Flying from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX): what you need to know
Jacksonville's timezone is UTC-5, making Jacksonville five hours behind Lisbon.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your LIS to JAX flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lisbon Airport to Jacksonville International Airport. These are the top stopovers between LIS and JAX:
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
Boston Logan International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Handy information about Lisbon Airport (LIS)
When it comes to Lisbon Airport's on-time performance, data shows 56% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Lisbon Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Lisbon. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 25 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Lisbon Airport to Jacksonville International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to LIS:
Arriving at Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
Consider staying in a hotel close to JAX if you have a late Lisbon Airport to Jacksonville International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Jacksonville International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Easirent, Thrifty or Dollar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Jacksonville and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Jacksonville International Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) to central Jacksonville
JAX is located at 2400 Yankee Clipper Drive.
Jacksonville International Airport is roughly 29 kilometres from central Jacksonville. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Lisbon Airport to Jacksonville International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Jacksonville. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Jacksonville is July, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from Lisbon Airport to Jacksonville International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LIS to JAX in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Jacksonville has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be discovered. Around 467 kilometres north-west of Jacksonville, a visit to Atlanta will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Georgia Aquarium, Birth Home of Martin Luther King, Jr and Fox Theatre.
If you're interested in discovering another side of the United States, consider Tampa, about 274 kilometres south of Jacksonville. Busch Gardens Tampa, The Florida Aquarium and ZooTampa at Lowry Park are among its highlights.