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An abundance of new nonstop flights has made Europe more accessible than ever for U.S. travelers this summer.
And the good news is that that’s a trend set to continue into fall too!
More American travelers have visited Portugal this year than ever before.
According to Portugal Resident more than a million travelers from the U.S. visited the country between January and June this year.
This is a figure that has almost doubled in 2 years, which is frankly incredible!
The reason? The Capital and largest city in Portugal, Lisbon, is connected to a whopping 11 different U.S. cities.
Flying Nonstop To Lisbon
During the summer months, you can fly nonstop to Lisbon from 11 U.S. cities, and flights from 7 cities operate year-round.
New York, Chicago, Miami, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Boston, and San Francisco are the seven cities offering year-round flights that you can book right now.
January is the cheapest month to fly from the U.S. to Lisbon, with nonstop return flights available for under $500 if you book now.
However, flights in October and November are just as affordable, with options under $600, and these are the best months to visit the city.
I looked at nonstop flight options for October and found that New York and Miami were the 2 most affordable cities to fly from.
Flying from New York to Lisbon from October 14 to October 22 will cost $614 for a nonstop return trip.
This flight is with Air Portugal with an outbound flight time of 6 hours 55 minutes and an inbound flight time of 8 hours.
United Airlines also operates on this route if you’d prefer a U.S. carrier, but for the same dates the flight cost was $1,214.
If Miami is a more convenient departure airport or connection point for you, you’ll be pleased to hear that Miami is the second cheapest U.S. departure airport for Lisbon in October.
A nonstop round trip in economy class departing on October 16 and returning on October 23 will cost $715.
This flight is with Air Portugal and has an outbound flight time of 8 hours 20 minutes and an inbound flight time of 9 hours 10 minutes.
Alternatively, you could fly the same route on the same dates with JetBlue for $1,236.
Why Visit Lisbon?
Europe is historically the stomping ground of us Brits during the summer months, with Britons topping the list of visitor numbers for almost every European country.
But you’re just as likely to bump into an American tourist than a British one in Lisbon this year.
And it’s easy to see why!
As well as the incredible connectivity, Lisbon is also an amazing city to explore. Lisbon is Portugal’s hilly, coastal capital city.
In the summer you can have the best of both worlds’ here: culturally significant historical sites and lazy beach days.
This means you can experience Europe’s beaches and its rich history in one city.
If you like mild weather and fewer crowds, fall is the best time to explore Lisbon.
Because it is such a culturally fascinating city, I love Lisbon in the fall, when the temperature is cool enough for plenty of walking and exploring.
Some of the best things to see and do in Lisbon include climbing to the Castle of São Jorge and then strolling through Alfama.
The Castle of Sao Jorge sits on Lisbon’s highest hill and looks over the city, making it one of the most iconic attractions. Entrance costs €15,00 ($16.60) per adult.
Be sure to visit the Praça do Comércio which is is a large, harbour-facing plaza and one of the most picturesque plazas in the city. Entrance is free and this is a great place to sit, relax, and people watch.
Art enthusiasts shouldn’t miss MAAT – the Art, Architecture and Technology Museum which is in the heart of the city overlooking the water. The building is a modern architectural wonder in its own right!
Tickets cost €11.00 ($12) per person, but plan your trip in advance because the Museum is only open from Wednesday to Monday.
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