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Cheap Flights from New York to Lisbon

Lisbon, Portugal · 3,370 miles · nonstop from JFK and Newark (EWR)

6h 55m nonstop From $262 3,370 mi Cheapest in January

Lowest fare found via Travelpayouts for travel around Oct 16 · prices update daily.

$262

Lowest fare

live, one-way

$540

Average fare

one-way

6h 55m

Nonstop time

3,370 mi

Jan

Cheapest month

~$482

What cheap flights to Lisbon actually cost

Across a full year, modelled one-way fares to Lisbon range from about $482 in January to roughly $670 in October — a $188 swing, or about 34% around the $549 annual average. Peak demand months for this route are March, April, October, which is when both fares and hotel rates run highest. If your dates are flexible, moving a trip out of October and into January is worth more than almost any booking trick.

Month-by-month fares: New York to Lisbon

$482

Jan

$517

Feb

$670

Mar

$670

Apr

$482

May

$517

Jun

$550

Jul

$517

Aug

$482

Sep

$670

Oct

$517

Nov

$517

Dec

* Modelled from this route's $540 historical average and its peak-demand months (Mar, Apr, Oct), scaled by haul length. Not a live quote — the search box above returns current fares.

About Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon tumbles over seven hills of pastel tiles, hilltop viewpoints, and rattling yellow trams above the Tagus. Mild, sunny shoulder seasons are the sweet spot from NYC.

Lisbon sits closer to New York than most European capitals, with nonstop flights running about seven hours into Humberto Delgado Airport. TAP Air Portugal is the primary carrier, complemented by United, Delta and JetBlue out of JFK and Newark. March, April and October typically deliver the best combination of mild weather and lower fares before the summer rush. Portugal is a Schengen member, and the five-hour time difference makes an overnight eastbound flight the standard, landing you in the morning. Because Lisbon fares can differ between New York's airports, it's worth checking JFK and EWR before you book.

Top things to do in Lisbon:

•Belém Tower & Jerónimos
•Tram 28 & Alfama miradouros
•Pastéis de nata & fado nights

Which NYC airport for Lisbon?

Lisbon is 3,370 miles from New York. LaGuardia handles almost no long-haul international flying, so realistic nonstops leave from JFK and Newark (EWR). Checking both is worth it: JFK carries the widest international network while Newark is United's transatlantic and long-haul hub, and the two frequently differ by $100 or more on the same dates.

JFK guide EWR guide

How to get the cheapest fare to Lisbon

1Book roughly 3-5 months ahead — that is the window that fits a 3,370-mile long-haul route like Lisbon, not the generic "book on a Tuesday" advice.
2Search JFK and Newark (EWR) separately. LaGuardia cannot serve this route nonstop, so a LGA-inclusive "all airports" search mostly returns connections.
3Target January (modelled around $482) and avoid October (around $670) if your dates can move.
4Flights to Lisbon are eastbound overnights that land in the morning. A departure timed to land mid-morning local costs the same as one landing at dawn and saves you a wasted first day.
5Price the trip in both directions before booking. Long-haul round trips out of New York are frequently cheaper than two one-ways, which is the opposite of how domestic pricing usually works.
6Check whether your fare includes a checked bag. On transatlantic and long-haul routes the cheapest bucket is often a basic-economy fare where a bag costs $75+ each way.

Need a place to stay in Lisbon?

Once your flight's sorted, it's worth comparing hotels and short stays early — the best-located rooms tend to book up first. Takes a minute to see what's available for your dates.

Search hotels for your trip

Sorted a ride in Lisbon from the airport?

Booking an airport transfer ahead of time means a driver's waiting when you land — no taxi queue or surge pricing after a long flight. Worth comparing a fixed-price pickup for your arrival.

Compare airport transfers

Staying connected in Lisbon?

A travel eSIM gives you data the moment you land — no roaming charges and no hunting for a local SIM. You can set it up before you fly and switch it on when you arrive.

Get a travel eSIM

Had a flight delayed or cancelled to or from Lisbon? You may be owed money

If a flight was delayed 3+ hours, overbooked, or cancelled — even on a trip from the past few years — you could be entitled to up to €600 per passenger. It takes a minute to check, and there's no fee unless you're paid.

Check your compensation

FAQ: flights from NYC to Lisbon

One-way fares to Lisbon average about $540, with the cheapest tickets landing near $367 and round trips typically running $1080-$1350. Across the year our modelled fares move between $482 in January and $670 in October, averaging $549. That makes Lisbon the 11th cheapest of the 26 international destinations we track from New York.

Aim for 3-5 months ahead. Lisbon is 3,370 miles from New York, and booking windows scale with distance — short hops reward booking late, long hauls punish it. Booking inside two weeks on this route usually means paying close to the October peak of $670 regardless of when you actually travel.

January, at a modelled $482 one-way. The most expensive is October at around $670. Peak season for this route is March, April, October, so the shoulder weeks either side of those months are usually the sweet spot for fare and weather together.

A nonstop takes about 6h 55m covering 3,370 miles, departing from JFK and Newark (EWR). Connecting itineraries typically add two to four hours depending on the hub.

At an average of $540 one-way over 3,370 miles, Lisbon works out to 16.0¢ per mile — about average value for the distance, cheaper per mile than 48% of the international destinations we track. By headline fare it is the 11th cheapest of our 26 international destinations. Fares above 10¢ per mile usually mean limited nonstop competition, so flexibility on dates matters more here than on a heavily-served route.

Lisbon tumbles over seven hills of pastel tiles, hilltop viewpoints, and rattling yellow trams above the Tagus. Mild, sunny shoulder seasons are the sweet spot from NYC. Travellers from New York most often build a trip around Belém Tower & Jerónimos, Tram 28 & Alfama miradouros, Pastéis de nata & fado nights.