New York to Praia da Vitória (JFK–TER) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 7 hubs
BOS Boston 7h 26m AAAFAM S4 Boston (BOS) to Praia da Vitória flights
PDL Ponta Delgada 7h 45m NTS4TP SP Ponta Delgada (PDL) to Praia da Vitória flights
LIS Lisbon 10h 45m B6DLEK ACADB6 Lisbon (LIS) to Praia da Vitória flights
YYZ Toronto 10h 47m AMCXDL S4TP Toronto (YYZ) to Praia da Vitória flights
OPO Porto 15h 5m DL S4TP Porto (OPO) to Praia da Vitória flights
SFO San Francisco 17h 13m AAAFAM TP San Francisco (SFO) to Praia da Vitória flights
LGW London ~18h 20m Z0 BA London (LGW) to Praia da Vitória flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New York to Praia da Vitória
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+4h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between JFK and TER, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to TER.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
354
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
JFK → TER
19%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
19%
Return
TER → JFK
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays →

Other ways to reach Praia da Vitória from New York

Nearby airports with service to Lajes Airport.
Metric JFK→TER EWR→TER
Distance from JFK 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights
Departure OTP 19%
Airports within 200 miles of JFK with service to Lajes Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+4h
Praia da Vitória is 4 hours ahead of New York.
JFK: EDT · TER: +00

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 10:00 PM in Praia da Vitória.
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 JFK

The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.

JFK–TER Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Praia da Vitória route.
Route details
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: JFK
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: TER
Full nameLajes Airport
IATA / ICAOTER / LPLA
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores
Elevation180 ft / 55 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JFK to TER flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Boston Logan, João Paulo II and Lisbon Humberto Delgado.
Praia da Vitória is 4 hours ahead of New York.
Nearby alternatives include EWR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Boston Logan, João Paulo II and Lisbon Humberto Delgado. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newark (EWR).