Miami to Ponta Delgada (MIA–PDL) — 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 10 hubs
EWR Newark 9h 13m AAACAV UA Newark (EWR) to Ponta Delgada flights
BOS Boston 9h 24m AAAMDL NTS4TP Boston (BOS) to Ponta Delgada flights
JFK New York 9h 42m AAAFAR NTS4TP New York (JFK) to Ponta Delgada flights
YYZ Toronto 12h 39m AAACSN NTS4TP Toronto (YYZ) to Ponta Delgada flights
LIS Lisbon 13h 5m B6EKEY ACADB6 Lisbon (LIS) to Ponta Delgada flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 13h 46m AFKLSV S4TP Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Ponta Delgada flights
BCN Barcelona 14h 5m AAAYBA S4TP Barcelona (BCN) to Ponta Delgada flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 15h 55m LHOSTG LHS4TP Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Ponta Delgada flights
LHR London 16h 12m AAAYBA BA London (LHR) to Ponta Delgada flights
YUL Montréal 18h 40m ACAV S4TP Montréal (YUL) to Ponta Delgada flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Miami to Ponta Delgada
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+4h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MIA to PDL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
820
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
MIA → PDL
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Return
PDL → MIA
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MIA delays →

Other ways to reach Ponta Delgada from Miami

Nearby airports with service to João Paulo II Airport.
Metric MIA→PDL RSW→PDL
Distance from MIA 104 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights
Departure OTP 56%
Airports within 200 miles of MIA with service to João Paulo II Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+4h
Ponta Delgada is 4 hours ahead of Miami.
MIA: EDT · PDL: +00

When it's 6:00 PM in Miami, it's 10:00 PM in Ponta Delgada.
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 MIA

Metrorail Orange Line runs from downtown Miami to the MIA station (15 min from Government Center, $2.25). The MIA Mover people mover connects Metrorail to the terminal; free. Tri-Rail commuter rail serves the airport from Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach ($3.75–6.90).Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Miami Beach, $10–20 from downtown.

MIA–PDL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Miami to Ponta Delgada route.
Route details
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MIA
IATA / ICAOMIA / KMIA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.9M
Elevation8 ft / 2 m
Destination: PDL
IATA / ICAOPDL / LPPD
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores
Elevation259 ft / 79 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MIA to PDL flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Newark Liberty, Boston Logan and John F. Kennedy.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to PDL and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Ponta Delgada is 4 hours ahead of Miami.
Yes, return flights from PDL to MIA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include RSW. 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 Newark Liberty, Boston Logan and John F. Kennedy. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Myers (RSW).