Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Lisbon
Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Lisbon
Looking for cheap flights from San Francisco to Lisbon? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from San Francisco to Lisbon vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 15,000–22,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from San Francisco to Lisbon for specific travel dates.
2026-11-13
SFO - LIS
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $191.8
2026-11-11
SFO - LIS
Economy | 2 Stops
From 22,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-12
SFO - LIS
Economy | 2 Stops
From 22,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-14
SFO - LIS
Economy | 2 Stops
From 22,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-10
SFO - LIS
Economy | 1 Stop
From 22,500 Pts + $238.8
2026-11-13
SFO - LIS
Economy | 1 Stop
From 22,500 Pts + $238.8
San Francisco to Lisbon flight facts
Distance
5,668 mi
9,121 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 11h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+8h
Lisbon is 8 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Airports in San Francisco
SFO · San Francisco Intl
Airports in Lisbon
LIS · Humberto Delgado (Lisbon Portela )
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights San Jose - Lisbon · San Jose is 30 mi from San Francisco
Flights Sacramento - Lisbon · Sacramento is 86 mi from San Francisco
Flights San Francisco - Porto · Porto is 172 mi from Lisbon
Premium cabin flights from San Francisco to Lisbon
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
SFO - LIS
Business | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 85,000 Pts + $1023.3
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
SFO - LIS
Business | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 88,000 Pts + $28.2
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
SFO - LIS
Business | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 90,000 Pts + $98.4
Premium cabin
2026-11-11
SFO - LIS
Business | 2 Stops | 3 left
From 110,000 Pts + $44.9
Premium cabin
2026-11-11
SFO - LIS
Business | 2 Stops
From 129,900 Pts + $1573.3
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
SFO - LIS
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 45,000 Pts + $25.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Estoril (Portugal)
Palácio Estoril Hotel, Golf & Wellness(SLH)
From 60,000 Pts or $192
Lisbon (Portugal)
Palacio do Governador, an SLH Hotel
From 60,000 Pts or $181
Lisbon (Portugal)
The Vintage Lisbon(SLH)
From 70,000 Pts or $257
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Francisco to Lisbon depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from San Francisco to Lisbon.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Francisco to Lisbon.
San Francisco and Lisbon are about 5,668 miles (9,121 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 5,668-mile straight-line distance takes about 11h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Lisbon is 8 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Departures from San Francisco: San Francisco Intl (SFO). Arrivals in Lisbon: Humberto Delgado (Lisbon Portela ) (LIS).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Lisbon, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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