Ponta Delgada to Chicago (PDL–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

PDL Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 13 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between PDL and ORD. Nearest airports to PDL with scheduled service: Santa Maria Airport (SMA, 61 mi) · Lajes Airport (TER, 103 mi) · São Jorge Airport (SJZ, 149 mi)
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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
YYZ Toronto 9h 28m NTS4TP → AAACAS Toronto (YYZ) to Chicago flights
BOS Boston 9h 29m NTS4TP → AAASAV Boston (BOS) to Chicago flights
EWR Newark 9h 59m ACSNUA → AAACAS Newark (EWR) to Chicago flights
JFK New York 11h 50m S4TP → AAAFAS New York (JFK) to Chicago flights
LIS Lisbon 12h 43m ACADAY → B6TP Lisbon (LIS) to Chicago flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 13h 44m S4TP → AAACAF Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Chicago flights
BCN Barcelona 15h 15m S4TP → AAAYBA Barcelona (BCN) to Chicago flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 17h 18m LHS4 → 3S5YAC Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Chicago flights
YUL Montréal 18h 10m S4TP → AAACAS Montréal (YUL) to Chicago flights
LHR London 23h 21m BA → AAAYBA London (LHR) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Ponta Delgada to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-5h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PDL to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
YYZ ~9h 28m BOS ~9h 29m EWR ~9h 59m JFK ~11h 50m LIS ~12h 43m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,039
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PDL → ORD
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
94%
Return
ORD → PDL
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-5h
Chicago is 5 hours behind Ponta Delgada.
PDL: +00 · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Ponta Delgada, it's 1:00 PM in Chicago.
Visa & Entry

Portugal is part of the US Visa Waiver Program. Portuguese passport holders enter the United States for up to 90 days without a visa, but must obtain an approved ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) before boarding. The ESTA costs USD 21, is valid for 2 years or until the passport expires, and covers multiple entries. Apply at the official CBP site (esta.cbp.dhs.gov) at least 72 hours before departure.

The 90-day stay cannot be extended, and you cannot change immigration status while in the US on the Visa Waiver Program.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting from ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

PDL–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ponta Delgada to Chicago route.
Route details
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PDL
Full nameJoão Paulo II Airport
IATA / ICAOPDL / LPPD
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores
Elevation259 ft / 79 m
Destination: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PDL to ORD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Toronto Pearson, Boston Logan and Newark Liberty.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ORD 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.
Chicago is 5 hours behind Ponta Delgada.
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 Toronto Pearson, Boston Logan and Newark Liberty. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.