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Lisbon

Europe

Lisbon

Sun-drenched hilltop city where old-world charm meets Atlantic breezes and world-class wine

Pay in cash

$3,050

$950 flight + $2,100 hotel

Pay with points

245,000 pts

+ $120 taxes & fees

60KChase UR / Amex MR185KHyatt

Best card for this trip

Chase Sapphire Preferred

Round-trip economy flights via 60K UR transfer to Aeroplan (~$950 value)

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Weather in June

☀️ Peak season — ideal time to visit

Air temp

62°–81°F

17°–27°C

Rainfall

low

Crowds

Peak

Warm sunny days, cool evenings, low humidity

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● Best months ● Shoulder ● Off-season

Flights — JFK → LIS

Economy

  • Aeroplan

    via Chase UR / Amex MR

    JFK → LIS — check direct flights from JFK. Chase UR or Amex MR transfer to Aeroplan; book TAP Air Portugal or United codeshares NYC-LIS nonstop; solid sweet spot

    60,000

    roundtrip

    + $120 taxes

  • Flying Blue (Air France/KLM)

    via Chase UR / Amex MR / Capital One

    JFK → LIS — check direct flights from JFK. Transfer Chase UR, Amex MR, or Capital One to Flying Blue; promo awards drop to ~40K RT; reasonable carrier-imposed fees

    50,000

    roundtrip

    + $80 taxes

Top hotels for your points

⭐ Top picks

Picked for best points value — Hyatt has the only fixed award chart left in major US hotels, so your points stretch the furthest here. Tap each option below for why it stands out.

  • Park Hyatt Lisbon

    Hyatt·Luxury travelers wanting central location and Hyatt points redemption

    Flagship Hyatt property in Lisbon; rooftop bar, spa, close to Avenida da Liberdade

    28K/37K/46K

    off / std / peak · Hyatt Cat 6

    $420/night cash

    5 nights = 185,000 pts (~$2,100 value)

    Open to cover:World of Hyatt Sapphire Preferred

More hotels on points

  • Bairro Alto Hotel

    Marriott·Boutique luxury in Lisbon's most charming historic neighborhood

    Leading Hotels of the World member, part of Marriott Bonvoy; stunning rooftop terrace views

    40,000/night

    $380/night cash

    5 nights = 200,000 pts (~$1,900 value)

  • Hilton Lisbon

    Hilton·Mid-range travelers seeking reliable Hilton points redemption near Avenida

    Solid Hilton property with pool; walking distance to Marquis de Pombal and major sights

    50,000/night

    $220/night cash

    5 nights = 250,000 pts (~$1,100 value)

Trip Strategy — open these cards and the trip is mostly free

Chase Sapphire Preferred welcome bonus (60K UR) covers economy flights for one via Aeroplan transfer; Amex Gold bonus (60K MR) covers hotel nights via Flying Blue or Marriott transfer. Together these two cards can nearly eliminate flight and hotel costs for a 5-night trip.

Chase Sapphire Preferred

Round-trip economy flights via 60K UR transfer to Aeroplan (~$950 value)

$95/yr annual fee

Amex Amex Gold

3-4 hotel nights via Marriott transfer or cash offset through Amex Travel portal (~$900 value)

$325/yr annual fee

Your out-of-pocket budget for this trip

Local transport$60
Food (5 days)$300
Activities (5 days)$150
Total cash needed$510

🚗 Lisbon has excellent trams, metro, buses, and Uber; trams 28E and 15E are iconic tourist routes; day pass ~$10 USD · vs. $3,050 full cash trip

What to see & do in Lisbon

  • Alfama District & Sao Jorge Castle

    Neighborhood

    Lisbon's oldest moorish quarter with winding cobblestone alleys, Fado bars, and a hilltop castle with panoramic city views

  • Pasteis de Belem - Original Custard Tarts

    Food

    Queue for the original pastel de nata at the 1837 bakery in Belem; the secret recipe has never changed

  • Jeronimos Monastery & Tower of Belem

    Sight

    UNESCO-listed Manueline masterpieces along the Tagus River; built to celebrate Vasco da Gama's discoveries

  • Day Trip to Sintra

    Day trip

    Fairy-tale palaces and castles perched above Atlantic forests; only 40 minutes by train from Rossio station

  • Ride Tram 28E Through Historic Hills

    Only here

    The iconic yellow tram winds through Alfama, Graca, and Mouraria neighborhoods - a moving sightseeing tour

  • Fado Show in Mouraria

    Nightlife

    Experience Portugal's haunting soul music in its birthplace neighborhood; intimate venues with live guitar and vocals

Events to know about

✨ In June

  • Festas de Lisboa (Festival of Lisbon)

    Happening

    Month-long celebration of Saint Anthony with street parties, grilled sardines, and parades throughout the city in June

    Jun

  • NOS Alive Music Festival

    Major international music festival in Algues drawing top global acts; held over several days in early July

    Jul

  • Lisboa na Rua - Summer Culture Festival

    Free outdoor concerts, theater, and art events across Lisbon's parks and public spaces all summer long

    Jul · Aug

  • Lisbon Half Marathon

    Scenic race along the Tagus River waterfront attracting tens of thousands of runners from around the world

    Mar

All cards that help with this destination

Chase

Sapphire Preferred

$95/yr

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Amex

Amex Gold

$325/yr

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Capital One

Venture X

$395/yr

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