Vila do Porto to Boston (SMA–BOS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,436 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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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 3 hubs
PDL Ponta Delgada 16h 25m SP NTS4TP Ponta Delgada (PDL) to Boston flights
LIS Lisbon 25h 20m S4TP AFB6BT Lisbon (LIS) to Boston flights
OPO Porto ~11h 15m UA BTTP Porto (OPO) to Boston flights
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Vila do Porto to Boston
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,436 mi 5h 13m nonstop -4h behind

SMA–BOS has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SMA to BOS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
51
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SMA → BOS
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
73%
Return
BOS → SMA
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BOS delays →

Other ways to reach Boston from Vila do Porto

Nearby airports with service to Boston Logan International Airport.
Metric SMA→BOS PDL→BOS TER→BOS
Distance from SMA 61 mi 162 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1
Weekly flights ~1 19 1
Flight time 5h 13m 5h 45m 5h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of SMA with service to Boston Logan International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-4h
Boston is 4 hours behind Vila do Porto.
SMA: +00 · BOS: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Vila do Porto, it's 2:00 PM in Boston.
Distance & Flight Time
2,436 mi / 3,921 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 13m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Portugal is part of the US Visa Waiver Program. Portuguese passport holders enter the United States for up to 90 days without a visa, but must obtain an approved ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) before boarding. The ESTA costs USD 21, is valid for 2 years or until the passport expires, and covers multiple entries. Apply at the official CBP site (esta.cbp.dhs.gov) at least 72 hours before departure.

The 90-day stay cannot be extended, and you cannot change immigration status while in the US on the Visa Waiver Program.

Getting from BOS

Silver Line SL1 (free from Logan) runs to South Station in 15–20 minutes, connecting to the Red Line subway and Amtrak services. The Massport Shuttle connects all Logan terminals and the remote parking areas; it's also the transfer between terminals. Water taxi to Long Wharf (downtown) is $12 and runs seasonally; check weather and schedule.Taxis to downtown Boston cost $30–45 (tunnel toll included in meter). Ride-hails pick up at designated zones; follow the Logan app directions to avoid the main curb chaos. MBTA Blue Line (Airport station, free shuttle from terminals) reaches downtown in 10 minutes but requires a separate transfer. Amtrak Acela to New York departs from South Station (2.5h, from $49).

Boston Climate

Humid continental climate with significant maritime influence. Winters (December–March) bring regular Nor'easters. These coastal storms that dump heavy snow and produce high winds, frequently closing Logan for hours and causing mass cancellations. Ice storms hit several times each winter. BOS is one of the most weather-disrupted major US airports in winter.

Summers are warm (22–29°C) with humidity and afternoon thunderstorms causing July–August delays. Hurricane remnants reach New England in September–October. Spring and fall are mild (8–18°C) but unpredictable. Logan's harbor location means it runs windier than inland readings suggest. Factor this into small aircraft routing.

SMA–BOS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vila do Porto to Boston route.
Route details
Distance2,436 mi / 3,921 km
Flight time5h 13m
Time difference-4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SMA
IATA / ICAOSMA / LPAZ
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores
Elevation308 ft / 94 m
Destination: BOS
IATA / ICAOBOS / KBOS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr42.2M
Elevation20 ft / 6 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SMA to BOS flights.
Nonstop flights from Santa Maria Airport to Boston Logan International Airport take about 5h 13m gate to gate. The route covers 2,436 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include João Paulo II and Lisbon Humberto Delgado.
Boston is 4 hours behind Vila do Porto.
Nearby alternatives include PDL and TER. 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.
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.

Flights from SMA to BOS

Santa Maria Airport (SMA) and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SMA to BOS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SMA to BOS is about 5 hours 13 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,436 miles (3,921 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via João Paulo II and Lisbon Humberto Delgado. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ponta Delgada (PDL) and Praia da Vitória (TER).