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Washington, D.C. to Lisbonaward flights

Compare 15 loyalty programs for Washington, D.C. to Lisbon award flights, with economy seats from 12,000 points.

From
IAD
To
LIS
Depart
3,580 miles~7h 40m
Snapshot

Route snapshot

Washington, D.C. to Lisbon is a long-haul transatlantic route with nonstop award seats on United Airlines and TAP Air Portugal. It's priced by 15 programs, and the cheapest economy award is 12,000 points with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. With this many programs in play, the same seat can price very differently depending on where you book it. This page lines up every program on IAD–LIS in one place.

Route
IAD to LIS
Direct service
741 direct award flights
Airlines with award availability
19
Best economy price
From 12,000 pts
Best premium economy price
From 30,000 pts
Best business price
From 45,000 pts
Best first class price
From 55,000 pts
Pricing

Award pricing comparison

Best one-way award prices per airline over the next 12 months.

AirlineEconomyPremium economyBusinessFirst
Air France logo
Air FranceAF
12,000Lowest
34,000pts
85,000pts
Not available
KLM logo
KLMKL
12,000Lowest
30,000Lowest
108,000pts
Not available
American Airlines logo
American AirlinesAA
21,000pts
35,000pts
77,000pts
55,000Lowest
British Airways logo
British AirwaysBA
22,500pts
35,000pts
55,000pts
Not available
Royal Air Maroc logo
Royal Air MarocAT
22,500pts
Not available
45,000Lowest
Not available
Aer Lingus logo
Aer LingusEI
22,500pts
Not available
250,000pts
Not available
Iberia logo
IberiaIB
22,500pts
Not availableNot availableNot available
United Airlines logo
United AirlinesUA
23,500pts
50,000pts
200,000pts
Not available
Delta logo
DeltaDL
25,000pts
55,000pts
131,200pts
125,000pts
TAP Air Portugal logo
TAP Air PortugalTP
26,583pts
Not available
60,000pts
Not available
Lowest in each cabin—No award seats foundPoints, one-way. Live award pricing from FlightFlyer data, computed 10/29/2026. Prices vary by date and availability.
Availability

Award pricing by month

When award seats between Washington, D.C. and Lisbon price cheapest over the next year.

Cheapest monthNovember 2026 · 12,000 pts
CheapestNext 12 months
Cheapest award by month
MonthCheapest award (points)
Nov 202612,000
Dec 202622,500
Jan 202722,500
Feb 202712,000
Mar 202712,000
Apr 202712,000
May 202725,000
Jun 202723,500
Jul 202723,500
Aug 2027No award data
Sep 202725,000
Oct 2027No award data
Nov, Feb, Mar currently price cheapest on this route, with awards from 12,000 pts one-way based on recent award data.
Airlines

Airlines with award seats on this route

10 airlines with award seats between Washington, D.C. and Lisbon, nonstop or connecting.

American Airlines logoAmerican AirlinesAA
Air Canada logoAir CanadaAC
British Airways logoBritish AirwaysBA
Delta logoDeltaDL
Iberia logoIberiaIB
Lufthansa logoLufthansaLH
Scandinavian Airlines logoScandinavian AirlinesSK
Turkish Airlines logoTurkish AirlinesTK
TAP Air Portugal logoTAP Air PortugalTP
United Airlines logoUnited AirlinesUA
Guide

Route notes

What to know before booking Washington, D.C. to Lisbon with points.

Route information

  • 3,580 miles
  • ~7h 40m flight
  • +5h time difference
  • Data Nov 2026 – Oct 2027

~3,580 miles; ~7h40 nonstop (approximate). Local time in Lisbon is 5 hours ahead of Washington, D.C. (4 for a few weeks a year, while the clocks change on different dates). Data covers November 2026–October 2027, with calendar prices for ten months. Across well-covered months, November 2026, February 2027, and March 2027 are among the cheapest, at 12,000 points; pricier months include May–July 2027 (23,500–25,000).

About this route

Washington, D.C. to Lisbon is served by American Airlines, Air Canada, Air France and 16 more, offering multiple options for award travelers. Compare 15 loyalty programs to find the best value for your points. Award prices start from 12,000 points in economy. Use our search tool to check real-time award availability on this route.

Washington, D.C.–Lisbon Flights

Flying Washington, D.C. to Lisbon covers about 3,580 miles, linking Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) with Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS); a nonstop takes roughly 7h40, with winds moving it either way. United Airlines and TAP Air Portugal both carry nonstop award space in the data. The Airbus A321 and Boeing 777-200 both appear on those nonstop award segments. Expect mostly connecting results: only about 3% of the award options in the data are nonstop.

Best Ways to Book With Points & Miles

The cabin call comes first on Washington, D.C.–Lisbon; on a long-haul trip, the right program follows from it. The cheapest economy seat connects once; skipping the connection means an economy nonstop on either carrier at a higher price. The economy floor adds about $180 in taxes and fees, well above the route's typical economy taxes, so weigh points and cash together before booking. Measured against economy, premium economy is about 2.5 times the points and business about 3.8 times.

Best Points & Miles Programs

Virgin Atlantic Flying Club is cheapest in economy at 12,000 points. Air France-KLM Flying Blue wins premium economy at 30,000 points. Alaska Atmos Rewards takes business class at 45,000 points. It also lists first class from 55,000 points on a connecting itinerary, often first on one leg only, so confirm the cabin on each flight. Of the other 12, American AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, and United MileagePlus are worth a look too.

Airlines & Routing Options

United Airlines and TAP Air Portugal (both Star Alliance members) show nonstop award space on Washington, D.C.–Lisbon, so partner programs across the alliance can price the nonstop, not just the carriers' own. For connecting options, the better-priced awards in the data connect in Amsterdam, Paris, and Charlotte. The lowest business-class award here is a oneworld partner booking: Royal Air Maroc seats through Alaska Atmos Rewards.

Alternative Airports & Routes

From the Washington, D.C. side, Washington (DCA) has priced economy from 23,300 points across the tracked dates, above Washington Dulles, so it's a backup for when Washington Dulles space is gone. The next-cheapest long-haul route out of Washington, D.C. is Amsterdam, from 12,000 points at last check.

Booking tips

  1. 1Search flexible dates first, since saver award seats can appear on scattered days.
  2. 2Compare partner programs before transferring points, since the same seat can price very differently.
  3. 3Check both direct and connecting options when direct award seats are limited.
  4. 4Book early for peak travel periods, when saver space disappears fastest.
  5. 5Recheck availability often, since airlines may release more award seats closer to departure.
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions travelers ask about the Washington, D.C. to Lisbon route.

At last check, the economy floor is 12,000 points one-way through Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, with one stop. There are 15 programs pricing this route, and the cheapest isn't always the obvious one. The pricing table above breaks the price down by cabin.