Boston Logan to Lisbon
3184 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 6h 48m with 9 airlines operating direct service from Boston Logan (BOS) to Lisbon (LIS). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around $449 return), with peak prices in August (around $1347). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Boston Logan
Boston Logan International sits across the harbour from downtown — one of the most central airport locations in the country, just 3 miles from the Financial District. The Silver Line SL1 bus runs free for arriving passengers from each terminal directly to South Station in around 15 minutes; the MBTA Blue Line via the airport shuttle reaches downtown Boston in 25 minutes. JetBlue has its largest base here; Delta and AA add significant capacity, and transatlantic service from Aer Lingus, BA, Virgin and Lufthansa is dense.
Arriving in Lisbon
Lisbon Humberto Delgado is on the city's northeastern edge, 7 km from the centre. The Aeroporto metro station connects to the city in 25 minutes for €1.80. TAP Portugal dominates the US-Lisbon corridor with capacity from JFK, EWR, MIA, BOS, IAD, ORD and SFO; United adds capacity from EWR and IAD. Lisbon's mild winters make October–April excellent value travel; summer fares (July–August) double off-peak prices.
Who flies BOS to LIS?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| JetBlue Airways | B6 | 6h 48m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 6h 48m | Economy |
| British Airways | BA | 6h 48m | Economy |
| Virgin Atlantic | VS | 6h 48m | Economy |
| Aer Lingus | EI | 6h 48m | Economy |
| Lufthansa | LH | 6h 48m | Economy |
| Air France | AF | 6h 48m | Economy |
| Cathay Pacific | CX | 6h 48m | Economy |
| Emirates | EK | 6h 48m | Economy |
9 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly BOS→LIS
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Boston to Lisbon FAQs
Direct flights from Boston Logan (BOS) to Lisbon (LIS) take approximately 6h 48m for the 3184-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
January is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $449. August is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
9 carriers operate direct service from Boston Logan (BOS) to Lisbon (LIS): JetBlue Airways, Delta Air Lines, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Aer Lingus and 4 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — JetBlue Airways typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
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Lisbon (LIS) is the primary international airport for Lisbon. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.