Route notes
Why this routing works
This is a straightforward two-week Europe routing built as an open-jaw within Portugal: fly from New York City into Lisbon, make the Lisbon-to-Porto segment overland, and return to New York City from Porto. That structure avoids backtracking and keeps the flight plan aligned with a simple northbound progression.
For ticketing, the key feature is the surface sector between Lisbon and Porto. Instead of adding a domestic flight, the itinerary leaves that middle segment open and resumes with the outbound long-haul from Porto. This can be a practical way to connect two cities on one ticket while keeping the overall routing compact.
With a May departure in economy and a total trip length of two weeks, the timing suits travelers who want a short international trip without adding extra stop complexity.