Flying from Chicago to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS): What you need to know
Chicago's main base, Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Chicago to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS).
The average time for a direct Chicago to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport flight is 8 hours 5 minutes.
Lisbon is six hours ahead of Chicago. Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport is located in Lisbon, which operates on the UTC+0 timezone.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) is the most popular route, with 4 direct services every week. Get from ORD to LIS on TAP Portugal's 6pm flight.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Chicago to LIS. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
With more people on the move during peak months like July, get to the terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will allow for additional wait times. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Christmas.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Chicago to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) leave from this terminal.
Book your direct flight from Chicago to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport with TAP Portugal. This top carrier operates services from ORD.
TAP Air Portugal is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from ORD to LIS.
TAP Air Portugal is the most punctual carrier on this route.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Chicago to LIS. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
ORD is around 27 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Chicago to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to Chicago O'Hare International Airport:
Of all flights leaving Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 70% arrive on time at their destination.
ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Experience more along the way with a stopover on your flight from Chicago to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport. Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) is a great option between Chicago Midway International Airport and LIS.
You can reach MDW from the centre of Chicago in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to cover the 16 kilometres or so.
Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to LIS flight:
Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights departing from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
RFD is around 145 kilometres from central Chicago. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 40 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey time of around 2 hours.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your Chicago to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Chicago Rockford International Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're jetting off early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights arrive at their destinations when they should. At RFD, that rate is 71%.
The address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
Reserve a hotel near LIS if you're catching a late flight from Chicago to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Booking your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Chicago to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
The centre of Lisbon is about 6 kilometres from Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport. Travel times by car hire or taxi will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of time.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport is ج.م. 16,489. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 31,811. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Snap up cheap flights from Chicago to LIS by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for bagging a bargain.
Schedule your trip for October. That's the best month for scoring cheap Chicago to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Chicago to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS). August is the busiest month to travel to Lisbon. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in January.
When booking your Chicago to LIS plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Lisbon, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 29ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 8ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Lisbon
After booking your flight from Chicago to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Lisbon:
Pasteis de Belém and belém are just the start of the big attractions to add to your Lisbon itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém.
Explore more of Portugal
Porto is just one of the many places in Portugal waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Lisbon. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Ribeira District, Rio Douro and Livraria Lello.
Around 177 kilometres north of Lisbon, Coimbra is another essential stop in Portugal. Start your sightseeing at Biblioteca Joanina, Old Cathedral of Coimbra (Se Velha de Coimbra) and Paço das Escolas.
