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Cheap Flights from Praia (RAI) to Lisbon (LIS)

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Praia to Lisbon? Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Lisbon.$144 per passenger.Departing Wed, Oct 1.One-way flight with Cabo Verde Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Cabo Verde Airlines departing from Praia on Wed, Oct 1, arriving in Lisbon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $144, select.
Lisbon.$152 per passenger.Departing Wed, Nov 19.One-way flight with Cabo Verde Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Cabo Verde Airlines departing from Praia on Wed, Nov 19, arriving in Lisbon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $152, select.
Lisbon.$152 per passenger.Departing Thu, Dec 25.One-way flight with Cabo Verde Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Cabo Verde Airlines departing from Praia on Thu, Dec 25, arriving in Lisbon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $152, select.
Lisbon.$153 per passenger.Departing Mon, Sep 15.One-way flight with Cabo Verde Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Cabo Verde Airlines departing from Praia on Mon, Sep 15, arriving in Lisbon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $153, select.
Lisbon.$153 per passenger.Departing Thu, Jan 15.One-way flight with Cabo Verde Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Cabo Verde Airlines departing from Praia on Thu, Jan 15, arriving in Lisbon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $153, select.
Lisbon.$155 per passenger.Departing Sat, Feb 7.One-way flight with Cabo Verde Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Cabo Verde Airlines departing from Praia on Sat, Feb 7, arriving in Lisbon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $155, select.
Lisbon.$155 per passenger.Departing Wed, Mar 4.One-way flight with Cabo Verde Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Cabo Verde Airlines departing from Praia on Wed, Mar 4, arriving in Lisbon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $155, select.
Lisbon.$185 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jun 24.One-way flight with Azores Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azores Airlines, departing from Praia on Tue, Jun 24, arriving in Lisbon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $185, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Praia to Lisbon

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Praia to Lisbon flights are currently cheapest in October.
Jun
from $185
Jul
from $186
Aug
from $321
Sep
from $153
Oct
from $144
Nov
from $152
Dec
from $152
Jan
from $153
Feb
from $155
Mar
from $155
Apr
from $280
May
from $280

Direct flights from Praia to Lisbon

Praia to Lisbon: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Praia to Lisbon below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Lisbon.

Praia to Lisbon: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$144
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time4 hrs, 5 mins
Most popular airlineTAP Air Portugal
Average flights per week47

Finding cheap flights from Praia to Lisbon: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Praia to Lisbon is $328. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 5 minutes is the average flight time from Praia to Lisbon.
TAP Air Portugal, Turkish Airlines and Emirates fly direct from Praia to Lisbon.
There are 48 flights per week flying from Praia to Lisbon, as of June 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from Praia to Lisbon is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Praia Airport to Lisbon Airport on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 5 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Lisbon but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Lisbon is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Cabo Verde Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Lisbon.

Traveling from Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS): what you need to know

  • Around 4 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport.

  • Lisbon is one hour ahead of Praia and follows the UTC+0 timezone.

  • Take your pick of 16 weekly Nelson Mandela International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flights. The 00:10 departure with TAP Portugal is the earliest flight you can take. TACV operates the latest service of the day at 16:05.

  • To ensure you catch your RAI to LIS flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.

  • TAP Portugal is your gateway to exploring Lisbon (and perhaps some other great parts of Portugal!). Check out the direct flights from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport offered by this popular airline.

  • The majority of travelers choose to travel with TAP Portugal on this route.

  • Among carriers operating RAI to LIS flights, TAP Portugal has the best record for on-time arrivals.

  • We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between RAI and LIS include:

    • Mohamed V International Airport

    • Joao Paulo II Airport

    • Amilcar Cabral International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)

  • Right now, $144 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Nelson Mandela International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $328. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.

  • Book seven months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from RAI to LIS.

  • Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.

  • Finding cheap flights from RAI to LIS is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new deal comes up.

  • Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport.

Handy information about Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)

  • Of the departures from Nelson Mandela International Airport, 51.1% land on schedule at their destination.

  • Nelson Mandela International Airport is about 3 miles from central Praia. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 5 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Need a handy hotel near RAI? If you're boarding an early flight from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:

Arriving at Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)

  • Consider staying in a hotel near LIS if you're on a late Nelson Mandela International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:

  • Explore without limits with a Lisbon Portela Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or OK Mobility and chase adventure across Lisbon and beyond.

  • Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Lisbon Portela Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.

Getting from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon

  • From Lisbon Portela Airport, Lisbon is approximately 6 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the center driving.

  • Getting there on public transport takes around 1 hour.

When to fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)

  • June is the busiest month for flights from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Lisbon in January.

  • Lock in your flight from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport for August if you'd like to go to Lisbon during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 61ºF and 84ºF.

  • Search for cheap tickets from RAI to LIS in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 46ºF and 61ºF on average.

Explore more of Portugal

  • You've seen Lisbon, now it's time to explore more of Portugal. Journey around 170 miles north to Porto to check off its top attractions. From Livraria Lello to Ribeira District and The Douro River, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • If you want to check out another side of Portugal, head for Amadora, roughly 5 miles north-west of Lisbon. Jardim Porta do Viveiro Alfragide, Jardim Caracol do Victor Alfragide and Jardim e estatua Eduardo Jorge are highlights.

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