Vila do Porto to Ponta Delgada (SMA–PDL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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SP106
SP SATA Air Acores
DH4
6:45 PM
-01
7:15 PM
-01
0h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
S44021
S4 Azores
32Q
4:25 PM
-01 T1
4:55 PM
-01
0h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SP107
SP SATA Air Acores
DH4
5:50 PM
-01 T1
6:20 PM
-01
0h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Vila do Porto to Ponta Delgada
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 61 mi 0h 30m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

SMA–PDL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. SATA Air Acores leads the route. The flight covers 61 miles in approximately 0h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SMA–PDL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SP SATA Air Acores 7 DH4 0h30
Aircraft on this route
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – SP
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SP (7 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, SMA to PDL direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SMA to PDL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~24h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
11
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.

Other ways to reach Ponta Delgada from Vila do Porto

Nearby airports with service to João Paulo II Airport.
Metric SMA→PDL TER→PDL
Distance from SMA 162 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 7 11
Flight time 0h 30m 0h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of SMA with service to João Paulo II Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Ponta Delgada is 0 hours the same as Vila do Porto.
SMA: -01 · PDL: -01

When it's 6:00 PM in Vila do Porto, it's 6:00 PM in Ponta Delgada.
Distance & Flight Time
61 mi / 97 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 30m.

SMA–PDL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vila do Porto to Ponta Delgada route.
Route details
Distance61 mi / 97 km
Flight time0h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 9 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: SMA
IATA / ICAOSMA / LPAZ
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores
Elevation308 ft / 94 m
Destination: PDL
IATA / ICAOPDL / LPPD
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores
Elevation259 ft / 79 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SMA to PDL flights.
Nonstop flights from Santa Maria Airport to João Paulo II Airport take approximately 0h 30m. The route covers 61 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: SATA Air Acores.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from SMA to PDL. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LIS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PDL to SMA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include 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.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SMA to PDL

Santa Maria Airport (SMA) and João Paulo II Airport (PDL) are connected by nonstop service from SATA Air Acores. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SMA to PDL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SMA to PDL ranges from 0 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 61 miles (97 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 24 hours via LIS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Praia da Vitória (TER).