Praia to Ponta Delgada (RAI–PDL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
S4281+1
S4 Azores
32Q
11:55 AM
-01
4:40 PM
+00
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TP6473cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
32Q
11:55 AM
-01
4:40 PM
+00
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TP6472
TP TAP Air Portugal
32Q
8:15 AM
+00 T1
11:00 AM
-01
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
S4280
S4 Azores
32Q
8:15 AM
+00 T1
11:00 AM
-01
3h 45m
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 2 hubs
LIS Lisbon 7h 30m EKTPU2 ACADB6 Lisbon (LIS) to Ponta Delgada flights
OPO Porto 9h U2 S4TP Porto (OPO) to Ponta Delgada flights
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Praia to Ponta Delgada
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,581 mi 3h 45m nonstop +1h ahead

RAI–PDL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Azores Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,581 miles in approximately 3h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RAI–PDL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
S4 Azores Airlines Also: TP 3 32Q 3h45 TP
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – S4, TP
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: S4 (3 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, RAI to PDL direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RAI to PDL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
60
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Ponta Delgada is 1 hour ahead of Praia.
RAI: -01 · PDL: +00

When it's 6:00 PM in Praia, it's 7:00 PM in Ponta Delgada.
Distance & Flight Time
1,581 mi / 2,545 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 45m gate to gate.

RAI–PDL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Praia to Ponta Delgada route.
Route details
Distance1,581 mi / 2,545 km
Flight time3h 45m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RAI
IATA / ICAORAI / GVNP
TimezoneAtlantic/Cape_Verde
Elevation230 ft / 70 m
Destination: PDL
IATA / ICAOPDL / LPPD
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores
Elevation259 ft / 79 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RAI to PDL flights.
Nonstop flights from Nelson Mandela International Airport to João Paulo II Airport take about 3h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 1,581 miles.
1 airline operates flights from RAI to PDL: Azores Airlines.
This route has limited weekly 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 Lisbon Humberto Delgado and Francisco de Sá Carneiro.
Ponta Delgada is 1 hour ahead of Praia.
Yes, return flights from PDL to RAI 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 RAI to PDL

Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and João Paulo II Airport (PDL) are connected by nonstop service from Azores Airlines. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RAI to PDL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RAI to PDL is about 3 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,581 miles (2,545 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Lisbon Humberto Delgado and Francisco de Sá Carneiro. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.