Ponta Delgada to Toronto (PDL–YYZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PDL–YYZ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Azores Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,804 miles in approximately 6h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 22 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S4 Azores Airlines Also: TP | 6 | A21N | 6h35 | – | – | TP |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Toronto from Ponta Delgada
| Metric | PDL→YYZ | TER→YYZ |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from PDL | – | 103 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 12 | 1 |
| Flight time | 6h 35m | 6h 35m |
Travel Essentials
PDL: +00 · YYZ: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Ponta Delgada, it's 2:00 PM in Toronto.
Portuguese passport holders enter Canada visa-free for stays up to 6 months. An Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is required before boarding and costs CAD 7. The eTA is valid for 5 years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first. Processing is usually within minutes.
UP Express from T1 to Union Station runs every 15 minutes (25 min, CAD $12.35). The station is inside T1; take the LINK train from T3 arrivals first (free, 3 min). Taxis to downtown use a meter; expect CAD $55–75.Ride-hail (Uber, Lyft) picks up at the designated Ground Transportation area; follow signs. TTC buses run to the Kipling and Bloor–Yonge subway stations (CAD $3.30) for a longer but cheaper option. Car rental agencies are at T1 and accessible from T3 via the LINK train.
Humid continental climate. Winters are harsh (−10 to −1°C, December–March) with significant snowfall. Pearson closes runways for plowing and de-icing regularly, causing wave delays. Ice storms (freezing rain) are more disruptive than snowfall and can halt operations for hours. Buffalo-effect lake-effect snow can bring heavy accumulations with little warning.
Summers are warm and humid (22–30°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that delay departures July–August. Spring and fall are pleasant but unpredictable. YYZ connections in winter require significant schedule buffer. It is Canada's most weather-disrupted major hub.
PDL–YYZ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PDL to YYZ
João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) are connected by nonstop service from Azores Airlines. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
PDL to YYZ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PDL to YYZ ranges from 6 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,804 miles (4,513 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via TEB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Praia da Vitória (TER).