Flights Lisbon → Philadelphia
LIS → PHL
Route overview
The flight route connects Lisbon, Portugal, with Philadelphia, USA, using Boeing 757 and Boeing 757-200 aircraft. The destination airport in Philadelphia sees over 28 million passengers annually, indicating significant traffic and connectivity.
The Lisbon (LIS) → Philadelphia (PHL) route is operated by American Airlines, TAP Portugal. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 14.3/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Philadelphia the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Lisbon the average ATFM delay is 1.1 minutes.
Heading to Philadelphia: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Lisbon (LIS) to Philadelphia (PHL) heads north-west for about 5,551 km, a flight time of roughly 7h 22m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Lisbon the average ATFM delay is 1.1 min (atfm); arriving into Philadelphia it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines (AA) | 74% | 16 min | 3.0% |
| TAP Portugal (TP) | 73% | 19 min | 0.8% |
Airlines operating LIS-PHL
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Frequently asked questions about LIS-PHL
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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: American Airlines, TAP Portugal.
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The Lisbon-Philadelphia route is about 5,551 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.
