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.
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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)
Book a hotel close to SAN if you're taking a late Lisbon Portela Airport to San Diego International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a San Diego International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Budget and discover more of San Diego and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from San Diego International Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
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.