Ponta Delgada to Vila do Porto (PDL–SMA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Ponta Delgada to Vila do Porto
2 carriers, 16 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 16 Flights/wk 61 mi 0h 30m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

PDL–SMA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. SATA Air Acores and Azores Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 61 miles in approximately 0h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PDL–SMA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SP SATA Air Acores 14 DH2, DH4 0h30 – – –
S4 Azores Airlines 2 32N 0h30 – – –
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – S4
DH2 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-200 Dash 8 / 8Q – SP
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – SP
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: S4 + SP (16 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 SMA direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
16
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PDL to SMA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
20
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
Vila do Porto is 0 hours the same as Ponta Delgada.
PDL: +00 · SMA: +00

When it's 6:00 PM in Ponta Delgada, it's 6:00 PM in Vila do Porto.
Distance & Flight Time
61 mi / 97 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 30m.
Facts

PDL–SMA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ponta Delgada to Vila do Porto route.
Route details
Distance61 mi / 97 km
Flight time0h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights16 out / 14 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: PDL
Full nameJoão Paulo II Airport
IATA / ICAOPDL / LPPD
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores
Elevation259 ft / 79 m
Destination: SMA
Full nameSanta Maria Airport
IATA / ICAOSMA / LPAZ
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores
Elevation308 ft / 94 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PDL to SMA flights.
Nonstop flights from João Paulo II Airport to Santa Maria Airport take approximately 0h 30m. The route covers 61 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Azores Airlines and SATA Air Acores.
There are approximately 16 nonstop flights per week from PDL to SMA. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LIS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SMA 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.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PDL to SMA

João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Santa Maria Airport (SMA) are connected by nonstop service from Azores Airlines and SATA Air Acores. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

PDL to SMA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PDL to SMA ranges from 0 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 61 miles (97 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 30 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via LIS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.