Travelling from San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Lisbon Airport (LIS): what you need to know
Lisbon's timezone is UTC+0, making Lisbon eight hours ahead of San Jose.
Your SJC to LIS flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Lisbon Airport (LIS)
$704 is the lowest price for a one-way San Jose International Airport to Lisbon Airport flight. A return flight starts from $1,108. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To find cheap tickets from SJC to LIS, book early. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about San Jose International Airport (SJC)
SJC is located at 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.
San Jose International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 83% of flights that depart SJC arrive at their destination without delay.
Central San Jose to San Jose International Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to SJC? If you've booked an early flight from San Jose International Airport to Lisbon Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Lisbon Airport (LIS)
Consider staying in a hotel near LIS if you're catching a late San Jose International Airport to Lisbon Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Lisbon Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or OK Mobility and experience the lesser-explored corners of Lisbon and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Lisbon Airport around two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
From Lisbon Airport, Lisbon is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Lisbon Airport (LIS)
August is the busiest month for flights from San Jose International Airport to Lisbon Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Lisbon in March.
Lock in your flight from San Jose International Airport to Lisbon Airport for August if you want to explore Lisbon during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 29ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SJC to LIS sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
Porto is just one of the many places in Portugal waiting to be discovered once you've seen Lisbon. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Ribeira District, Rio Douro and Livraria Lello.
Amadora is another well-known destination in Portugal and is around 8 kilometres north-west of Lisbon. No trip is complete without seeing Roman Villa, Park Fantasia and Palácio dos Condes da Lousã.