Travelling from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL): what you need to know
The timezone in Ponta Delgada is UTC-1, which is three hours ahead of Philadelphia.
To ensure you catch your PHL to PDL flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Philadelphia International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport. Here are the top stopovers between PHL and PDL:
Logan International Airport
Pearson International Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Philadelphia International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight is ر.ق. 1,314. A round-trip ticket right now is ر.ق. 3,134. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from PHL to PDL. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and bag a great deal.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from PHL to PDL.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
PHL's address is Industrial Highway and Island Road.
78.93% of flights taking off from Philadelphia International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Philadelphia International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Philadelphia. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near PHL. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
Book a hotel near PDL if you're taking a late Philadelphia International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Joao Paulo II Airport rental car and discover Ponta Delgada and beyond with your own set of wheels. Way 2 azores, ANC AZORES HOLIDAYS and addCar are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Joao Paulo II Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to central Ponta Delgada
From Joao Paulo II Airport, Ponta Delgada is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling by public transport takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
August is the busiest month for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Ponta Delgada in February.
Lock in your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport for August if you want to explore Ponta Delgada during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 24ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 12ºC and 17ºC. Search for cheap tickets from PHL to PDL around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Portugal
Ponta Delgada has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Portugal you'll want to see. Around 10 kilometres east of Ponta Delgada, a visit to Lagoa will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Praça Nossa Senhora da Graça, Zona Balnear de Santa Cruz and Núcleo Museológico do Presépio.
If you want to check out another major destination in Portugal, consider Angra do Heroísmo, about 177 kilometres north-west of Ponta Delgada. Letras de Angra, Palácio dos Condes de Sieuve de Meneses and Porto de Pescas de Porto Judeu are among its highlights.
