Flying from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lisbon Airport (LIS): what you need to know
Around 8 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lisbon Airport.
The timezone in Lisbon is UTC+0, which is six hours ahead of Chicago.
Flights from ORD to LIS start from 18:00 — the first with TAP Air Portugal. The latest departure is at 21:25 with TAP Air Portugal. In total, there are four weekly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lisbon Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ORD to LIS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Getting to Lisbon (and then exploring more of Portugal!) is easy with TAP Air Portugal. This popular airline offers direct flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lisbon Airport.
TAP Air Portugal is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
TAP Air Portugal is the most punctual carrier that offers ORD to LIS flights.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lisbon Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ORD and LIS:
Boston Logan International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lisbon Airport (LIS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lisbon Airport flight is 217 €. A return ticket right now is 393 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book five months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ORD to LIS.
Organise your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lisbon Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lisbon Airport.
Handy information about Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Chicago O'Hare International Airport, data shows 70% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lisbon Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near ORD:
Arriving at Lisbon Airport (LIS)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lisbon Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near LIS instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Lisbon Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or OK Mobility and find adventure across Lisbon and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Lisbon Airport about two weeks in advance.
Getting from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
From Lisbon Airport, Lisbon is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 25 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Lisbon Airport (LIS)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lisbon Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Lisbon. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lisbon Airport for August if you'd like to explore Lisbon during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ORD to LIS in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Portugal you'll want to see. About 274 kilometres north of Lisbon, a trip to Porto will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Ribeira District, Rio Douro and Livraria Lello.
Amadora is another must-experience destination in Portugal and is around 8 kilometres north-west of Lisbon. No journey is complete without dropping by Roman Villa, Park Fantasia and Palácio dos Condes da Lousã.