Ponta Delgada to Praia da Vitória (PDL–TER) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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SP2490
SP SATA Air Acores
DH4
6:45 AM
+00 T1
7:25 AM
+00
0h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SP402
SP SATA Air Acores
DH2
6:50 AM
+00 T1
7:35 AM
+00
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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SP400
SP SATA Air Acores
DH4
7:15 AM
+00 T1
7:55 AM
+00
0h 40m
M T W T F S S
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SP404
SP SATA Air Acores
DH4
1:55 PM
+00 T1
2:35 PM
+00
0h 40m
M T W T F S S
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SP1408
SP SATA Air Acores
DH2
6:40 PM
+00 T1
7:25 PM
+00
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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SP406
SP SATA Air Acores
DH2
7:05 PM
+00 T1
7:50 PM
+00
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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SP1400
SP SATA Air Acores
DH4
7:10 PM
+00 T1
7:50 PM
+00
0h 40m
M T W T F S S
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SP2492
SP SATA Air Acores
DH4
8:10 PM
+00
8:50 PM
+00
0h 40m
M T W T F S S
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SP408
SP SATA Air Acores
DH4
8:35 PM
+00
9:15 PM
+00
0h 40m
M T W T F S S
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SP401
SP SATA Air Acores
DH4
6:50 AM
+00
7:35 AM
+00
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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SP403
SP SATA Air Acores
DH4
11:40 AM
+00
12:25 PM
+00
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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SP1409
SP SATA Air Acores
DH2
12:20 PM
+00
1:05 PM
+00
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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SP543
SP SATA Air Acores
DH4
3:40 PM
+00
4:25 PM
+00
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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SP2493
SP SATA Air Acores
DH2
4:45 PM
+00
5:30 PM
+00
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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SP405
SP SATA Air Acores
DH2
6:05 PM
+00
6:50 PM
+00
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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SP1401
SP SATA Air Acores
DH4
6:15 PM
+00
7:00 PM
+00
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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SP491
SP SATA Air Acores
DH4
6:55 PM
+00
7:40 PM
+00
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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SP545
SP SATA Air Acores
DH4
6:55 PM
+00
7:40 PM
+00
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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SP409
SP SATA Air Acores
DH2
7:10 PM
+00
7:55 PM
+00
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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SP407
SP SATA Air Acores
DH4
8:30 PM
+00
9:15 PM
+00
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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Ponta Delgada to Praia da Vitória
1 carrier, 58 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 58 Flights/wk 103 mi 0h 40m nonstop 10 1-stop hubs

PDL–TER is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. SATA Air Acores leads the route. The flight covers 103 miles in approximately 0h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PDL–TER service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SP SATA Air Acores 58 DH2, DH4 0h40-0h45
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 (58 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 TER direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
58
Outbound / wk
65
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PDL to TER.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
64
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 Praia da Vitória from Ponta Delgada

Nearby airports with service to Lajes Airport.
Metric PDL→TER SJZ→TER GRW→TER
Distance from PDL 149 mi 157 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 58 7 8
Flight time 0h 40m 0h 30m 0h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of PDL with service to Lajes Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Praia da Vitória is 0 hours the same as Ponta Delgada.
PDL: +00 · TER: +00

When it's 6:00 PM in Ponta Delgada, it's 6:00 PM in Praia da Vitória.
Distance & Flight Time
103 mi / 166 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 40m to 0h 45m.

PDL–TER Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ponta Delgada to Praia da Vitória route.
Route details
Distance103 mi / 166 km
Flight time0h 40m to 0h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights58 out / 65 return
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: PDL
IATA / ICAOPDL / LPPD
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores
Elevation259 ft / 79 m
Destination: TER
Full nameLajes Airport
IATA / ICAOTER / LPLA
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores
Elevation180 ft / 55 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PDL to TER flights.
Nonstop flights from João Paulo II Airport to Lajes Airport take approximately 0h 40m to 0h 45m. The route covers 103 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: SATA Air Acores.
There are approximately 58 nonstop flights per week from PDL to TER. The return direction has about 65 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HOR, EWR, BOS, YYZ, PIX, FLW, LIS, SJZ, GRW and OPO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from TER to PDL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SJZ, GRW and PIX. 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 TER

João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Lajes Airport (TER) are connected by nonstop service from SATA Air Acores. With 58 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PDL to TER Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PDL to TER ranges from 0 hours 40 minutes to 0 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 103 miles (166 km). There are approximately 58 weekly flights outbound and 65 return, totaling 123 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via HOR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Velas (SJZ), Santa Cruz da Graciosa (GRW) and Pico Island (PIX).