Cheap Flights to Lisbon , MD from CA $113

Book a flight to Lisbon and you'll be arriving at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

Make your way through the exit doors of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and your Lisbon trip will have begun! The city's main airport, it's located 56 kilometres from the downtown streets.

Lisbon is serviced by 8 air carriers from at least 97 airports across the globe.

Typically, travellers choose to fly with American Airlines, JetBlue and Delta when heading off to Lisbon. The biggest proportion of these flights arrive from Boston, with American Airlines operating this route the most frequently.

Flying to somewhere new is much more straightforward when there aren't any stopovers to slow you down. If you're heading to Lisbon, the great news is that there are around 2,882 nonstop flights every week.

Flights to Lisbon from Boston, Chicago and New York airports are the most popular.

Where you depart from determines how long you'll be strapped into your seat. From Boston to Lisbon, the average flight time is 1 hour and 52 minutes. From Chicago it's more or less 1 hour and 52 minutes, and from New York it's 1 hour and 29 minutes.

If you want to save some cash on your Lisbon vacation, listen up! As every experienced jet-setter knows, avoid booking at the last minute. Airfares are usually highest just prior to the departure date. Another excellent way to land the best deal is to shop around. If where you're headed has more than one airport, be sure to look into the cost of flying into a smaller terminal. And finally, remember that it's first in, best dressed. Know what a typical airfare costs and be ready to secure your seat as soon as you spot an unbeatable bargain. The best deals never last long.

We've got the lowdown on how to make your journey a pleasant experience. Follow our tips and tricks and you'll be speeding through the airport and discovering Lisbon in no time flat. What to pack in your hand luggage:

• Travelling on a plane can be a pleasure if you carry the right stuff. First of all you'll need basic toiletry items, such as lip balm and hand cream, a spare pair of socks and something to read. Next, find room in your carry-on bag for your phone, tablet and chargers, medications and maybe a quality neck pillow as well. Last, but definitely not least, be sure to bring your passport, travel docs and some cash.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• Leave all your full-sized bottles of shampoo and conditioner in your checked baggage. Any liquids in your carry-on bag larger than 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres) will be confiscated. Sharp or pointed objects, like your treasured pocket knife, and dangerous goods which are flammable or explosive, such as aerosols and fireworks, are also not allowed.

What to wear on a flight:

• You'll want to choose comfort over style. Prepare for changes in temperature by donning layers, and pick slightly roomy, flat footwear like sneakers.
• Deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a blood clot condition caused by lengthy periods of inactivity, can be a risk on long-haul flights. Try to walk around the cabin and stretch your legs or do some gentle exercises in your seat to improve your circulation.

A little pre-planning before you arrive at the airport will make your trip to Lisbon quick and painless. We've rounded up some handy hints for a speedy journey through security:

• Airport security personnel first need to make sure that you have a valid ID and matching travel documents before you're allowed to proceed any further. Have them ready to show.
• Time to strip down. Well sort of. Your belt, coat, keys and other contents of your pockets, like your earphones, will be required to go through the X-ray machine. Make the whole process easier by removing them as your turn draws near.
• Your electronic devices like laptops and phones will also have to go on a tray for inspection. Don't worry though, you'll be back online in no time.
• Travelling with a new perfume? As long as it's in a container no larger than 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres) and it's stored in a clear zip-lock bag, you can bring it with you in your carry-on.
• Slip-on shoes are a sensible footwear choice as you're less likely to be required to remove them when passing through security. Big boots and other heavy-style shoes are usually subjected to extra screening.
• Airlines won't allow any pocket knives or other sharp items to come on board with you. If you must bring these kinds of items, pack them safely in your checked luggage.