Flying from Chicago to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL): What you need to know
The timezone in Ponta Delgada is UTC-1, which is five hours ahead of Chicago. Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport is located in Ponta Delgada.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Chicago to PDL. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more people on the move during peak months like July, get to the terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will help you deal with any delays. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Christmas.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Chicago to PDL. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Located around 27 kilometres from central Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Chicago O'Hare International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Chicago to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
Of the departures from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 70% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Chicago to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport. Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) is one of the options between Chicago Midway International Airport and PDL.
MDW is around 16 kilometres from central Chicago. It takes 25 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Chicago to PDL flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Chicago Midway International Airport:
Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that leave from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
The trip to RFD from central Chicago is around 2 hours on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 145 kilometres or so.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll make it to the terminal with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Chicago to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport flight:
Flights departing from RFD reach their destination within the expected time frame 71% of the time.
You'll find Chicago Rockford International Airport at 2 Airport Cir.
About Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Chicago to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near PDL instead:
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Getting from Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to central Ponta Delgada
Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport is around 3 kilometres from the centre of Ponta Delgada. It takes around 10 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
$534 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport. Return flights start at $978. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Chicago to PDL, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Chicago to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL). August is when most people travel to Ponta Delgada. If you like your getaways a little more chill, think about going in February.
The warmest month in Ponta Delgada is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Lock in your Chicago to PDL plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport in February when temperatures are between 12ºC (54ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF).
More about Ponta Delgada
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Ponta Delgada right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Chicago to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Portas da Cidade, Gruta do Carvao and Igreja do Colegio are essential stops on your Ponta Delgada itinerary.
Explore more of Portugal
You've seen Ponta Delgada, now it's time to explore more of Portugal. Journey about 161 kilometres northwest to Angra do Heroísmo to check off its must-visit sights. From Monte Brasil Caldeira to Historical Institute of Terceira and Se Cathedral, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Horta is another must-experience destination in Portugal and is around 274 kilometres west of Ponta Delgada. No journey is complete without visiting Cabeço do Fogo, Vista do Neptuno and Miradouro Mirante.