Travelling from Charleston Airport (CHS) to Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL): what you need to know
The timezone in Ponta Delgada is UTC-1, which is four hours ahead of Charleston.
Your CHS to PDL flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Charleston Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CHS and PDL:
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
New York Newark Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Charleston Airport (CHS) to Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
Right now, $1,033 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Charleston Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,095. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from CHS to PDL, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for a flight from Charleston Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from CHS to PDL.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Charleston Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport.
Handy information about Charleston Airport (CHS)
When it comes to Charleston Airport's on-time performance, 79% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Charleston to Charleston Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near CHS. Whether you have an early flight from Charleston Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
Consider booking a hotel close to PDL if you're catching a late Charleston Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Ponta Delgada Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from way 2 azores, ANC AZORES HOLIDAYS or addCar and explore beyond Ponta Delgada's main sights.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Ponta Delgada Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL) to central Ponta Delgada
Ponta Delgada Airport to central Ponta Delgada has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometres away.
It typically takes 20 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
August is the busiest month for flights from Charleston Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Ponta Delgada in March.
Book your flight from Charleston Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport for August if you'd like to visit Ponta Delgada during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CHS to PDL sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
You've seen Ponta Delgada, now it's time to explore other parts of Portugal. Journey around 10 kilometres east to Lagoa to tick off its leading sights. From Church of Santa Cruz to Colecao Visitavel Matriz of thegoa and Núcleo Museológico do Presépio, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 177 kilometres north-west of Ponta Delgada, Angra do Heroísmo is another favourite stop in Portugal. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Monte Brasil Caldeira, Historical Institute of Terceira and Se Cathedral.
