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Cheap Flights from Lisbon to Porto

Compare cheap flights from Lisbon to Porto. Search LIS to OPO fares, flexible dates, airlines, and nearby airports.

Departing from

LIS - Lisbon

Landing in

OPO - Porto

Best for

City breaks, quick comparisons, and smarter fare timing

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About this route

Plan the trip, not just the ticket.

Looking for cheap flights from Lisbon to Porto? Because this market appeals to both city-break travelers and people with fixed plans, prices can shift fast between midweek and peak departures. Porto is especially appealing if you want a city-and-sea trip without spending hours piecing together separate airline searches. The search form above removes the first step: Lisbon and Porto are already set, leaving you free to compare schedules, airlines, and nearby airports straight away. That makes it easier to spot whether midweek departures, a different return day, or a nearby airport creates the best-value result before fares climb. It also helps you judge whether paying more for a direct flight is worth it, or if a short connection keeps the overall trip better value.

Lisbon airport departure area before a flight to Porto.

Route decision depth

More than a city-name swap

Use these route-specific checks to compare the real trip: airport fit, baggage rules, fare timing, alternative city pairs, and whether the lowest fare still creates a sensible travel day.

Route quality

How to judge Lisbon to Porto fares

LIS to OPO is about 278 km (173 miles), with nonstop flights usually around 1h 10m. Lisbon to Porto is short enough that airport access and departure time can matter as much as the airfare. A tiny fare saving is weak if it creates a bad transfer at either end.

For many travelers, the cheapest time to fly from Lisbon to Porto is outside June to September and holiday weekends. January to March and mid November usually give you a better chance of seeing lower fares, especially if you can depart on Tuesday or Wednesday and avoid the busiest Friday to Sunday patterns. Shoulder season trips are often the sweet spot on this city and sea route: you still get a strong travel experience in Porto, but airlines are not dealing with the same pressure they see during bank holidays, school breaks, or sold out weekend peaks.

  • Value benchmark: quiet EUR 39-84, typical EUR 115-180,, peak EUR 220-330.
  • Departure check: LIS timing versus airport access.
  • Arrival check: OPO timing versus onward transfer.

Airports and bags

Airport and baggage checks for LIS to OPO

The airport notes point to Origin side: Porto (OPO) if an open jaw Portugal trip fits your plans better, Origin side: Faro (FAO) if you are heading straight to the Algarve after landing, and Destination side: Vigo (VGO) for some northern Portugal and Galicia itineraries. Use those alternatives only when the transfer cost and arrival time still support the trip.

A good shortlist for Lisbon to Porto includes Ryanair, Transavia, TAP Air Portugal, Vueling, easyJet. The cheapest option can change depending on baggage rules, timing, and whether you need a direct flight. Do not rank Ryanair, Transavia, and TAP Air Portugal on headline price alone. often one of the lowest headline fares if you can travel light.

  • First fare-family check: Ryanair.
  • Second fare-family check: Transavia.
  • Origin side: Porto (OPO) if an open jaw Portugal trip fits your plans better

Planning alternatives

What to compare if Lisbon to Porto prices jump

The useful comparison set is Cheap flights from Lisbon to London, Cheap flights from Lisbon to Paris, and Cheap flights from London to Porto. A cheaper adjacent route is only better when the extra ground time stays reasonable.

A low fare is only half the decision. The Porto destination guide helps validate arrival plans before booking.

  • Route pressure test: Cheap flights from Lisbon to London.
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  • Third route pressure test: Cheap flights from London to Porto.

Booking workflow

A better way to search this route

Before booking, pair this route page with How to find cheap flights, Flexible dates guide, and Best time to book flights. Those guides help you decide whether to wait, widen dates, or book when the fare is already fair.

A useful benchmark here is EUR 39-84 in quieter windows versus roughly EUR 115-180, on more normal dates. If results approach EUR 220-330, widen dates before booking. When the fare, schedule, baggage allowance, and transfer all line up, click through to the booking partner.

  • Keep OPO arrival details visible while comparing partners.
  • Check Ryanair fees on the final partner page.
  • Book when the all-in total is close to the EUR 39-84 or EUR 115-180, range.

Route rhythm

Distance and total journey time

The route from Lisbon to Porto covers about 278 km (173 miles). A nonstop flight, when scheduled, usually takes around 1h 10m gate to gate, although total trip time still depends on airport queues, transfer costs, and how early you need to arrive. On shorter European city pairs like this one, time savings can matter as much as the fare itself. If you only see one-stop options on your travel dates, connections through Amsterdam or Barcelona can widen the fare mix, but total journey time often stretches to 4 to 6 hours.

Timing

When this route is often cheaper

For many travelers, the cheapest time to fly from Lisbon to Porto is outside June to September and holiday weekends. January to March and mid-November usually give you a better chance of seeing lower fares, especially if you can depart on Tuesday or Wednesday and avoid the busiest Friday-to-Sunday patterns. Shoulder-season trips are often the sweet spot on this city-and-sea route: you still get a strong travel experience in Porto, but airlines are not dealing with the same pressure they see during bank holidays, school breaks, or sold-out weekend peaks.

Airlines

Which carriers to compare

For this route, compare a mix of budget and full-service carriers rather than assuming one airline always wins on value.

  • Ryanair: often one of the lowest headline fares if you can travel light.
  • Transavia: worth comparing when leisure-heavy dates put pressure on the biggest carriers.
  • TAP Air Portugal: frequently competitive on Portugal routes and well-timed European departures.
  • Vueling: often useful on Spain, Italy, and France city-pair schedules.
  • easyJet: often competitive on short-haul European routes with solid schedule choice.

Porto skyline and city-break atmosphere for this route.

Fare range

Typical pricing patterns

Headline round-trip fares on this route often start around EUR 39 to EUR 84 in quieter periods. A more typical booking window lands closer to EUR 115 to EUR 180, while peak travel dates can push pricing toward EUR 220 to EUR 330 or higher. Prices change with school holidays, event weekends, and how many travelers are chasing the same nonstop times. On short-haul Europe trips, baggage, seat selection, and airport-transfer costs can change the real total more than many travelers expect, so always compare like-for-like fares.

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Porto skyline and city-break atmosphere for this route.
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Airport choice

Compare the right airport mix

On this route, airport choice can save money only if the ground transfer still makes sense for your trip. Start with Humberto Delgado Airport on the Lisbon side and Porto Airport on the Porto side, then widen the search if the fare difference is meaningful.

  • Origin side: Porto (OPO) if an open-jaw Portugal trip fits your plans better
  • Origin side: Faro (FAO) if you are heading straight to the Algarve after landing
  • Destination side: Vigo (VGO) for some northern Portugal and Galicia itineraries
  • Destination side: Lisbon (LIS) if you are planning an open-jaw Portugal trip with rail in between

Destination fit

What to know about Porto

Porto is ideal for food-focused weekends, river views, and Douro add-ons, and it often feels more compact and easiergoing than larger capital cities. If you are still planning the rest of the trip, see our Porto destination guide for more ideas before you book.

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Better-value fares

Compare this route with better context

  • Start with How to find cheap flights before you lock in a fare on Lisbon to Porto.
  • Use the flexible dates guide to compare the week around your preferred departure instead of one exact day.
  • Read Best time to book flights if your travel window is fixed and you need to decide when to buy.
  • Compare nonstop and one-stop options only after checking the total cost, including cabin bags, airport transfers, and arrival times.

Use the search form above to compare airlines, flexible dates, and nearby airports for Lisbon to Porto. Even a one-day shift or a different departure airport can change the best-value result.

Check nearby airports

Start with LIS and OPO, then widen the search only when the ground transfer still makes sense.

Protect the real total

On Lisbon to Porto, baggage, seats, and airport transfers can erase the savings from a low headline fare.

Use midweek flexibility

Even a one or two day shift can move you into a cheaper pricing band on busy city-break routes.

Price time against savings

Nonstop flights often win on convenience, but a short connection is still worth checking before you rule it out.

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F.A.Q

  • Lower fares usually appear outside June to September and holiday weekends, with January to March and mid-November often offering the best value. Midweek departures are usually the first place to look.