Flying from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL): what you need to know
Ponta Delgada's timezone is UTC-1, making Ponta Delgada six hours ahead of Portland.
To ensure you catch your PDX to PDL flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Portland International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport. Here are the top stopovers between PDX and PDL:
Pearson International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Portland International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight is RM4,029. A return fare right now is RM6,136. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from PDX to PDL. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Portland International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across every month and bag a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from PDX to PDL.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Portland International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Portland International Airport (PDX)
PDX is located at 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from PDX land at their destination as scheduled 83.65% of the time.
Portland International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Portland. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to PDX? If you've booked an early flight from Portland International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Portland International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PDL instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Joao Paulo II Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from way 2 azores, ANC AZORES HOLIDAYS or addCar and explore beyond Ponta Delgada's usual tourist stops.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Joao Paulo II Airport about one week before you set off.
Getting from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to central Ponta Delgada
Joao Paulo II Airport to the centre of Ponta Delgada has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
August is the most popular month for flights from Portland International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Ponta Delgada in February.
The warmest month in Ponta Delgada is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your flights from Portland International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from PDX to PDL in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) on average.
Explore more of Portugal
Lagoa is just one of the many places in Portugal waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Ponta Delgada. Around 10 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Praça Nossa Senhora da Graça, Zona Balnear de Santa Cruz and Núcleo Museológico do Presépio.
Around 177 kilometres north-west of Ponta Delgada, Angra do Heroísmo is another favourite stop in Portugal. Experience major highlights starting with Letras de Angra, Palácio dos Condes de Sieuve de Meneses and Porto de Pescas de Porto Judeu.
