Travelling from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Minneapolis: what you need to know
The timezone in Minneapolis is UTC-5. The city is 5 hours behind Lisbon, where Lisbon Portela Airport is located.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from LIS to Minneapolis.
During popular months such as June, it's wise to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break — and possibly even explore another city. When browsing flights from LIS to Minneapolis, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
If you have a passport from Portugal, you'll need an ETA to enter United States. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Lisbon Portela Airport to Minneapolis for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check the visa rules ahead of booking and definitely before you fly.
Travelling from central Lisbon to LIS takes approximately 59 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 22 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near LIS. Whether you're catching an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Minneapolis or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Minneapolis
C$610 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Lisbon Portela Airport to Minneapolis. Return flights start at C$941. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from LIS to Minneapolis, book in advance. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap tickets from Lisbon Portela Airport to Minneapolis is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to show the lowest prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.
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Play around with the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Minneapolis, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Airports in Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is around 21 kilometres from central Minneapolis. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 19 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 26 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Minneapolis. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MSP instead:
Best time to go to Minneapolis
July is the busiest month for flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Minneapolis. To escape the crowds, travel to Minneapolis in February when it's quieter.
Before booking a flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Minneapolis, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Minneapolis, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC to 29ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from LIS to Minneapolis in January when temperatures average between -19ºC and -1ºC.
More about Minneapolis
After locking in your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Minneapolis, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Minneapolis:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Walker Art Centre, Minneapolis Institute of Arts and Minneapolis Sculpture Garden are leading attractions which should be on every Minneapolis itinerary.
Complete your Minneapolis trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in Minneapolis and see the sights at your own pace. Easily compare companies in one go to find the ideal ride after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Minneapolis.