Travellers can enjoy reduced prices on flights to Portugal from Vancouver if they are flexible with travel dates.
Lisbon, Portugal is one of the world's fastest-growing tourist destinations, attracting tourists in droves to its sun-soaked streets.
Most people travel to Portugal in the summer from April through September when temperatures are hot. Lisbon has the month-long festas (festivals) in June, featuring dance, decorations, and music. The month is centred around the feast of Santo António from June 12 to 13 which features several parades.
However, travellers from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) may wish to travel at a different time to avoid paying high prices.
When can I book the cheapest flights to Portugal from Vancouver?
Generally, November is the cheapest month to fly to Lisbon from Vancouver, with prices ranging from $780 to $1,000 (see slide two), according to Google Flights.
July is the most expensive month to visit Portugal, with the cheapest prices averaging between $1,500 and $1,850. But there are some cheap tickets during the warmer months.
For example, a flight that departs YVR on Tuesday, Aug. 27 and returns from the Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) in Lisbon costs $898 through third-party supplier Flighthub. The ticket includes segments by Canadian carriers Porter Airlines and Air Transat with one stopover in Montreal on the outbound journey and one in Toronto on the return portion of the trip (see slide three).
Are there cheap one-way flights available for travellers who wish to fly home from another country?
Travellers from YVR who don't mind making two stops en route to Portugal can fly for around $600 on multiple dates in October and November.
For example, a flight departing Vancouver on Monday, Oct. 14 makes two stops before arriving in Lisbon and costs around $600 (depending on what third party you book with). Flights booked directly with Azores Airlines cost $647. The first stop in Toronto is just over two hours long and the second one in Ponta Delgada is under two (see slide four).
Can I fly direct from Vancouver to Lisbon, Portugal?
There are no direct flights to Portugal from Vancouver.
The fastest flight with stops from Vancouver to Lisbon takes 12 hours and 25 minutes, according to Google.
