Flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 7 hours 5 minutes.
Lisbon's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Lisbon four hours ahead of New York.
Choose from 16 weekly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flights. The 19:45 departure with Delta Air Lines is the earliest available. TAP Portugal operates the latest service of the day at 23:00.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your JFK to LIS flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines 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.
Delta Air Lines is your gateway to discovering Lisbon (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Portugal!). Check out the direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport offered by this carrier.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Delta Air Lines on this route.
With 70.0% of its services arriving as planned, Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier offering JFK to LIS flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between JFK and LIS:
Logan International Airport
Joao Paulo II Airport
Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
₹ 14,665 is currently the lowest price for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flight. A return flight starts from ₹ 33,889. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from JFK to LIS by booking at least 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
October is the cheapest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
JFK's address is JFK Airport.
74.1% of flights that leave from John F. Kennedy International Airport land at their destination on time.
Central New York to John F. Kennedy International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Taking an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to JFK:
Arriving at Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
If you're landing on a late John F. Kennedy International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near LIS:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Lisbon Portela Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or OK Mobility to explore Lisbon and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Lisbon Portela Airport around two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
Lisbon Portela Airport to the centre of Lisbon has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
June is the most popular month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Lisbon in January.
When booking your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Lisbon, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 29ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from JFK to LIS in January. Temperatures average between 8ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of Portugal
You've visited Lisbon, now it's time to explore other corners of Portugal. Travel about 274 kilometres north to Porto to check off its top attractions. From Livraria Lello to Ribeira District and The Douro River, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Amadora is another favourite destination in Portugal and is around 8 kilometres north-west of Lisbon. No trip is complete without experiencing Jardim Porta do Viveiro Alfragide, Jardim Caracol do Victor Alfragide and Jardim e estatua Eduardo Jorge.