Travelling from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): what you need to know
Philadelphia's timezone is UTC-4, making Philadelphia four hours behind Lisbon.
To ensure you catch your LIS to PHL flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Getting to Philadelphia (and then seeing more of United States!) is a breeze with American Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Philadelphia International Airport.
Most travellers choose to fly with American Airlines on this route.
American Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates LIS to PHL flights. A dependable 88.33% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lisbon Portela Airport to Philadelphia International Airport. These are the top stopovers between LIS and PHL:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
Logan International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Currently, $568 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Lisbon Portela Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $770. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from LIS to PHL, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when looking for a flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Philadelphia International Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from LIS to PHL.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
64.1% of flights that take off from Lisbon Portela Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Lisbon to Lisbon Portela Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour on public transport.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near LIS. Whether you have an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Philadelphia International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Book a hotel near PHL if you're catching a late Lisbon Portela Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Philadelphia International Airport rental car and discover Philadelphia and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Budget are popular outlets to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Philadelphia International Airport about three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia
The address for PHL is Industrial Highway and Island Road.
From Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
The quietest month for a flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Philadelphia based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When booking your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Philadelphia, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LIS to PHL in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Philadelphia has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of United States waiting to be discovered. Around 129 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia, a trip to New York will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
Around 434 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia, Boston is another favourite stop in United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.