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

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✈ Nonstop
SP502
SP SATA Air Acores
DH4
12:55 PM
+00
2:20 PM
+00
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SP509
SP SATA Air Acores
DH4
5:45 PM
+00 T1
7:05 PM
+00
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SP503
SP SATA Air Acores
DH2
6:10 PM
+00 T1
7:35 PM
+00
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Ponta Delgada to Santa Cruz das Flores
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 316 mi 1h 25m nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

PDL–FLW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. SATA Air Acores leads the route. The flight covers 316 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PDL–FLW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SP SATA Air Acores 7 DH4 1h25
Aircraft on this route
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – SP
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SP (7 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, PDL to FLW direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PDL to FLW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3
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.

Other ways to reach Santa Cruz das Flores from Ponta Delgada

Nearby airports with service to Flores Airport.
Metric PDL→FLW TER→FLW HOR→FLW
Distance from PDL 103 mi 173 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 7 1 5
Flight time 1h 25m 1h 0h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of PDL with service to Flores Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

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

PDL–FLW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ponta Delgada to Santa Cruz das Flores route.
Route details
Distance316 mi / 509 km
Flight time1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 8 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: PDL
IATA / ICAOPDL / LPPD
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores
Elevation259 ft / 79 m
Destination: FLW
IATA / ICAOFLW / LPFL
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores
Elevation112 ft / 34 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PDL to FLW flights.
Nonstop flights from João Paulo II Airport to Flores Airport take approximately 1h 25m. The route covers 316 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: SATA Air Acores.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from PDL to FLW. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HOR and TER. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from FLW to PDL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TER and HOR. 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 PDL to FLW

João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Flores Airport (FLW) are connected by nonstop service from SATA Air Acores. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PDL to FLW Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 18 hours via HOR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Praia da Vitória (TER) and Horta (HOR).