Travelling from Houston to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL): What you need to know
Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport is located in Ponta Delgada. The city operates on the UTC-1 timezone and is five hours ahead of Houston.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Houston to PDL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Popular months like July or high seasons such as spring break and Thanksgiving will mean longer waits at check-in and security. Travelling then? Play it safe and get to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a smart move.
Airports in Houston
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Houston to PDL departing from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
IAH is around 40 kilometres from central Houston. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Houston to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
79% of flights departing from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport reach their destination on time.
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
HOU is about 19 kilometres from central Houston. It'll take 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 50 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Houston Hobby Airport the day before your Houston to PDL flight:
Houston Hobby Airport has an on-time performance of 79%. This figure provides insight into how often flights that leave from this airport land at their destination on time.
The street address for HOU is 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
Have a late flight from Houston to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near PDL and hit the lights earlier:
To secure the lowest price, book your ride around one week ahead of your Houston to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport flight.
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 drive to the city.
It'll take around 20 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
Right now, $1,128 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,515. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Houston to PDL. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Affordable Houston to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
February is the quietest month for flights from Houston to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL), while August is the busiest. Find the best time to go to Ponta Delgada based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Book a Houston to PDL plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Ponta Delgada to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Houston to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF).
More about Ponta Delgada
Start your Ponta Delgada trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Houston to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
You'll find loads of terrific things to do in Ponta Delgada when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Make your way to Portas da Cidade followed by Gruta do Carvao and Igreja do Colegio.
Explore more of Portugal
Ponta Delgada is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Portugal just waiting to be discovered. About 161 kilometres northwest of Ponta Delgada, a trip to Angra do Heroísmo will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Monte Brasil Caldeira, Historical Institute of Terceira and Se Cathedral.
Horta is another sought-after destination in Portugal and is around 274 kilometres west of Ponta Delgada. No trip is complete without dropping by Cabeço do Fogo, Vista do Neptuno and Miradouro Mirante.
