Providence/Warwick to Praia (PVD–RAI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Providence/Warwick to Praia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+3h ahead

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PVD to RAI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
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2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
11
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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
PVD → RAI
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Return
RAI → PVD
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
89%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PVD delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Praia is 3 hours ahead of Providence/Warwick.
PVD: EDT · RAI: -01

When it's 6:00 PM in Providence/Warwick, it's 9:00 PM in Praia.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders need a visa to enter Cape Verde. The easiest option is the eVisa, applied for at ease.gov.cv. The single-entry tourist eVisa costs EUR 32 (about $35) and allows stays up to 30 days. Processing takes 1 to 5 working days. Upload a passport scan, a recent photo, proof of accommodation, and a return ticket. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry with at least 2 blank pages. A separate airport security tax of CVE 3,400 (about $34) is collected on departure or can be prepaid during the eVisa application.

Cape Verde also issues visas on arrival at Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) on Sal and Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) on Santiago for EUR 32 plus the airport tax. Lines can be long during peak season (November to April), so the eVisa saves time. For stays beyond 30 days, apply for an extension at the local immigration office (Direcção de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras) in Praia or on whichever island you are staying.

No direct flights connect the US mainland to Cape Verde. Route through Lisbon (about 3 hours 30 minutes to SID or RAI on TAP or TACV), Boston (seasonal service on TACV/Cabo Verde Airlines to SID, about 5 hours 30 minutes when operating), or Dakar (about 1 hour 15 minutes on TACV). Cape Verde uses the Cape Verdean escudo (CVE), pegged to the euro at 110.265 CVE per EUR 1, trading at roughly 100 CVE per $1. ATMs exist in Praia, Sal, and Mindelo. Card payments work at hotels and larger restaurants. Smaller shops and taxis operate in cash only. Inter-island flights on TACV connect the nine inhabited islands for CVE 4,000 to CVE 12,000 ($40 to $120) one way.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

PVD–RAI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Providence/Warwick to Praia route.
Route details
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PVD
Full nameRhode Island T. F. Green International Airport
IATA / ICAOPVD / KPVD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation55 ft / 17 m
Destination: RAI
Full nameNelson Mandela International Airport
IATA / ICAORAI / GVNP
TimezoneAtlantic/Cape_Verde
Elevation230 ft / 70 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVD to RAI flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Praia is 3 hours ahead of Providence/Warwick.
Yes, return flights from RAI to PVD 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. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.