Ponta Delgada to Funchal (PDL–FNC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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S4 Azores
32N
9:45 AM
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12:25 PM
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TP6660cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
DH4
10:55 AM
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TP TAP Air Portugal
DH4
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TP TAP Air Portugal
DH4
2:40 PM
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S4 Azores
32Q
6:20 PM
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Ponta Delgada to Funchal
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 612 mi 1h 40m nonstop +1h ahead 10 1-stop hubs

PDL–FNC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Azores Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 612 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PDL–FNC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
S4 Azores Airlines Also: TP 7 32N 1h40 – – TP
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – S4
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – TP
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: S4 (7 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, PDL to FNC direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PDL to FNC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
524
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Funchal is 1 hour ahead of Ponta Delgada.
PDL: +00 · FNC: WEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Ponta Delgada, it's 7:00 PM in Funchal.
Distance & Flight Time
612 mi / 985 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m to 2h 5m.
Facts

PDL–FNC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ponta Delgada to Funchal route.
Route details
Distance612 mi / 985 km
Flight time1h 40m to 2h 5m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 16 return
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: PDL
Full nameJoão Paulo II Airport
IATA / ICAOPDL / LPPD
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores
Elevation259 ft / 79 m
Destination: FNC
Full nameCristiano Ronaldo International Airport
IATA / ICAOFNC / LPMA
TimezoneAtlantic/Madeira
Passengers/yr5.1M
Elevation192 ft / 59 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PDL to FNC flights.
Nonstop flights from João Paulo II Airport to Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport take approximately 1h 40m to 2h 5m. The route covers 612 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Azores Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from PDL to FNC. The return direction has about 16 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FAO, LPA, LIS, EWR, OPO, ZRH, PRG, AMS, CDG and FRA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Funchal is 1 hour ahead of Ponta Delgada.
Yes, return flights from FNC to PDL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 FNC

João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC) are connected by nonstop service from Azores Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

PDL to FNC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PDL to FNC ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes to 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 612 miles (985 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 30 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via FAO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.