Traveling from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
The timezone in Los Angeles is UTC-7, which is seven hours behind Lisbon.
To ensure you catch your LIS to LAX flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time such as June? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Lisbon Portela Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between LIS and LAX include:
Newark Liberty International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
$286 is the lowest price for a one-way Lisbon Portela Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $513. These prices may change depending on demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LIS to LAX if you book early. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Los Angeles International Airport across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from LIS to LAX.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.
Handy information about Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Lisbon Portela Airport, 64.1% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Lisbon to Lisbon Portela Airport is around 10 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Searching for a convenient hotel near LIS? If you've booked an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
If you have a late Lisbon Portela Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near LAX:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and explore beyond Los Angeles's main sights.
Reserving your ride from Los Angeles International Airport about one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
LAX is located at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport is roughly 32 kilometers from the center of Los Angeles. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
It typically takes 55 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
July is the most popular month for flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Los Angeles in May.
When booking your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Los Angeles, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LIS to LAX in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
San Diego is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Los Angeles. Around 177 kilometers away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in United States, consider San Jose, roughly 499 kilometers north-west of Los Angeles. Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art are among the biggest draws.