Praia da Vitória to Ponta Delgada (TER–PDL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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SP401
SP SATA Air Acores
DH4
6:50 AM
+00
7:35 AM
+00
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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SP403
SP SATA Air Acores
DH4
11:40 AM
+00
12:25 PM
+00
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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SP1409
SP SATA Air Acores
DH2
12:20 PM
+00
1:05 PM
+00
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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SP543
SP SATA Air Acores
DH4
3:40 PM
+00
4:25 PM
+00
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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SP2493
SP SATA Air Acores
DH2
4:45 PM
+00
5:30 PM
+00
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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SP405
SP SATA Air Acores
DH2
6:05 PM
+00
6:50 PM
+00
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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SP1401
SP SATA Air Acores
DH4
6:15 PM
+00
7:00 PM
+00
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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SP491
SP SATA Air Acores
DH4
6:55 PM
+00
7:40 PM
+00
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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SP545
SP SATA Air Acores
DH4
6:55 PM
+00
7:40 PM
+00
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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SP409
SP SATA Air Acores
DH2
7:10 PM
+00
7:55 PM
+00
0h 45m
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SP407
SP SATA Air Acores
DH4
8:30 PM
+00
9:15 PM
+00
0h 45m
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SP2490
SP SATA Air Acores
DH4
6:45 AM
+00 T1
7:25 AM
+00
0h 40m
M T W T F S S
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SP402
SP SATA Air Acores
DH2
6:50 AM
+00 T1
7:35 AM
+00
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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SP400
SP SATA Air Acores
DH4
7:15 AM
+00 T1
7:55 AM
+00
0h 40m
M T W T F S S
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SP404
SP SATA Air Acores
DH4
1:55 PM
+00 T1
2:35 PM
+00
0h 40m
M T W T F S S
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SP1408
SP SATA Air Acores
DH2
6:40 PM
+00 T1
7:25 PM
+00
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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SP406
SP SATA Air Acores
DH2
7:05 PM
+00 T1
7:50 PM
+00
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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SP1400
SP SATA Air Acores
DH4
7:10 PM
+00 T1
7:50 PM
+00
0h 40m
M T W T F S S
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SP2492
SP SATA Air Acores
DH4
8:10 PM
+00
8:50 PM
+00
0h 40m
M T W T F S S
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SP408
SP SATA Air Acores
DH4
8:35 PM
+00
9:15 PM
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0h 40m
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Praia da Vitória to Ponta Delgada
2 carriers, 65 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 65 Flights/wk 103 mi 0h 45m nonstop 10 1-stop hubs

TER–PDL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. SATA Air Acores and Azores Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 103 miles in approximately 0h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TER–PDL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SP SATA Air Acores 65 DH2, DH4 0h45
S4 Azores Airlines 0
Aircraft on this route
DH2 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-200 Dash 8 / 8Q – SP
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – SP
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: S4 + SP (65 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, TER to PDL direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
65
Outbound / wk
58
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TER to PDL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
37
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 Praia da Vitória

Nearby airports with service to João Paulo II Airport.
Metric TER→PDL GRW→PDL SJZ→PDL
Distance from TER 55 mi 59 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 65 5 7
Flight time 0h 45m 0h 55m 0h 55m
Airports within 200 miles of TER 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 Praia da Vitória.
TER: +00 · PDL: +00

When it's 6:00 PM in Praia da Vitória, it's 6:00 PM in Ponta Delgada.
Distance & Flight Time
103 mi / 166 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 45m.

TER–PDL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Praia da Vitória to Ponta Delgada route.
Route details
Distance103 mi / 166 km
Flight time0h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights65 out / 58 return
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: TER
Full nameLajes Airport
IATA / ICAOTER / LPLA
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores
Elevation180 ft / 55 m
Destination: PDL
IATA / ICAOPDL / LPPD
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores
Elevation259 ft / 79 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TER to PDL flights.
Nonstop flights from Lajes Airport to João Paulo II Airport take approximately 0h 45m. The route covers 103 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Azores Airlines and SATA Air Acores.
There are approximately 65 nonstop flights per week from TER to PDL. The return direction has about 58 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FLW, GRW, HOR, SJZ, PIX, BOS, EWR, YYZ, OPO and LIS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PDL to TER are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GRW, SJZ and PIX. 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 TER to PDL

Lajes Airport (TER) and João Paulo II Airport (PDL) are connected by nonstop service from Azores Airlines and SATA Air Acores. With 65 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

TER to PDL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TER to PDL ranges from 0 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 103 miles (166 km). There are approximately 65 weekly flights outbound and 58 return, totaling 123 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via FLW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Cruz da Graciosa (GRW), Velas (SJZ) and Pico Island (PIX).