Ponta Delgada to Fort Myers (PDL–RSW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

PDL Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between PDL and RSW. 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 5 hubs
JFK New York 10h 37m S4TP → B6DLJU New York (JFK) to Fort Myers flights
EWR Newark 10h 50m ACSNUA → ACKPOUA Newark (EWR) to Fort Myers flights
YYZ Toronto 11h 51m NTS4TP → ACWS Toronto (YYZ) to Fort Myers flights
BOS Boston 14h 45m NTS4TP → B6DLEI Boston (BOS) to Fort Myers flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 21h 35m LHS4 → 4YLXOS Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Fort Myers flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Ponta Delgada to Fort Myers
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-4h behind

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

Also explore Browse available seat maps PDL Routes RSW Routes PDL Live Flights RSW Live Flights RSW Delays
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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PDL to RSW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
JFK ~10h 37m EWR ~10h 50m YYZ ~11h 51m BOS ~14h 45m FRA ~21h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
282
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 → RSW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
RSW → PDL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RSW delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Ponta Delgada, it's 2:00 PM in Fort Myers.
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–RSW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ponta Delgada to Fort Myers route.
Route details
Time difference-4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PDL
Full nameJoão Paulo II Airport
IATA / ICAOPDL / LPPD
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores
Elevation259 ft / 79 m
Destination: RSW
Full nameSouthwest Florida International Airport
IATA / ICAORSW / KRSW
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PDL to RSW flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include John F. Kennedy, Newark Liberty and Toronto Pearson.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to RSW 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.
Fort Myers is 4 hours behind Ponta Delgada.
Yes, return flights from RSW to PDL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 John F. Kennedy, Newark Liberty and Toronto Pearson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.