Flights Lisbon → Miami
LIS → MIA
How long is the flight from Lisbon to Miami?
The flight from Lisbon (LIS) to Miami (MIA) takes about 8h 46m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Lisbon, Portugal, with Miami, Florida, using Airbus A330-200 and Airbus A340-300 aircraft. The destination airport in Miami sees over 50 million passengers annually, making it a major hub for international travel.
The Lisbon (LIS) → Miami (MIA) route is operated by TAP Portugal, United Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 11.4/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Miami the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Lisbon the average ATFM delay is 1.1 minutes.
Heading to Miami: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Lisbon (LIS) to Miami (MIA) heads west for about 6,677 km, a flight time of roughly 8h 46m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Lisbon the average ATFM delay is 1.1 min (atfm); arriving into Miami it is 5.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines (UA) | 83% | 5 min | 1.3% |
| TAP Portugal (TP) | 73% | 17 min | 0.9% |
Airlines operating LIS-MIA
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Frequently asked questions about LIS-MIA
The flight from Lisbon (LIS) to Miami (MIA) takes about 8h 46m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: TAP Portugal, United Airlines.
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The Lisbon-Miami route is about 6,677 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.
