ($662). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $648 on Air Canada and from $652 on American Airlines.

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Low season

January

High season

September

Cheapest flight

$268
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 37% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Diego to Lisbon

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Lisbon based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Diego to Lisbon

  • Where can I find the USO at the San Diego Airport?

    The USO military lounge at the SAN is located landside, in Terminal 2. Active-duty members of the US military and their families are welcome to enjoy the services and facilities of the USO at no charge. Amenities of this USO include showers, unlimited domestic calling, refreshments, a comfortable TV lounge, and much more.

  • Does LIS have facilities for those traveling with infants?

    LIS has changing rooms throughout Terminals 1 and 2. Each room features sinks, changing tables, and countertops. There are two changing rooms at Gates 41 and 44 in the international area that have a private area for mothers who want to breastfeed their babies in private or who need to express their breast milk.

  • Where can I exchange currency at LIS?

    At the Lisbon Airport, you can find the Nova Cambio’s currency exchange counters both landside and airside in Terminals 1 and 2. The counters in Terminal 1 close at 11 pm and those in Terminal 2 close at 8 pm. You can also find Unicambio currency exchange counters in Terminal 1, both landside and airside. The Unicambios in the Central Plaza and the Luggage Collection Room are open until midnight.

  • How can I get from the Lisbon Airport into Lisbon City center?

    The Metro Station at LIS is located in Terminal 1, and subways depart about every 5 to 10 minutes. Subways run from about 6:30 am until 1 am. You can also catch a taxi at their Arrivals curb, and an affordable ride into city center will take about 20 minutes. There are a number of buses that travel between Lisbon Airport and bus stops, railway stations, hotels, and popular locations in the city.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Diego to Lisbon?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Lisbon was $268 for a one-way ticket and $657 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Diego and Lisbon?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in San Diego and on arrival in Lisbon.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Diego to Lisbon?

    When flying out of San Diego you will be using San Diego. You will be landing at Lisbon, also known as Lisbon Humberto Delgado.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to Lisbon?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to Lisbon?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between San Diego and Lisbon, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Lisbon from San Diego?

    London is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Diego to Lisbon.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Diego to Lisbon, Delta or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Lisbon are Delta and KLM. With an average price for the route of $1,027 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $844 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego to Lisbon?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Diego to Lisbon.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Diego to Lisbon?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Lisbon from San Diego is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Diego to Lisbon?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Lisbon with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego and LIS can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Diego to Lisbon?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Lisbon from San Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Diego to Lisbon

  • Situated on the west coast of southern California, the San Diego International Airport (SAN) is a hub for Southwest, Alaska Airlines, and others. Located on the west coast of Portugal, the Lisbon International Airport (LIS) is a hub for TAP AIR PORTUGAL, TAP Express, Ryanair, and easyJet.
  • Most flights from San Diego to Lisbon will entail one or two stops. Delta, TAP AIR PORTUGAL, British Airways, and Iberia are among the many airlines that offer flights from SAN to LIS with one stop. The stop often occurs in London, Boston, or New York. Alaska, JetBlue, and American are among the many airlines that offer flights with two stops from SAN to LIS.
  • If you have time to relax before your long flight to Lisbon, you can pay a visit to the Be Relax Spa at SAN. Open every day from 7 am to 8 pm, this retail spa has two locations at the San Diego Airport, one at Gate 26 and one at Gate 36.
  • If when you arrive in Lisbon you are looking for inspiration or information about what to do with your time in Portugal, you can stop by one of the many travel agencies at LIS. These agencies are all located landside in the terminals.
  • Gain entry to the exclusive Airspace Lounge at SAN by paying at the door. Located in Terminal 2, adjacent to Gate 23, this lounge features alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, assistance if your flight is delayed, power sockets at each seat, showers, snacks, printers, scanners, and an amenity kit.
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Top 5 airlines serving from San Diego to Lisbon

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Diego to Lisbon. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10277 reviews
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
7.4Food
8.0Entertainment
7.9Comfort
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There was plenty of overhead room but half of the passengers were told they had to check their carryon bags. My partner and I checked in as early as possible and our seats were split across the aisle.

4.0 OkayBrooke, Jun 2024SFO - MSP
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There was plenty of overhead room but half of the passengers were told they had to check their carryon bags. My partner and I checked in as early as possible and our seats were split across the aisle.

Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

I didn’t not like that I could not select my seat and ended up with the worse seat.

The landing was bad and the hostess came two times and i was sleeping but when she served the person that nexts to me I woke up and she didn’t even asked me if I need any drink or snacks two times!!!!

Plane was late because of a mechanical malfunction and the food listed as available was not. Flight attendants seem over worked and under paid. They just done seem happy. And that can be seen in their faces.

Waited 3 hours on a plane to de-ice due to manpower issues. Waited another hour and a half once we landed because of a gate issue. Missed my connections. Created. A total of 13 hours of delay.

Great, on time departure, friendly and accommodating crew, great leg room, Smith flight

Plane was turned around due to fog half way into the flight, Delta did not properly direct passengers to stay on same flight and instead failed to properly rebook on Alaska

Honestly, I didn’t expect that I will experience this long time wait during the check in. There was only one person who was taking care of the passengers for the economy class and it took us to wait about one hour to do our check i. As a result we barely get to the airplane as the gate was at the end of the airport. That is totally not professional where one crue is working at the registration desk with economy and 3-4 crues are helping for the business class.

The entertainment wasn’t playing in the app or online.

Why does it have to be painful to fly long distances?

Horrible, the flights kept delaying, so it is obvious that we won't be able to make it to the next connection. No easier/real agent on site to help you figure this out. UA agent on other counters refuse to assist you and direct us to use the QR code/call customer service. So inefficient and poor. While technology seems convenient, but it's not the best interest/experience for customers need help while there is active issue need assistance.

Food is very bad and entertint not too many options ... flight attendet service is not good

Everything was pretty good except for food. They need to improve on it compared to other airlines.

Flight was delayed due to the late arrival of the catering truck, which is quite unacceptable. There was a beverage service, but no pretzel, or cookie, or nuts were served in coach.

I had a great flight. Everything went smoothly and the flight arrived early.

Aisle chair was good and liked the foot bar preventing you from putting your foot in the isle, The breakfast on this international flight to Zurich was horrible (Europeans, specially, used to good food) may make this a dealbreaker for booking with United Airlines again. I agreed with my Spanish fellow passenger.

On time take off…US cabins look tired and need of refresh!

Backpack should NOT allowed put in the flight bin , only put it under the seat. I can't find space put my carry on luggage!!! and I pay for it ! that was very bad experience

The flight was delayed several times without explanation. The seats were terribly uncomfortable and wifi isn’t included. All these make for a less than ideal flight.

Internet service was erratic. Crew service was poor and slow. My luggage on this non-stop flight was lost and not recovered

Flight was 1/2 hour delayed leaving Phoenix. Otherwise it was an average flight. Flight crew on this trip was very nice.

Horrible - they lied to me about baggage & boarding, even though I specifically spoke to their agents the day before my flight about my issue. When I showed up they did not let me board and stranded me at my airport until I bought a new flight with money I did not have to spend.

Not sure why JAL partnered with American Airlines because their service is no where near similar. Flight attendants were not friendly and didn’t smile. Food was horrible…

The experience was great and much better than the flight going out. of course I was in first class but the service was excellent

Comfort of seats, ease of boarding. Food selection could be better

Food options were limited which is absolutely embarrassing for a Flight of this size The staff did not come around as much and I am not accustomed to such poor service from American Airlines Drinks I believe were limited to soda and water

Crew were attentive and friendly. Flight was smooth and early! I enjoyed the less crowded plane. Thank you!

We are gluten free, there were not any available complimentary gluten free options.

I love air Canada. The staff is so helpful and friendly and attentive. I paid for extra room but chose a ser near a person who took up a lot of space which gave me less space than regular economy, I was sad I did that!

No meal. Flight crew was wonderful, happily finding me storage for my guitar. THANK YOU!!!

Flight was delayed for almost 3 hours. Communication of gate change was poor. Email and screen said one gate and it was a different gate from that. Gate changed first to 64 B and then to 64 C. Originally it was 68B. 64C was not communicated properly!

Much better than previous experiences. Overall, it went smoothly after an unexpected delay and gate change.

Plenty of room in the exit row. Sat on the plane an hour before taking off.☹️ Landed late and had to wait for gate availability.

Flight was on time early arrival better entertainment good staff.everything was excellent

They canceled the flight on us very close to the flight date .

My experience was pretty frustrating because the first leg of my flight on United (though booked through Air Canada) was delayed causing me to miss my connecting flight on Air Canada. This could have been an easy solve as there was a direct flight later that morning via Air Canada that they easily could have put me on which would have only gotten me to my destination 2 1/2 hours later but because United and Air Canada don’t seem to have good communication they gave me the run around both telling me to talk with the other which I did three times to no avail. I ended up taking the delayed flight and getting on a new connecting flight which ended up getting me to my destination 6 hours later and I missed the event I was planning to go to this evening.

Everything went smoothly and as expected. We were on time and one flight arrived early.

This is not a Business Class equipped airplane and even the crew apologize before take over BUT BUT Air Canada charged full business class fare

Economy class has no legroom so if you have the money worth to upgrade! Food was absolutely horrible! The crew was super nice!!!!!

The flight was provided by Aer Lingus and our seats were in a poor condition (15A & 15C). They looked like they needed repairing/replacing and were uncomfortable for such a long flight. Also the arm rests on Aer Lingus planes do not lift more than around 45 degrees, instead of the usual 90 degrees upright, meaning you cannot maximum the space between you & your travel companion so as to be more comfortable for such a long flight.

Flights were actually with Aer Lingus outward and American Airlines & Aer Lingus on the return journey. Outward flight with Aer Lingus was good but the return flight with them was not so good as our seats were in a poor condition (15A & 15C) and looked like they needed replacing! The American Airlines flight from Miami to JFK New York was good and the seats were very comfortable and spacious (32D & 32E)

Awful. Delay, lost vacation time and travel time now more than 24h

Awful. Flight delayed and we missed our long flight to Rome. It has been a nightmare and we have still not arrived. It was NOT a weather delay, just poor planning by AA

Boarding was as fast and efficient as possible. The flight crew were amazing and extremely friendly. We enjoyed our flight.

Very bed boarding, there was overbooked and make a lot of problems and noises

There was a problem in the luggage because there were not porters

On my way from Chicago to London, I was seated next to a quite heavy passenger. I could barely move. BA should have ensured that overweight customers are placed in comfortable seats and not to penalize also other passengers because BA is not willing to accommodate these passengers and their needs. No respect at all.

The flight as far as timings go was excellent. Unfortunately we ended up sat with someone on a night flight who had been drinking alcohol before boarding and BA staff were happily serving him more alcohol. He was very drunk which made our flight uncomfortable and awkward. My partner had this person lying on him whilst asleep. Alcohol should be served minimally. If there had been an emergency this person would not have been in a fit state to act accordingly.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Diego to Lisbon found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/17Tue
2 stops
25h 25mSAN-LIS
$268
9/17Tue
3 stops
31h 55mSAN-LIS
$283
7/16Tue
1 stopAir Canada
17h 20mSAN-LIS
$648
8/3Sat
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
27h 55mSAN-LIS
$652
8/3Sat
1 stopUnited Airlines
29h 10mSAN-LIS
$669
8/3Sat
1 stopAir Canada
29h 10mSAN-LIS
$675
9/19Thu
1 stopUnited Airlines
17h 50mSAN-LIS
$712
6/24Mon
1 stopBritish Airways
19h 10mSAN-LIS
$766
8/24Sat
1 stopAmerican Airlines
26h 29mSAN-LIS
$797
9/21Sat
2 stopsBritish Airways
21h 19mSAN-LIS
$1,714

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Last minute flights from San Diego to Lisbon

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Diego to Lisbon that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/12Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
20h 25mSAN-LIS
6/18Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
32h 35mLIS-SAN
$922
6/12Wed
multi-stopBritish Airways
16h 45mSAN-LIS
6/18Tue
multi-stopBritish Airways
15h 29mLIS-SAN
$924
6/12Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
20h 25mSAN-LIS
6/18Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
30h 08mLIS-SAN
$949
6/12Wed
multi-stop
18h 20mSAN-LIS
6/18Tue
multi-stop
36h 01mLIS-SAN
$1,251
6/15Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
30h 15mSAN-LIS
9/8Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
17h 10mLIS-SAN
$1,416
6/15Sat
multi-stopSWISS
52h 30mSAN-LIS
9/8Sun
multi-stopSWISS
48h 33mLIS-SAN
$1,435
6/15Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
29h 10mSAN-LIS
9/8Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
17h 10mLIS-SAN
$1,508
6/13Thu
multi-stopLufthansa
19h 38mSAN-LIS
7/5Fri
multi-stopLufthansa
19h 51mLIS-SAN
$2,645
6/13Thu
multi-stopLufthansa
19h 38mSAN-LIS
7/5Fri
multi-stopLufthansa
17h 10mLIS-SAN
$3,166
6/13Thu
multi-stopDelta
17h 18mSAN-LIS
7/5Fri
multi-stopDelta
15h 43mLIS-SAN
$4,170

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