Santa Cruz das Flores to Ponta Delgada (FLW–PDL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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DH2
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Santa Cruz das Flores to Ponta Delgada
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 316 mi 1h 20m nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

FLW–PDL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. SATA Air Acores leads the route. The flight covers 316 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FLW–PDL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SP SATA Air Acores 8 DH2, DH4 1h20-1h25 – – –
Aircraft on this route
DH2 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-200 Dash 8 / 8Q – SP
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – SP
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SP (8 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, FLW to PDL direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FLW to PDL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
9
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Ponta Delgada from Santa Cruz das Flores

Nearby airports with service to João Paulo II Airport.
Metric FLW→PDL HOR→PDL PIX→PDL
Distance from FLW – 145 mi 157 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 8 28 25
Flight time 1h 20m 0h 55m 0h 50m
Horta (HOR) to Ponta Delgada flights · Pico Island (PIX) to Ponta Delgada flights · Velas (SJZ) to Ponta Delgada flights
Airports within 200 miles of FLW with service to João Paulo II Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Ponta Delgada is 0 hours the same as Santa Cruz das Flores.
FLW: +00 · PDL: +00

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Cruz das Flores, it's 6:00 PM in Ponta Delgada.
Distance & Flight Time
316 mi / 509 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m to 1h 25m.
Facts

FLW–PDL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Cruz das Flores to Ponta Delgada route.
Route details
Distance316 mi / 509 km
Flight time1h 20m to 1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 7 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: FLW
Full nameFlores Airport
IATA / ICAOFLW / LPFL
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores
Elevation112 ft / 34 m
Destination: PDL
Full nameJoão Paulo II Airport
IATA / ICAOPDL / LPPD
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores
Elevation259 ft / 79 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FLW to PDL flights.
Nonstop flights from Flores Airport to João Paulo II Airport take approximately 1h 20m to 1h 25m. The route covers 316 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: SATA Air Acores.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from FLW to PDL. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TER and HOR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PDL to FLW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HOR, PIX and SJZ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from FLW to PDL

Flores Airport (FLW) and João Paulo II Airport (PDL) are connected by nonstop service from SATA Air Acores. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

FLW to PDL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FLW to PDL ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes to 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 316 miles (509 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via TER. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Horta (HOR), Pico Island (PIX) and Velas (SJZ).