Cheap Flights to Ponta Delgada

Most popular in	August	High demand for flights, 12% potential price rise
Cheapest in	January	Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average price	C$ 920	Price for this month
Cheapest price	C$ 649	From Toronto to Ponta Delgada (Açores)

Cheapest Prices for Ponta Delgada flights by month

January

C$ 762

February

C$ 782

March

C$ 919

April

C$ 793

May

C$ 813

June

C$ 875

July

C$ 1074

August

C$ 1098

September

C$ 810

October

C$ 821

November

C$ 873

December

C$ 981

January is currently the cheapest month to fly to Ponta Delgada. At this moment in time August is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

When is the best time to fly to Ponta Delgada?

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Price	637 - 1231 CAD
Temperature	16.1 - 24.9 °C
Rainfall	24 - 123 mm

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.

When is the best time to book flights to Ponta Delgada?

The price you pay for your flight to Ponta Delgada may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 60 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase in the final two weeks or so before your departure date.

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Which day is cheapest to fly to Ponta Delgada?

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

What time of day is cheapest to fly?

Ponta Delgada flights can be made cheaper if you choose a flight in the Evening. Booking a flight in the Afternoon will likely mean higher prices.

City 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.

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.