Which day is cheapest to fly to Ponta Delgada?

Wednesday is currently, on average, the cheapest day to fly to Ponta Delgada. Flying on Friday will result in higher flight prices.

What time of day is cheapest to fly to Ponta Delgada?

At the moment, flights in the evening are likely to offer the best value for money for your Ponta Delgada trip. A flight in the morning will more often than not be of higher cost.

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Are there currently restrictions on travel to Ponta Delgada related to COVID-19?

Yes, there are currently restrictions on flights to Ponta Delgada along with the rest of Portugal. Before you book or search for flights, consider the following restrictions: Portugal has reopened its borders to travelers arriving from within the EU/Schengen area. Most flights from outside the EU are suspended except for flights bringing back Portuguese nationals and long-term residents with Portuguese residence permits. As of July 1, travelers from outside the EU may enter Portugal if they have an "essential" reason such as professional, study, family reunification, health, or humanitarian reasons. Business travelers should be prepared to describe the reason for business travel and may be asked for evidence. Students must have the appropriate visa and/or be prepared to present evidence of registration with a Portuguese educational institution. Third country national holders of residency permits or long-term resident visas issued by EU member states may transit Portugal to return to their country of residence. Travelers entering Portugal must present a negative COVID-19 test result issued in the last 72 hours. They will also be subject to health screening on arrival. Their temperature will be checked and if it is high or they show symptoms, they will be referred to the health authorities. Travelers arriving in Madeira must or Porto Santo must complete and submit a traveler questionnaire 24-48 hours before they arrive. On arrival, they will need to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of their arrival, or take a test on arrival and self-isolate at their accomodation while awaiting the results. Travelers arriving in the Azores must show proof of a negative COVID-19 test carried out 72 hours before arrival, or take a test on arrival and await the results within 48 hours in voluntary quarantine. Travelers staying for more than 7 days must repeat the test locally 6 days after the first test.. If you are looking to book a trip to Ponta Delgada and are outside of the restricted areas, please take the proper precautions and stay informed about traveling during COVID-19.

Cheapest Prices for Ponta Delgada flights by month

January

$550

February

$490

March

$608

April

$547

May

$664

June

$710

July

$739

August

$704

September

$738

October

$614

November

$603

December

$607

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Ponta Delgada. Flying to Ponta Delgada in July will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the best time to fly to Ponta Delgada?

Choose a month below to see average flight price and weather conditions.

LAS - PDL Price	$490 - $1240
PDL Temperature	60.8 - 77 °F
PDL Rainfall	0.94 - 4.84 inches

Ponta Delgada is an all-season destination thanks to a fairly mild climate so you can visit any time without needing to pack for cold weather. During the cooler months of November through March you’ll need a light jacket. The peak season in the city runs from June through October, with those aforementioned cooler months being slightly less popular. You may have better luck with cheaper flights if you book a trip outside of the high season.

Ponta Delgada overview

Ponta Delgada on Sao Miguel is the largest city on what happens to be the largest island in the Azores. San Miguel is known as the “green island” due to its lush landscape, which means there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors when visiting Ponta Delgada. The city itself has lots of charm and character and makes an ideal place to spend a few days exploring. A plethora of cafes, bars, and restaurants await the hungry traveller, and there is no shortage of places to stay. Beautiful architecture, interesting shops for souvenir hunting, churches, cobblestone streets, and beaches within 2 to 3 miles (3-4 km) from the city give visitors a wide variety of things to see and do.

The Azores are known as a good whale watching destination and one of the best places to book a whale (and dolphin) watching expedition is from Ponta Delgada. Anyone staying more than a few days will also want to look into touring some of San Miguel’s other natural attractions like the Caldeira das Sete Cidades, twin lakes in a crater of a volcano; Lagoa do Fogo (Fire lake), or the nearby tea plantation (the only tea plantation in Europe). Within the city don’t miss the ornate city gates, military museum, shopping for local pottery, or a walk along the waterfront.

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Getting around Ponta Delgada

Ponta Delgada is a city that was made for exploring on foot. Avenida D. Infante Henriques is the main road where you’ll find a wide array of shops, restaurants and attractions. This is also a good spot to grab a taxi if you want to explore further afield. There are also minibuses that service Ponta Delgada, which are an affordable way to get around if you don’t want to walk everywhere.

Getting from the Airport to the City

The João Paulo II Airport (PDL) is only a short distance from Ponta Delgada so it’s a quick trip into the city. You can opt for a taxi, which takes about five minutes, rent a car from a kiosk in the airport (but note that it’s not easy to find parking in the city so if you plan to rent a car make sure your hotel has parking), or you can take a shuttle bus. The shuttle runs approximately every 20 minutes and tickets can be purchased inside the airport. Taking the bus is cheaper than a taxi by around half so it’s a good budget-friendly option.

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