Flying from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL): what you need to know
Atlanta's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Atlanta five hours behind Lisbon.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LIS to ATL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lisbon Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LIS and ATL:
New York Newark Airport
Boston Logan International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL)
At the moment, $1,011 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Lisbon Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,245. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from LIS to ATL. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for a flight from Lisbon Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from LIS to ATL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Lisbon Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport.
Handy information about Lisbon Airport (LIS)
Of the flights that depart from Lisbon Airport, 56% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Lisbon to Lisbon Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Lisbon Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near LIS:
Arriving at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Lisbon Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ATL instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Europcar and chase adventure across Atlanta and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Lisbon Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Atlanta in March.
Lock in your flight from Lisbon Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport for July if you'd like to go to Atlanta during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 33ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LIS to ATL in January. Temperatures average between -3ºC and 14ºC then.
Explore more of the United States
Jacksonville is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Atlanta. Around 467 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
Around 370 kilometres north-east of Atlanta, Charlotte is another essential stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
