Ponta Delgada to Praia (PDL–RAI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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S4 Azores
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8:15 AM
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S4 Azores
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Ponta Delgada to Praia
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 1,581 mi 3h 40m nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

PDL–RAI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Azores Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,581 miles in approximately 3h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PDL–RAI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
S4 Azores Airlines 4 32Q 3h40 – – –
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – S4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: S4 (4 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 RAI direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PDL to RAI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
OPO ~15h 32m LIS ~18h 37m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
26
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
0h
Praia is 0 hours the same as Ponta Delgada.
PDL: -01 · RAI: -01

When it's 6:00 PM in Ponta Delgada, it's 6:00 PM in Praia.
Distance & Flight Time
1,581 mi / 2,545 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 40m.
Visa & Entry

Portuguese passport holders enter Cape Verde visa-free for up to 30 days. All travelers must complete EASE online pre-registration and pay the Airport Security Tax (TSA) of about EUR 30 at least 5 days before travel. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

PDL–RAI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ponta Delgada to Praia route.
Route details
Distance1,581 mi / 2,545 km
Flight time3h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: PDL
Full nameJoão Paulo II Airport
IATA / ICAOPDL / LPPD
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores
Elevation259 ft / 79 m
Destination: RAI
Full nameNelson Mandela International Airport
IATA / ICAORAI / GVNP
TimezoneAtlantic/Cape_Verde
Elevation230 ft / 70 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PDL to RAI flights.
Nonstop flights from João Paulo II Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport take approximately 3h 40m. The route covers 1,581 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Azores Airlines.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from PDL to RAI. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OPO and LIS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from RAI 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 RAI

João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) are connected by nonstop service from Azores Airlines. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PDL to RAI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PDL to RAI ranges from 3 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,581 miles (2,545 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via OPO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.