Travelling from Portland Airport (PDX) to Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL): what you need to know
The timezone in Ponta Delgada is UTC-1, which is seven hours ahead of Portland.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to board your PDX to PDL flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Portland Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between PDX and PDL:
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
New York Newark Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland Airport (PDX) to Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
$853 is the lowest price for a one-way Portland Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport flight. A return flight starts at $1,188. These fares can change based on availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from PDX to PDL if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Portland Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across every month and snap up a great deal.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from PDX to PDL.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Portland Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Portland Airport (PDX)
PDX is located at 7000 NE Airport Way.
83% of flights leaving Portland Airport arrive at their destination on time. Given its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when setting off from PDX.
Portland Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Portland. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Portland Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to PDX:
Arriving at Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
If you're arriving on a late Portland Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near PDL:
Travel at your own pace with a Ponta Delgada Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from way 2 azores, ANC AZORES HOLIDAYS or addCar and discover more of Ponta Delgada and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Ponta Delgada Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL) to central Ponta Delgada
Ponta Delgada Airport is roughly 3 kilometres from central Ponta Delgada. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
It'll take around 20 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
August is the busiest month for flights from Portland Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Ponta Delgada in March.
The warmest month in Ponta Delgada is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Book your flights from Portland Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
February has average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PDX to PDL around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
Lagoa is just one of the many cities in Portugal waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Ponta Delgada. Around 10 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Church of Santa Cruz, Colecao Visitavel Matriz of thegoa and Núcleo Museológico do Presépio.
Angra do Heroísmo is another sought-after destination in Portugal and is around 177 kilometres north-west of Ponta Delgada. No trip is complete without seeing Monte Brasil Caldeira, Historical Institute of Terceira and Se Cathedral.
