Flying from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Lisbon Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 12 hours 35 minutes.
Los Angeles is eight hours behind Lisbon and observes the UTC-8 timezone.
Flights from LIS to LAX start at 09:55 — the earliest with TAP Air Portugal. The latest departure is at 10:10 with TAP Air Portugal. In total, you can choose from three weekly Lisbon Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LIS to LAX flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
TAP Air Portugal has direct flights from Lisbon Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Los Angeles — and maybe even more of the United States if your schedule allows.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with TAP Air Portugal on this route.
TAP Air Portugal is the most punctual carrier offering LIS to LAX flights, with 72.0% of its services arriving on schedule.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lisbon Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LIS and LAX:
London Heathrow Airport
New York Newark Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
331 € is the lowest price for a one-way Lisbon Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. Return flights start from 565 €. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Book one month before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from LIS to LAX.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Lisbon Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from LIS to LAX by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Lisbon Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.
Handy information about Lisbon Airport (LIS)
Of all flights leaving Lisbon Airport, 56% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Lisbon Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Lisbon. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to LIS? If you're boarding an early flight from Lisbon Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Consider staying in a hotel near LAX if you're catching a late Lisbon Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Los Angeles International Airport rental car and explore Los Angeles and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are well-known companies you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Los Angeles International Airport around one week before your trip.
When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
July is the most popular month for flights from Lisbon Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Los Angeles in March.
The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Lisbon Airport to Los Angeles International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from LIS to LAX in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Los Angeles, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Journey around 177 kilometres south-east to San Diego to check off its top attractions. From San Diego Zoo to San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
San Jose is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles. No trip is complete without seeing Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.