Non-stop flights to Ponta Delgada (PDL)
João Paulo II Airport (Ponta Delgada Airport) is a medium sized airport in Portugal. It is an international airport. In total there are 30 airports around the world that have direct flights to Ponta Delgada, spread around 30 cities in 11 countries. Currently, there are 12 domestic flights to Ponta Delgada.
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All direct flights to Ponta Delgada Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Ponta Delgada Best time to visit Ponta Delgada Business Class flights Intercontinental flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 1,008 flights arriving at Ponta Delgada Airport, which are 238 flights per week or 34 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Ponta Delgada are routes from Lisbon (LIS) in Portugal and Terceira Island (TER), also in Portugal. These two routes together are operated 419 times this month, and make up for 42% of all monthly arrivals at João Paulo II Airport (Ponta Delgada Airport).
The longest flight to Ponta Delgada PDL is departing from Toronto (YYZ). This non-stop flight takes around 6 hours and 35 minutes and covers a distance of 2,802 miles (4,509 km).
List of all direct flights to Ponta Delgada
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Ponta Delgada, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Ponta Delgada.
Airlines flying to Ponta Delgada
Currently, there are 15 airlines that fly to Ponta Delgada. Most flights to Ponta Delgada are operated by Azores Airlines, as they connect 14 airports to PDL. That’s around 2 times as much as SATA, the second biggest airline in terms of operated flight routes to Ponta Delgada. Below you can find a list of airlines that operate most PDL flights:
What is the best time to visit Ponta Delgada?
☀️ Hot Mediterranean
The Mediterranean regions near Ponta Delgada are known for their warm, arid summers, where temperatures often go beyond 30°C (86°F). In some inland spots, the heat can climb even higher, sometimes reaching 40°C (104°F) or more. The winters are pleasantly mild, accompanied by some rainfall. This lovely climate, paired with breathtaking landscapes and bright, sunny days attract visitors from around the globe.
Ponta Delgada is a wonderful place to visit all year long, but spring (March-May) and fall (September-November) are the best seasons to visit. The weather is pleasantly warm during these times, especially since the summers can be quite hot in those regions.
Business class flights to Ponta Delgada
There are 15 airports that have flights to Ponta Delgada in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to PDL are listed below:
Intercontinental flights to Ponta Delgada
There are intercontinental flights to João Paulo II Airport (Ponta Delgada Airport) (PDL) from the United States, Canada and Africa, as of April 2026.
* Please note that there are no direct services from Southern America, Central America, the Caribbean, the Middle-East, Southern Asia, China, Japan, Eastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia, Central Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from the US to Ponta Delgada
Azores Airlines is currently the only airline flying non-stop from the United States to Ponta Delgada. They fly year-round from Boston (BOS) and New York City (JFK).
Non-stop flights from Canada to Ponta Delgada
Azores Airlines: year-round flights from Montreal (YUL) and Toronto (YYZ).
Air Canada (Star Alliance): seasonal flights from Toronto (YYZ).
WestJet: seasonal flights from Toronto (YYZ).
Non-stop flights from Africa to Ponta Delgada
Azores Airlines is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Africa to Ponta Delgada. They fly year-round from Praia (RAI).
International flights to Ponta Delgada
Flights from Austria to Ponta Delgada
Vienna is the only city in Austria with direct flights to Ponta Delgada. From Vienna, direct flights are offered by Austrian (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in September.
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Flights from Canada to Ponta Delgada
There are 2 airports in Canada that have non-stop flights to Ponta Delgada.
From Montreal, direct flights are offered by Azores Airlines.
From Toronto, direct flights are offered by Air Canada (Star Alliance), Azores Airlines and WestJet.
All flights from Canada
Flights from Cape Verde to Ponta Delgada
In Cape Verde, the only airport that has a direct connection to Ponta Delgada is Praia. From Praia, direct flights are offered by Azores Airlines.
All flights from Cape Verde
Flights from Czechia to Ponta Delgada
There is 1 airport in Czechia that has a direct connection to Ponta Delgada, which is Prague. From Prague, direct flights are offered by SmartWings. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
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Flights from France to Ponta Delgada
In France, the only airport that has a direct connection to Ponta Delgada is Paris. From Paris, direct flights are offered by Azores Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
All flights from France
Flights from Germany to Ponta Delgada
If you are looking for a direct flight from Germany to Ponta Delgada, there are 2 airports to choose from.
From Düsseldorf, direct flights are offered by Eurowings. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Frankfurt, you can fly non-stop with Azores Airlines or Lufthansa (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
All flights from Germany
Flights from Netherlands to Ponta Delgada
Amsterdam is the only city in Netherlands with direct flights to Ponta Delgada. From Amsterdam, direct flights are offered by Transavia. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
All flights from Netherlands
Flights from Spain to Ponta Delgada
In Spain, there are 4 airports that have direct flights to Ponta Delgada.
From Barcelona, direct flights are offered by Azores Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Gran Canaria (Las Palmas), the only airline with direct flights is Binter Canarias. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Madrid, you can fly non-stop to Ponta Delgada with Iberia (Oneworld). This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in September.
From Tenerife (Los Rodeos), the only airline with direct flights is Binter Canarias. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in September.
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Flights from Switzerland to Ponta Delgada
There is 1 airport in Switzerland that has a direct connection to Ponta Delgada, which is Zürich. From Zürich, direct flights are offered by Edelweiss Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in November.
All flights from Switzerland
Flights from United Kingdom to Ponta Delgada
London Heathrow is the only city in United Kingdom with direct flights to Ponta Delgada. From London Heathrow, direct flights are offered by British Airways (Oneworld). This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
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Flights from United States to Ponta Delgada
If you are looking for a direct flight from United States to Ponta Delgada, there are 3 airports to choose from.
From Boston and New York City, you can fly with Azores Airlines.
From Newark, you can fly non-stop to Ponta Delgada with United Airlines (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in September.
All flights from United States
Domestic flights to Ponta Delgada
Flights from Portugal to Ponta Delgada
There are lots of domestic flights to Ponta Delgada (PDL). 12 airports in Portugal have direct flights to the airport.
From Faro, direct flights are offered by Azores Airlines.
From Flores Island, the only airline with direct flights is SATA. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Funchal (Madeira), you can fly non-stop to Ponta Delgada with Azores Airlines.
From Graciosa Island and Horta, Azores, you can fly with SATA.
From Lisbon, you can fly non-stop with Azores Airlines or TAP Portugal (Star Alliance).
From Pico Island, direct flights are offered by SATA.
From Porto, the only airline with direct flights is Azores Airlines.
From Santa Maria Island, you can fly non-stop with Azores Airlines or SATA.
From São Jorge Island, the only airline with direct flights is SATA. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Terceira Island, you can fly non-stop with Azores Airlines or SATA.
From Vila do Corvo, Corvo Island, you can fly non-stop to Ponta Delgada with SATA. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in September.
All flights from Portugal
Alternative airports near Ponta Delgada
Flying to an alternative airport near Ponta Delgada could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. In total there are two alternative airports to Ponta Delgada (PDL) within a range of 125 miles (200 km), which are Santa Maria Island (SMA) and Terceira Island (TER).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Ponta Delgada?
There is 1 airport in Ponta Delgada: João Paulo II Airport (Ponta Delgada Airport) (PDL).
What is the best airport to fly into Ponta Delgada?
The most convenient airport to fly into Ponta Delgada is João Paulo II Airport (Ponta Delgada Airport) (PDL).
How many airlines fly to Ponta Delgada?
There are 15 airlines flying to Ponta Delgada from 30 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly to Ponta Delgada?
Azores Airlines, SATA and Binter Canarias operate most flights to Ponta Delgada. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Ponta Delgada?
Star Alliance and Oneworld are currently the only two alliances that operate flights to Ponta Delgada.
How many nonstop flights are there to Ponta Delgada?
There are roughly 1,008 flights arriving at Ponta Delgada every month (or 238 flights each week), from a total of 30 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Ponta Delgada Airport?
The official name of Ponta Delgada Airport is João Paulo II Airport (Ponta Delgada Airport).
What is the airport code of Ponta Delgada Airport?
The airport code of Ponta Delgada Airport is PDL.
What are the most popular flights to Ponta Delgada?
Lisbon, Terceira Island and Horta, Azores are the 3 most popular routes to Ponta Delgada. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Ponta Delgada, please use our flight map.
