Cheap Flights to Portugal

Most popular in	July	High demand for flights, 15% potential price rise
Cheapest in	February	Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average price	C$ 893	Price for this month
Cheapest price	C$ 609	From Toronto to Lisbon

Cheapest Prices for Portugal flights by month

January

C$ 752

February

C$ 741

March

C$ 893

April

C$ 825

May

C$ 828

June

C$ 861

July

C$ 1162

August

C$ 1069

September

C$ 852

October

C$ 889

November

C$ 766

December

C$ 1040

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Portugal. Flying to Portugal in July will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the best time to fly to Portugal?

Choose a month below to see average flight price and weather conditions.

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Price	661 - 1344 CAD
Temperature	14.6 - 29.2 °C
Rainfall	0 - 30.1 mm

Whilst there are several times of the year to choose from, December is seen as the time to fly to Portugal, however, it is possible to get good deals throughout the year. If weather is an important factor for you when considering when to fly to Portugal, the warmest period tends to be August, with the wettest being July.

When is the best time to book flights to Portugal?

The price you pay for your flight to Portugal may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 60 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase in the final two weeks or so before your departure date.

Days before departure

Which day is cheapest to fly to Portugal?

Monday is currently, on average, the cheapest day to fly to Portugal. Flying on Wednesday will result in higher flight prices.

What time of day is cheapest to fly?

Portugal flights can be made cheaper if you choose a flight in the Evening. Booking a flight at Noon will likely mean higher prices.

When to fly to Portugal

Peak Season:
Even in wintertime, the Algarve enjoys balmy temperatures. The average temperature is 14 degrees Celsius (57 degrees Fahrenheit). Summer temperatures hover about the mid-20s (70s F), soaring to 30 degrees (86F) in July and August. Madeira and the Azores have mild temperatures all year. Temperatures range between 19 degrees (66F) (winter) and 24 degrees (75F) (summer). In the north of Portugal, summer temperatures are in the mid-20s (70s F); winters are rainy and cool.

Off Season:
Portugal is a four-season destination and it’s difficult to select a bad time to book cheap flights to Portugal, Madeira and the Azores. Winters in the north of the country are colder and rainier. The Serra da Estrela mountains get some snowfall. There is a small ski resort at the summit – the Vodafone Ski Resort.

Overview

Portugal is located at the southwestern tip of Europe. It’s the “face” of Europe in the same way that Italy is Europe’s “boot”. Staring out into the Atlantic Ocean, it was from here that the explorers sailed around the world, discovering new lands.

More recently, Portugal has become synonymous with bucket-and-spade Algarve vacations. In addition to its beautiful beaches, Portugal has a rich cultural heritage, bounteous natural attractions such as reserves, parks, an untamed Atlantic coast, gorgeous islands (the Azores, Madeira), and a friendly and welcoming people. All are excellent reasons for booking cheap airline tickets to Portugal. Once you get there, you’ll be entranced by the easygoing Portuguese way of life.

An added bonus is that Portugal is, still, a comparatively inexpensive European destination. Lisbon, its capital, is set across seven hills and bordered by the River Tagus. Apart from its charming neighbourhoods and its fado singing clubs, bars and restaurants, one of the best things is using its public transportation. Funiculars and an elevator connect the lower and upper parts of the city.

Portugal climate

Summers in Portugal can reach 29 C and are hot and dry. It’s quite nice on the coast though, where the eastern sea breezes cool the summer air. The northwest parts of the country get heavy rains from the end of November through the beginning of March.

Getting around Portugal

Once you’ve landed on cheap flights to Portugal, domestic flights are served by TAP Air Portugal. The national airline flies between Faro, Lisbon, Porto, the Azores and Madeira. On the Azores, there are airports in Ponta Delgada, Santa Maria and Angra. There are inter-island flights and ferries too.

The bus network is good and inexpensive and links Portugal’s biggest towns and cities. The Alfa Pendular train runs from Braga (to the north of Porto) to Lisbon and on to Faro. Intercity and regional trains offer a good network throughout the country.

Lisbon has an underground metro system. Using one of Lisbon’s old elevadores (funicular railways) is a tourist must-do.

Auto Jardim, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Nationa/Alamo, Rentauto and Sixt are some of the car rental companies that can be found at the major airports.

Taxis are also relatively inexpensive.