{ "response": { "Key": "LAX-LIS", "orig": { "code": "LAX", "type": "airport", "city": "Los Angeles", "fullCity": "Los Angeles, California", "airport": "Los Angeles Intl Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "LIS", "type": "airport", "city": "Lisbon", "fullCity": "Lisbon, Portugal", "airport": "Humberto Delgado Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Los Angeles to Lisbon?", "answer": "The flight from Los Angeles to Lisbon covers about 5,680 miles and typically takes 11 hours and 5 minutes. The return leg is noticeably longer at 12 hours and 40 minutes, a difference of over an hour and a half due to prevailing winds. TAP Air Portugal operates the nonstop route five days a week.", "methodology": "Flight times and distances come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from Los Angeles to Lisbon?", "answer": "TAP Air Portugal flies non‑stop from Los Angeles to Lisbon, operating 10 flights a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Departures are in the late afternoon and early evening, with the flight taking about 11 hours and 5 minutes eastbound.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "flight_schedule" ] }, "q2": { "question": "Are there visa requirements to travel from Los Angeles to Lisbon?", "answer": "For United States passport holders traveling from Los Angeles to Lisbon, no visa is required for a short tourist visit. Entry is visa-free, with a permitted stay of up to 90 days within any 180-day period.\n\nThis is general guidance to help you plan, not official immigration advice — entry rules can change and can depend on your nationality and circumstances, so please confirm the current requirements with the relevant embassy or official government source before you travel.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_the_Schengen_Area", "title": "Visa policy of the Schengen Area", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/favicon/wikipedia.ico" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Portugal", "title": "Visa policy of Portugal", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/favicon/wikipedia.ico" }, { "url": "https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/portugal/entry-requirements", "title": "Portugal entry requirements — GOV.UK", "favicon": "https://www.gov.uk/favicon.ico" } ], "preopenedReferences": true, "stageOnly": true }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Lisbon?", "answer": "From Lisbon Airport, the metro is the most used option: the Red Line's Aeroporto station sits right at Terminal 1 and reaches downtown in about 20 minutes, and you can pay with a contactless card at the gates. Taxis are available 24/7 outside arrivals and take roughly 15 minutes to the city center, making them the fastest door-to-door choice. Carris city buses also stop at arrivals, with routes to Marquês de Pombal and Amoreiras plus night service to Baixa and Cais do Sodré. Car rentals and chauffeur services are available on-site, and the airport is a short drive from the city via major highways. The Aerobus shuttle that once served the airport was discontinued in 2023, so the metro and taxis are now the primary ways in.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisbon_Airport", "title": "Lisbon Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-14T10:27:02Z" }, { "url": "https://lisbon-lis.airports-guides.com", "title": "Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) Information: LIS Airport in Lisbon Area, Portugal", "favicon": "http://www.airports-guides.com/favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Portugal", "title": "Transport in Portugal", "time_published": "2026-05-04T23:32:13Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisbon_Metro_Red_Line", "title": "Lisbon Metro Red Line", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-05-25T05:54:05Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trams_in_Lisbon", "title": "Trams in Lisbon", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-08-15T23:13:49Z" } ] }, "q4": { "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Lisbon?", "answer": "The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Lisbon is late January, when average fares bottom out around $375. Overall, the cheapest months are September ($384), January ($388), and October ($388), while December is the most expensive month at $480 on average, with late December peaking at $506.", "methodology": "Seasonal fares come from Priceline's own air booking-summary archive, analysed in-house and refreshed monthly. For each day of the year we take a representative round-trip fare, a blend of the 25th-percentile and average ticket price over the route's bookings, and smooth the series into a seasonal curve; the half-month low and high and the monthly figures quoted here are averages of that curve. Thin and international routes borrow their seasonal shape from the nearest busy routes, with the price level anchored to the route's own bookings.", "toolsUsed": [ "seasonal_prices" ] }, "q5": { "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Los Angeles to Lisbon?", "answer": "For Los Angeles to Lisbon, the optimal booking window is roughly 4 to 6 weeks before departure, when fares average around $401. Booking about 30 days out hits the cheapest single price point at $401, while prices climb steadily after that and can reach $589 if you book five to six months ahead. Summer and holiday periods tend to compress inventory earlier, so for those dates aim closer to the 6-week mark or slightly beyond.", "methodology": "Booking-window guidance comes from the same monthly in-house analysis of Priceline's own air booking-summary archive. We aggregate the route's bookings by how many days before departure they were made, from about 180 days out to the day of travel, smooth the curve, and highlight the stretch of lead times with the lowest average fare. Thin and international routes borrow the curve shape from the nearest busy routes, anchored to the route's own price level. It reflects current fares and is refreshed monthly.", "toolsUsed": [ "booking_timing" ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Los Angeles to Lisbon?", "answer": "There are no nonstop red‑eye flights from Los Angeles to Lisbon, but several one‑stop itineraries have an overnight long leg. For example, Air Canada connects via Toronto (departing 11:00 PM, arriving Lisbon at 11:05 AM) or via Montreal (departing 9:45 PM, arriving 9:20 AM); United connects via Newark (departing 8:25 PM, arriving 8:20 AM) or Washington Dulles (departing 10:25 PM, arriving 10:30 AM); American connects via Philadelphia (departing 9:05 PM, arriving 9:05 AM); Delta connects via New York JFK (departing 7:50 PM, arriving 8:00 AM) or Boston (departing 11:20 PM, arriving 10:45 AM); TAP Air Portugal connects via Boston (departing 10:45 PM, arriving 10:20 AM); and British Airways connects via London Heathrow (departing 5:05 PM, arriving 11:35 AM). All arrivals are in the morning, so you land the next morning.", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "redeye_flights" ] }, "q8": { "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Los Angeles and Lisbon?", "answer": "Common layovers include Lisbon’s hub airline TAP’s base, but as a connection point other efficient hubs are Madrid, Barcelona, Paris, and London, all offering broad connections and smooth transfers." }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Lisbon?", "answer": "May, June, and September offer warm, sunny days and fewer tourists than the July–August peak." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Los Angeles to Lisbon?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least three months beyond your planned departure from Portugal, and if you are a U.S. citizen, you do not need a visa for stays up to 90 days. Have a payment method ready for baggage fees and carry proof of onward or return travel, plus any required vaccination certificates." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Lisbon?", "answer": "Lisbon has only one commercial airport, Humberto Delgado Airport, located about 7 km from the city centre. It serves all flights to Lisbon, with easy metro and bus access to downtown and popular attractions." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to Los Angeles Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From downtown Los Angeles, the most popular and fastest option is the LAX FlyAway® bus, which runs nonstop between Union Station and each terminal every 15 minutes for $9.75 one-way, taking roughly 30–45 minutes depending on traffic. You can also take the Metro C or K Line to the LAX/Metro Transit Center and connect to a free shuttle bus to the terminals, though this adds a transfer and takes longer. Ride-share services like Uber and Lyft, as well as taxis, pick up and drop off at LAX-it just outside the terminals and are convenient but cost more, while driving yourself means paying for on-site or economy parking, which is the priciest option. Shuttle buses like the FlyAway are generally the best balance of speed and cost.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.flylax.com/lax-traffic-and-ground-transportation", "title": "Getting To, From, and Around LAX | LAX", "favicon": "https://www.flylax.com/themes/custom/lawa/images/lax-favicon.png" }, { "url": "https://www.flylax.com/flyaway-bus", "title": "LAX FlyAway® Bus | LAX", "favicon": "https://www.flylax.com/themes/custom/lawa/images/lax-favicon.png" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LAX/Metro_Transit_Center", "title": "LAX/Metro Transit Center", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-03T18:08:40Z" }, { "url": "https://lawa.org/commutelax-espanol/transit", "title": "Transit | Los Angeles World Airports", "favicon": "https://lawa.org/themes/custom/lawa/images/lawa-favicon.png" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_International_Airport", "title": "Los Angeles International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-16T00:54:43Z" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Lisbon airport?", "answer": "Lisbon Airport has no hotel directly connected to the terminals. The Melia Lisboa Aeroporto Hotel and the Star Inn Lisboa are both located next to Terminal 1 and within walking distance, each offering an airport shuttle. Several other hotels are a short drive away, including the Holiday Inn Express Lisbon Airport and the ibis Styles Lisboa Aeroporto.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/lisbon-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Lisbon Airport Guide (LIS) - Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2018-09-02T00:00:05Z" }, { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/hotels/lisbon-airport-hotels.htm", "title": "Lisbon Airport Guide (LIS) - Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2026-04-13T18:11:40Z" } ] }, "q15": { "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Humberto Delgado Airport?", "answer": "Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) offers free Wi-Fi throughout the terminals, with no time limit and network names such as \"ANA Free Wi-Fi\" or \"VINCI Airports Wi-Fi\" depending on the zone. Currency exchange offices are available in Terminal 1, including branches of major providers like Unicâmbio and Nova Câmbios, typically located in the arrivals hall and departures area. Prayer rooms and a multi-faith chapel are provided in Terminal 1, with the chapel situated near the arrivals level and additional quiet prayer spaces available airside for passengers of all faiths.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://lisbon-lis.airports-guides.com", "title": "Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) Information: LIS Airport in Lisbon Area, Portugal", "favicon": "http://www.airports-guides.com/favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisbon_Airport", "title": "Lisbon Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-14T10:27:02Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_busiest_airports_in_Portugal", "title": "List of the busiest airports in Portugal", "time_published": "2025-05-22T19:00:42Z" } ] }, "q16": { "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Los Angeles and Lisbon airports?", "answer": "At Los Angeles International Airport, passengers with disabilities can request reasonable modifications through the airport division offering the relevant program, and all LAX-it shuttles are ADA accessible with ramps or lifts, plus accessible restrooms and an adult changing table at the LAX-it facility. For travelers with autism, LAX offers an Autism & Flight Experience sign-up program, and wheelchair assistance can be arranged by contacting the airline. At Lisbon Portela Airport, shuttle services are available to transport travelers around the airport, and taxis are accessible 24 hours a day outside arrivals. To ensure mobility assistance at either airport, travelers should request it through their airline at least 48 hours before departure.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://flylax.com/lax-americans-with-disability-act", "title": "Traveler INFORMATION FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITY | LAX", "favicon": "https://flylax.com/themes/custom/lawa/images/lax-favicon.png" }, { "url": "https://www.lawa.org/ada", "title": "Traveler INFORMATION FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITY | Los Angeles World Airports", "favicon": "https://www.lawa.org/themes/custom/lawa/images/lawa-favicon.png" }, { "url": "https://www.flylax.com/lax-it", "title": "LAX It | LAX", "favicon": "https://www.flylax.com/themes/custom/lawa/images/lax-favicon.png" }, { "url": "https://www.lawa.org/", "title": "LAWA Official Site | Los Angeles World Airports", "favicon": "https://www.lawa.org/themes/custom/lawa/images/lawa-favicon.png" }, { "url": "https://lawa.org/lawa-businesses/lawa-current-opportunities", "title": "CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES | Los Angeles World Airports", "favicon": "https://lawa.org/themes/custom/lawa/images/lawa-favicon.png" }, { "url": "https://lisbon-lis.airports-guides.com", "title": "Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) Information: LIS Airport in Lisbon Area, Portugal", "favicon": "http://www.airports-guides.com/favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisbon_Airport", "title": "Lisbon Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-14T10:27:02Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_of_Lisbon", "title": "Port of Lisbon", "time_published": "2026-05-17T01:54:27Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisbon_Luís_de_Camões_Airport", "title": "Lisbon Luís de Camões Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-07T19:34:51Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Los Angeles to Lisbon?", "answer": "TAP Air Portugal operates the nonstop between Los Angeles and Lisbon using the Airbus A330-900neo. No other carriers are listed as flying this route nonstop.", "methodology": "Aircraft types come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Los Angeles to Lisbon?", "answer": "TAP Air Portugal is the only carrier with nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Lisbon, and it is a Star Alliance member. Other alliances may serve the route via connections, but no other airlines operate it nonstop.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Los Angeles?", "answer": "The Delta Sky Club in Terminal 3 is the standout option, featuring an indoor/outdoor double bar, Sky Deck, premium showers, and views of the Hollywood Hills. Delta One passengers have a dedicated lounge experience at LAX, and additional Delta Sky Club and partner lounges are available throughout the airport. American Airlines operates Admirals Clubs at Tom Bradley International Terminal, Terminal 4, and the Regional Terminal, each offering complimentary food, drinks, Wi-Fi, and full-service bars, with showers and conference rooms at Terminal 4. The Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse in Tom Bradley International Terminal is open from 08:00 to 22:30 for an additional fee.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/airport-guides/los-angeles-ca-lax-international", "title": "LAX Airport Guide | LAX Terminals, Transport & Facilities | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c" }, { "url": "https://www.delta.com/us/en/airports/united-states/los-angeles-sky-club-airport-map", "title": "Los Angeles (LAX) Airport Map & Lounges | Delta Air Lines", "favicon": "https://www.delta.com/content/dam/delta-applications/dlhome/favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/es-LA/lounges/united-states-of-america/los-angeles-international", "title": "Los Angeles International Airport LAX Lounges - LAX Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c" }, { "url": "https://www.flylax.com/terminals/terminal2", "title": "LAX Terminal 2 Information | LAX", "favicon": "https://www.flylax.com/themes/custom/lawa/images/lax-favicon.png" }, { "url": "https://aa.com/i18n/travelInformation/airportAmenities/lax-club.jsp", "title": "Los Angeles, CA (LAX)", "favicon": "https://aa.com/content/images/chrome/rebrand/favicon.png" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Los Angeles to Lisbon?", "answer": "Baggage allowance on Los Angeles to Lisbon flights depends on the airline and fare class. Basic Economy fares are restrictive and may not include a checked bag, though a carry-on and personal item are usually permitted. Standard international economy fares typically include one free checked bag along with a carry-on, while premium classes offer higher allowances." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Los Angeles to Lisbon?", "answer": "Flights from Los Angeles to Lisbon typically offer Economy and flat‑bed Business class; Premium Economy is available on select airlines." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies depend on the carrier and fare type, with flexible and premium cabin tickets typically offering same‑day change or standby options that are unavailable on basic economy fares." } } } }