Boston to Praia da Vitória (BOS–TER) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
S4232
S4 Azores
32Q
10:20 PM
EDT TE
5:47 AM+1
-01
4h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
S4233
S4 Azores
A21N
5:45 PM
-01
7:55 PM
EDT
6h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Boston to Praia da Vitória
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 2,293 mi 4h 27m nonstop +3h ahead 4 1-stop hubs

BOS–TER is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Azores Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,293 miles in approximately 4h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BOS–TER service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
S4 Azores Airlines 1 32Q 4h27 57%
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – S4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: S4 (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BOS to TER direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BOS to TER.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
58
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BOS → TER
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
57%
Return
TER → BOS
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
66%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BOS delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Praia da Vitória is 3 hours ahead of Boston.
BOS: EDT · TER: -01

When it's 6:00 PM in Boston, it's 9:00 PM in Praia da Vitória.
Distance & Flight Time
2,293 mi / 3,690 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 27m.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Portugal visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen area. No advance application is needed. Portugal is an EU member and Schengen member. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area. At Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS), Porto Francisco Sa Carneiro (OPO), or Faro (FAO), immigration stamps your passport at the non-EU line.

The 90-day Schengen clock runs across all 29 Schengen countries. Days spent in Spain, France, or any other Schengen state count toward the same 90-day limit. Portugal's train network connects Lisbon to Porto in 2 hours 40 minutes on the Alfa Pendular for EUR 25 to EUR 35 ($27 to $38). Lisbon to Faro (Algarve) takes 2 hours 50 minutes. The Madeira and Azores archipelagos are autonomous regions of Portugal: both are in the Schengen area, so no separate visa is needed. TAP Air Portugal connects Lisbon to Funchal (Madeira, 1 hour 35 minutes) and Ponta Delgada (Azores, 2 hours 15 minutes).

Direct flights from New York JFK and Newark to Lisbon run about 7 hours on TAP, United, and Portuguese carriers. Boston to LIS runs about 6 hours 30 minutes. Direct service also operates from Miami, Washington Dulles, Chicago, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. TAP offers free Lisbon stopovers on transatlantic flights. Portugal uses the euro, trading at roughly $1.08 per EUR 1. Card payments and contactless tap work at most businesses. Lisbon's metro has 4 lines with single tickets at EUR 1.65 ($1.78). The Viva Viagem card works on metro, buses, trams, and ferries. Tram 28 climbs through Alfama for the standard EUR 3.80 cash fare or EUR 1.65 with the Viva Viagem card. A restaurant meal with wine runs EUR 12 to EUR 25 ($13 to $27). Pasteis de nata (custard tarts) cost EUR 1.20 to EUR 1.50 at most pastelarias.

Getting to BOS

MBTA Silver Line SL1 bus runs from South Station (Red Line, Amtrak) through the Ted Williams Tunnel to all Logan terminals; free from the airport, $2.40 inbound. Journey from South Station takes 15–20 minutes depending on traffic. The Blue Line Aquarium station connects to a free water taxi ($12) across the harbor to Logan; scenic but weather-dependent.Taxis from downtown Boston cost $30–45 with the Ted Williams Tunnel toll included. Ride-hails are comparable. The Sumner and Ted Williams tunnels both serve the airport; check traffic before departing, as both frequently back up. Logan is only 3 miles from downtown but tunnel congestion often extends that to 30+ minutes.

BOS–TER Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Boston to Praia da Vitória route.
Route details
Distance2,293 mi / 3,690 km
Flight time4h 27m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: BOS
IATA / ICAOBOS / KBOS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr42.2M
Elevation20 ft / 6 m
Destination: TER
Full nameLajes Airport
IATA / ICAOTER / LPLA
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores
Elevation180 ft / 55 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BOS to TER flights.
Nonstop flights from Boston Logan International Airport to Lajes Airport take approximately 4h 27m. The route covers 2,293 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Azores Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from BOS to TER. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PUJ, CHS, PDL and LIS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Praia da Vitória is 3 hours ahead of Boston.
Yes, return flights from TER to BOS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BOS to TER

Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Lajes Airport (TER) are connected by nonstop service from Azores Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BOS to TER Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BOS to TER ranges from 4 hours 27 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,293 miles (3,690 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via PUJ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.