Flying from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL): what you need to know
The timezone in Ponta Delgada is UTC-1, which is five hours ahead of Minneapolis.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your MSP to PDL flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between MSP and PDL include:
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
New York Newark Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport flight is R 7,836. A return fare right now is R 14,475. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MSP to PDL, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when looking for a flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from MSP to PDL.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport.
Handy information about Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
MSP's address is 6040 28th Avenue South.
77% of flights that take off from Minneapolis St Paul Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Minneapolis to Minneapolis St Paul Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes when using public transport.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near MSP. Whether you have an early flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near PDL instead:
Explore without limits with a Ponta Delgada Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from way 2 azores, ANC AZORES HOLIDAYS or addCar and discover more of Ponta Delgada and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Ponta Delgada Airport about one week before your trip.
When to fly to Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
August is the busiest month for flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Ponta Delgada in March.
When booking your flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Ponta Delgada, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MSP to PDL sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
You've seen Ponta Delgada, now it's time to discover more of Portugal. Travel around 10 kilometres east to Lagoa to check off its popular sights. From Church of Santa Cruz to Colecao Visitavel Matriz of thegoa and Núcleo Museológico do Presépio, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Portugal, consider Angra do Heroísmo, roughly 177 kilometres north-west of Ponta Delgada. Monte Brasil Caldeira, Historical Institute of Terceira and Se Cathedral are among its highlights.
