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

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S4 Azores
32Q
11:55 AM
-01
4:40 PM
+00
3h 45m
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TP6473cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
32Q
11:55 AM
-01
4:40 PM
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3h 45m
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TP6472cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
32Q
8:15 AM
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11:00 AM
-01
3h 45m
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S4280+1
S4 Azores
32Q
8:15 AM
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11:00 AM
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Praia to Ponta Delgada
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 1,581 mi 3h 45m nonstop +1h ahead 2 1-stop hubs

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, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

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.
Schedule

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
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RAI to PDL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~20h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
48
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
+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.
Facts

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 connections2 hubs
Origin: RAI
Full nameNelson Mandela International Airport
IATA / ICAORAI / GVNP
TimezoneAtlantic/Cape_Verde
Elevation230 ft / 70 m
Destination: PDL
Full nameJoão Paulo II Airport
IATA / ICAOPDL / LPPD
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores
Elevation259 ft / 79 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RAI to PDL flights.
Nonstop flights from Nelson Mandela International Airport to João Paulo II Airport take approximately 3h 45m. The route covers 1,581 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Azores Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from RAI to PDL. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LIS and OPO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 ranges from 3 hours 45 minutes. 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

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 20 hours via LIS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.