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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Lisbon to New York? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Lisbon to New York flights are currently cheapest in May.

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Alternative Lisbon to New York routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Lisbon to New York? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Lisbon to New York: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundP19,815
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time8 hrs, 9 mins
Most popular airlineTAP Air Portugal
Average flights per week185

Finding cheap flights from Lisbon to New York: Frequently asked questions

There are 6 airports in New York: New York LaGuardia, New York Newark, New York John F. Kennedy, Westchester County, Islip, and Stewart International.
The best price we found for a return flight from Lisbon to New York is P19,815. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
8 hours and 9 minutes is the average flight time from Lisbon to New York.
TAP Air Portugal, jetBlue and Air Canada fly direct from Lisbon to New York.
As of March 2025, there are 185 flights per week flying from Lisbon to New York.
The cheapest month to fly from Lisbon to New York is usually March 2025.
If you're flying from Lisbon Airport, the cheapest airport near New York is Stewart International – which is 88.3 km away from the centre of New York. We've found flights into this airport from P19,815.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Lisbon Airport to New York on Monday, 24 November 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 8 hours and 9 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to New York but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to New York is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In March, the average temperature is usually around 4°C. July is typically the warmest month in New York, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -4°C. The rainiest month is August.
Currently, Fly Play and TAP Air Portugal offer the cheapest flight tickets to New York.

Travelling from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to New York: what you need to know

  • Expect to be in the air for 6 hours 46 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to New York.

  • The timezone in New York is UTC-4. The city is 4 hours behind Lisbon, where Lisbon Portela Airport is located.

  • The most popular route is from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Take your pick of 34 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from LIS to JFK is the 10:15 United option. If you'd rather fly out later on, the final departure is at 18:45 with TAP Air Portugal.

  • To ensure you catch your flight from LIS to New York, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • Travelling during a peak time like June? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • You can catch a direct flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to New York. Start your trip at LIS and land at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).

  • Well-known airlines that offer direct flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to New York include:

  • A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even tour another city. When searching for flights from LIS to New York, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:

    • Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)

    • Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)

    • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

  • If you have a passport from Portugal, you'll need an ETA to enter United States. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Lisbon Portela Airport to New York for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines before you book and certainly before you fly.

  • LIS is around 10 kilometres from central Lisbon. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 22 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 59 minutes.

  • Want a handy hotel near LIS? If you're boarding an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to New York, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:

How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to New York

  • P13,905 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Lisbon Portela Airport to New York. A return flight starts from P19,815. These prices can change depending on demand.

  • Score cheap tickets from LIS to New York by booking 9 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.

  • May is the cheapest month for tickets from Lisbon Portela Airport to New York. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.

  • Set up a Price Alert for cheap tickets from LIS to New York. There's no need to look every day to see whether prices have fallen. We'll notify you when there's a change in price.

  • Tailor your travel plans with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to New York.

Airports in New York

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is around 24 kilometres from the centre of New York. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 28 minutes.

  • It takes roughly 1 hour and 11 minutes to get there by public transport.

  • The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to New York. Reserve one of these accommodation options near EWR instead:

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • Once your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to New York has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in around 48 minutes by car. Central New York is roughly 48 kilometres from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

  • The journey will take approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes on public transport.

  • You'll find some great places to drop your things at near JFK. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your flight from LIS to New York at one of these well-located options:

Best time to go to New York

  • August is the busiest month to catch a flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to New York while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to New York, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.

  • Book your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to New York for July to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 18ºC to 30ºC.

  • If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from LIS to New York in January when temperatures average between -6ºC and 8ºC.

More about New York

  • Start your New York trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to New York, explore our range of hotels including:

  • There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building are highlights which should feature on every New York itinerary.

Complete your New York trip with a car rental

  • We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to New York to track down incredible deals on car rentals. Search for your ride in seconds and compare offers in one place. Plus we give you all the info on car rentals in New York, from the most popular car type to the best time to book.

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