Ponta Delgada to Pico Island (PDL–PIX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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SP436
SP SATA Air Acores
DH2
8:15 AM
+00
9:15 AM
+00
1h
M T W T F S S
Prices
SP432
SP SATA Air Acores
DH2
12:00 PM
+00 T1
1:00 PM
+00
1h
M T W T F S S
Prices
SP430
SP SATA Air Acores
DH4
4:50 PM
+00 T1
5:45 PM
+00
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SP2432
SP SATA Air Acores
DH2
6:30 PM
+00 T1
7:30 PM
+00
1h
M T W T F S S
Prices
SP437
SP SATA Air Acores
DH2
9:40 AM
+00
10:35 AM
+00
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SP433
SP SATA Air Acores
DH2
1:25 PM
+00
2:20 PM
+00
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SP435
SP SATA Air Acores
DH4
4:30 PM
+00
5:20 PM
+00
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SP431
SP SATA Air Acores
DH4
6:55 PM
+00
7:45 PM
+00
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Ponta Delgada to Pico Island
1 carrier, 20 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 20 Flights/wk 159 mi 0h 55m nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

PDL–PIX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. SATA Air Acores leads the route. The flight covers 159 miles in approximately 0h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PDL–PIX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SP SATA Air Acores 20 DH2, DH4 0h55-1h
Aircraft on this route
DH2 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-200 Dash 8 / 8Q – SP
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – SP
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SP (20 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 PIX direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
20
Outbound / wk
25
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PDL to PIX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~19h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
28
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 Pico Island from Ponta Delgada

Nearby airports with service to Pico Airport.
Metric PDL→PIX TER→PIX
Distance from PDL 103 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 20 7
Flight time 0h 55m 0h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of PDL with service to Pico Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Pico Island is 0 hours the same as Ponta Delgada.
PDL: +00 · PIX: +00

When it's 6:00 PM in Ponta Delgada, it's 6:00 PM in Pico Island.
Distance & Flight Time
159 mi / 256 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 55m to 1h 0m.

PDL–PIX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ponta Delgada to Pico Island route.
Route details
Distance159 mi / 256 km
Flight time0h 55m to 1h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights20 out / 25 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: PDL
IATA / ICAOPDL / LPPD
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores
Elevation259 ft / 79 m
Destination: PIX
Full namePico Airport
IATA / ICAOPIX / LPPI
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores
Elevation109 ft / 33 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PDL to PIX flights.
Nonstop flights from João Paulo II Airport to Pico Airport take approximately 0h 55m to 1h. The route covers 159 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: SATA Air Acores.
There are approximately 20 nonstop flights per week from PDL to PIX. The return direction has about 25 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TER and LIS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PIX to PDL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TER. 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 PIX

João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Pico Airport (PIX) are connected by nonstop service from SATA Air Acores. With 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

PDL to PIX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PDL to PIX ranges from 0 hours 55 minutes to 1 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 159 miles (256 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 25 return, totaling 45 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 19 hours via TER. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Praia da Vitória (TER).