Deal alert: $367 flights from US cities to Portugal
With many of the deals we spotlight, there is a somewhat limited travel window. This is why we're excited about this sweet new sale on fares to Portugal.
There is a wide range of availability for traveling to the popular European destination. Some flights to Lisbon and Porto from U.S. departure cities like New York, San Francisco and Washington are more than half off normal prices.
This deal is for basic economy fares, so you can expect to pay between $30 and $35 each way to check luggage. With most airlines, you'll get a free carry-on bag, so if you travel light, it could save you some money.
The best availability for this deal is for travel from September through November, as well as from January through July 2023.
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Big thanks to Scott’s Cheap Flights for alerting us to this deal. Its Premium membership is available for $49 per year, while the Elite option is available for $199 per year. The latter offers access to deals on premium economy, business- and first-class tickets.
As always, if you're flexible with your travel plans, you'll typically find better prices.
Deal basics
Airlines: Iberia and Lufthansa.
Routes: Boston, Chicago, Miami, New York, San Francisco and Washington to Lisbon and Porto.
How to book: Search Google Flights and book directly with the airline.
Travel dates: September-November 2022; also January-July 2023.
Related: 11 best hotels for a beach vacation in Portugal
Sample flights
Iberia has round-trip fares from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Porto Airport (OPO) in early January for $398.
We found a lot of availability for this route at this price point, like this itinerary on Lufthansa in late October.
Flights out of Boston bound for Portugal are also available at a discount. You can fly Iberia out of Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to Porto in the fall for $398 round-trip. We saw lots of availability for this route between October and December.
We also found this great deal on a flight from Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington to Porto in the spring for less than $400 round-trip. That's a significant discount from normal prices for this route.
What about Lisbon deals, you ask? If you live in the Midwest, you can fly United out of Chicago's O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lisbon's Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) in early February for $367 round-trip. With United's most restrictive fare, you get a free carry-on, but a checked bag will cost you $75 each way.
United also has some great bargains from West Coast departure cities. We came across this round-trip ticket from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Lisbon in late January for only $367.
Maximize your purchase
Pay for your trip with a credit card that earns extra points for travel, such as The Platinum Card® from American Express for 5 points per dollar on airfare booked directly with the airline or through American Express Travel (on up to $500,000 on these purchases per calendar year), the Citi Prestige® Card for 5 points per dollar on airfare, the Citi Premier® Card or Chase Sapphire Reserve for 3 points per dollar on air travel, the American Express® Gold Card for 3 points per dollar on airfare when booked directly with the airline or through Amex Travel, or the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card for 2 points per dollar on travel.
The information for the Citi Prestige Card has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.
Bottom line
From Lisbon's endless sunshine to Porto's legendary port wine and historic architecture, Portugal has much to offer visitors. Plan your itinerary now to pack in as much as you can.
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The Marriott Bonvoy Business Amex is a stacked card with a rewards rate that will help you earn bonus points on everyday and business-related purchases. You'll earn 15 elite night credits each calendar year, and receive automatic Gold elite status. Finally, the free night award certificate with a redemption level of 35,000 points or less can get you hundreds of dollars in potential value each year.Pros
- 6 points per dollar on eligible purchases at hotels participating in the Marriott Bonvoy program
- 4 points per dollar at restaurants worldwide, U.S. gas stations, wireless telephone services purchased directly from U.S. service providers and U.S. shipping
- 2 points per dollar on all other eligible purchases
- Earn a free-night award each card renewal month (up to 35,000 points)
- Receive 15 elite night credits to jump-start status
- Transfer Marriott points to 40+ airlines
Cons
- Airline points transfer ratios are poor
- Must spend $60,000 in a year for second free-night award
- Limited Time Offer: Earn 125,000 Bonus Marriott Bonvoy Points after you use your new Card to make $5,000 in purchases within the first 3 months of Card Membership. Offer ends 5/3/23.
- Receive a 7% discount off standard rates for reservations of standard guest rooms at hotels that participate in the Marriott Bonvoy program when you book directly. Terms and Conditions Apply.
- 6x Marriott Bonvoy Points on each dollar of eligible purchases at hotels participating in the Marriott Bonvoy® program.
- 4x points for purchases made at restaurants worldwide, at U.S. gas stations, on wireless telephone services purchased directly from U.S. service providers and on U.S. purchases for shipping.
- 2x points on all other eligible purchases.
- Receive 1 Free Night Award every year after your Card renewal month. Plus, earn an additional Free Night Award after you spend $60K in purchases on your Card in a calendar year. Awards can be used for one night (redemption level at or under 35,000 Marriott Bonvoy® points) at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy®. Certain hotels have resort fees.
- Enjoy Complimentary Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite Status with your Card.
- Terms apply.