Flying from St Louis Airport (STL) to Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL): what you need to know
The timezone in Ponta Delgada is UTC-1, which is five hours ahead of St Louis.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to board your STL to PDL flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from St Louis Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport. Here are the top stopovers between STL and PDL:
New York Newark Airport
Boston Logan International Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from St Louis Airport (STL) to Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
Right now, $916 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way St Louis Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,231. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
It's usually best to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from STL to PDL. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from St Louis Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.
Snapping up cheap flights from STL to PDL is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from St Louis Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport.
Handy information about St Louis Airport (STL)
The address for STL is 10701 Lambert International Blvd..
When it comes to the on-time performance of St Louis Airport, 76% of flights complete their journey on time.
St Louis Airport is around 24 kilometres from central St Louis. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 30 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near STL? If you've booked an early flight from St Louis Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
Consider staying in a hotel near PDL if you have a late St Louis Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Ponta Delgada Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from way 2 azores, ANC AZORES HOLIDAYS or addCar and chase adventure across Ponta Delgada and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Ponta Delgada Airport around one week before you travel.
When to fly to Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
August is the busiest month for flights from St Louis Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Ponta Delgada in March.
Lock in your flight from St Louis Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport for August if you'd like to explore Ponta Delgada during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from STL to PDL in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) on average.
Explore more of Portugal
Ponta Delgada has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Portugal just waiting to be discovered. Around 10 kilometres east of Ponta Delgada, a visit to Lagoa will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Church of Santa Cruz, Colecao Visitavel Matriz of thegoa and Núcleo Museológico do Presépio.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Portugal, head for Angra do Heroísmo, about 177 kilometres north-west of Ponta Delgada. Monte Brasil Caldeira, Historical Institute of Terceira and Se Cathedral are key reasons to visit.
