International route
Cheap flights from Washington to Lisbon
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS). 3,565 miles, 6h 50m nonstop.
DCA to LIS at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 3,565 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 6h 50mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AATP2 airlinesAmerican, TAP Air Portugal
- Nonstop flights per day
- 2all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday20% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 5h aheadLisbon vs Washington
Washington to Lisbon
Round trips from $289
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 13.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Washington to Lisbon
2 airlines fly nonstop with 2 departures a day combined, plus 12 more with one stop.
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- TPTAP Air PortugalStar AllianceNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $70
- EIAer LingusConnecting via DUB, SNN · first checked bag from $70
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YYZ, YUL · first checked bag from $35
- AFAir FranceSkyTeamConnecting via ORY · first checked bag from $75
- BABritish AirwaysoneworldConnecting via LHR, LGW · first checked bag from $75
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via MSP · first checked bag from $35
- IBIberiaoneworldConnecting via MAD · first checked bag from $70
- AZITA AirwaysConnecting via FCO, MXP · first checked bag from $70
- B6JetBlueConnecting via JFK, BOS, FLL, SJU · first checked bag from $40
- SKSAS Scandinavian AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via CPH · first checked bag from $70
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ORD, EWR · first checked bag from $40
- VSVirgin AtlanticSkyTeamConnecting via LHR · first checked bag from $75
- WSWestJetConnecting via YYZ · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Toronto (YYZ)ACWS2 airlines
- London (LHR)BAVS2 airlines
- Minneapolis (MSP)DL1 airline
- Chicago (ORD)UA1 airline
- Newark (EWR)UA1 airline
Which airport should I use?
Washington has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Tips for this route
- Only American and TAP Air Portugal fly this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through YYZ or LHR is usually cheaper if you can spare the extra three to five hours.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $289; September 2026 is the most expensive at $364 and up, a difference of $75 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 20% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays.
- Lisbon is 5 hours ahead of Washington. Expect to lose 5 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
Destination guide
Lisbon: Hills, tiles and the cheapest gateway to Europe
Lisbon is often the least expensive transatlantic gateway from the East Coast thanks to TAP Air Portugal, which also offers free stopovers on the way to the rest of Europe. Pastel de nata, trams, fado and day trips to Sintra and Cascais make it worth more than a stopover.
Best time to visit: March–May and September–October are sunny and comfortable. Summer is hot and busy; winter is mild, rainy and cheap.
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Search Washington to LisbonWashington to Lisbon: common questions
How long is the flight from Washington to Lisbon?
A nonstop flight from Washington (DCA) to Lisbon (LIS) takes about 6h 50m gate to gate, covering 3,565 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from DCA to LIS?
American Airlines and TAP Air Portugal operate nonstop flights from Washington (DCA) to Lisbon (LIS), with 2 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through YYZ, LHR and MSP.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington to Lisbon?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Washington (DCA) to Lisbon (LIS), starting at $289 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Washington to Lisbon flights?
Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Washington and Lisbon?
Lisbon is 5 hours ahead of Washington. DCA is on America/New York time and LIS on Europe/Lisbon time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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