Flying from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL): what you need to know
Ponta Delgada is four hours ahead of Washington DC and follows the UTC-1 timezone.
To ensure you catch your IAD to PDL flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Washington Dulles Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between IAD and PDL include:
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
Boston Logan International Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
Right now, R 4,963 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Washington Dulles Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 11,399. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from IAD to PDL, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport.
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Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport.
Handy information about Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
The address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Of all flights leaving Washington Dulles Airport, 77% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Washington DC to Washington Dulles Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near IAD:
Arriving at Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
If you have a late Washington Dulles Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near PDL:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Ponta Delgada Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from way 2 azores, ANC AZORES HOLIDAYS or addCar and explore beyond Ponta Delgada's main sights.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Ponta Delgada Airport around one week before you set off.
Getting from Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL) to central Ponta Delgada
Ponta Delgada Airport to central Ponta Delgada has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 20 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
August is the busiest month for flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Ponta Delgada in March.
Book your flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport for August if you want to explore Ponta Delgada during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from IAD 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
You've visited Ponta Delgada, now it's time to explore other parts of Portugal. Journey about 10 kilometres east to Lagoa to check off its top sights. From Church of Santa Cruz to Colecao Visitavel Matriz of thegoa and Núcleo Museológico do Presépio, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Angra do Heroísmo is another sought-after destination in Portugal and is around 177 kilometres north-west of Ponta Delgada. No journey is complete without visiting Monte Brasil Caldeira, Historical Institute of Terceira and Se Cathedral.