Ponta Delgada to Velas (PDL–SJZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
SP428
SP SATA Air Acores
DH4
1:35 PM
+00 T1
2:30 PM
+00
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SP429
SP SATA Air Acores
DH2
6:25 PM
+00
7:20 PM
+00
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 1 hub
TER Praia da Vitória 2h 50m SP SP Praia da Vitória (TER) to Velas flights
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Ponta Delgada to Velas
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 149 mi 0h 55m nonstop

PDL–SJZ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. SATA Air Acores leads the route. The flight covers 149 miles in approximately 0h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PDL–SJZ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SP SATA Air Acores 7 DH4 0h55
Aircraft on this route
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – SP
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SP (7 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 SJZ direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PDL to SJZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~2h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
8
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 Velas from Ponta Delgada

Nearby airports with service to São Jorge Airport.
Metric PDL→SJZ TER→SJZ
Distance from PDL 103 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 7 14
Flight time 0h 55m 0h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of PDL with service to São Jorge Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Ponta Delgada, it's 6:00 PM in Velas.
Distance & Flight Time
149 mi / 240 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 55m gate to gate.

PDL–SJZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ponta Delgada to Velas route.
Route details
Distance149 mi / 240 km
Flight time0h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PDL
IATA / ICAOPDL / LPPD
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores
Elevation259 ft / 79 m
Destination: SJZ
IATA / ICAOSJZ / LPSJ
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores
Elevation311 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PDL to SJZ flights.
Nonstop flights from João Paulo II Airport to São Jorge Airport take about 0h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 149 miles.
1 airline operates flights from PDL to SJZ: SATA Air Acores.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Lajes.
Yes, return flights from SJZ 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.
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.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PDL to SJZ

João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and São Jorge Airport (SJZ) are connected by nonstop service from SATA Air Acores. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PDL to SJZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PDL to SJZ is about 0 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 149 miles (240 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Lajes. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Praia da Vitória (TER).