Ponta Delgada to Norfolk (PDL–ORF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,741 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights Verified 4w ago
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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 3 hubs
JFK New York 9h 25m S4TP → AAAMAT New York (JFK) to Norfolk flights
EWR Newark 10h 3m ACSNUA → ACUA Newark (EWR) to Norfolk flights
BOS Boston 11h 15m NTS4TP → B6DLKE Boston (BOS) to Norfolk flights
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Ponta Delgada to Norfolk
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,741 mi 6h 4m nonstop -4h behind

PDL–ORF has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Norfolk (ORF) Norfolk to Ponta Delgada flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PDL to ORF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
JFK ~9h 25m EWR ~10h 3m BOS ~11h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
258
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 → ORF
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
72%
Return
ORF → PDL
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORF delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-4h
Norfolk is 4 hours behind Ponta Delgada.
PDL: +00 · ORF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Ponta Delgada, it's 2:00 PM in Norfolk.
Distance & Flight Time
2,741 mi / 4,411 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 4m gate to gate.
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.
Facts

PDL–ORF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ponta Delgada to Norfolk route.
Route details
Distance2,741 mi / 4,411 km
Flight time6h 4m
Time difference-4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PDL
Full nameJoão Paulo II Airport
IATA / ICAOPDL / LPPD
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores
Elevation259 ft / 79 m
Destination: ORF
Full nameNorfolk International Airport
IATA / ICAOORF / KORF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PDL to ORF flights.
Nonstop flights from João Paulo II Airport to Norfolk International Airport take about 6h 4m gate to gate. The route covers 2,741 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include John F. Kennedy, Newark Liberty and Boston Logan.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ORF 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.
Norfolk is 4 hours behind Ponta Delgada.
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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.

Flights from PDL to ORF

João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PDL to ORF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PDL to ORF is about 6 hours 4 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,741 miles (4,411 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via John F. Kennedy, Newark Liberty and Boston Logan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.