Cheap Flights from Lisbon (LIS) to San Diego (SAN)

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Lisbon to San Diego International? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Lisbon to San Diego International flights are currently cheapest in September.

Lisbon to San Diego International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Lisbon to San Diego below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than San Diego International.

Lisbon to San Diego: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,155
Cheapest month to flyAugust

Finding cheap flights from Lisbon to San Diego International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Lisbon to San Diego International is $1,155. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Lisbon to San Diego International. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,155.
As of July 2025, there are no flights flying from Lisbon to San Diego International.
The cheapest month to fly from Lisbon to San Diego International is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Lisbon Airport to San Diego International Airport on Thursday, 28 August 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Lisbon Airport and San Diego International Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Diego International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Diego is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Delta offers the cheapest flight tickets to San Diego International.

Flying from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN): what you need to know

  • San Diego's timezone is UTC-7, which makes San Diego seven hours behind Lisbon.

  • Your LIS to SAN flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.

  • During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Lisbon Portela Airport to San Diego International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between LIS and SAN:

    • Washington Dulles International Airport

    • Logan International Airport

    • London Heathrow Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • Currently, $857 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Lisbon Portela Airport to San Diego International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,155. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • To find cheap tickets from LIS to SAN, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.

  • If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when looking for your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to San Diego International Airport.

  • Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from LIS to SAN by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to San Diego International Airport.

Handy information about Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)

  • 64.1% of flights that depart Lisbon Portela Airport arrive at their destination on time.

  • Central Lisbon to Lisbon Portela Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.

  • The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.

  • Catching an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to San Diego International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near LIS:

Arriving at San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Getting from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to central San Diego

  • You'll find SAN at Airport Drive.

  • From San Diego International Airport, San Diego is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 20 minutes.

When to fly to San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to San Diego International Airport is May, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to San Diego based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.

  • The warmest month in San Diego is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to San Diego International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.

  • Look for cheap tickets from LIS to SAN in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.

Explore more of United States

  • Los Angeles is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of San Diego. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.

  • If you're interested in discovering another side of United States, head for Phoenix, roughly 483 kilometres east of San Diego. Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park are key highlights.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.