Travelling from New York to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL): what you need to know
Planning your flight from New York to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) begins with finding the best airport to start your trip. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are the main departure points in New York.
The average duration of a direct flight from New York to Joao Paulo II Airport is 5 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Ponta Delgada is UTC-1, which is 3 hours ahead of New York. Joao Paulo II Airport is located in Ponta Delgada.
The most popular route is from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL), with 6 direct services every week. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from EWR to PDL is the 20:55 Azores Airlines service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 23:10 with United.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from New York to PDL.
Going away during a peak time like August? High seasons (like Thanksgiving, Christmas/New Year and spring break) can add another hour at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in New York
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
You can jump on a direct flight from New York to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) departing from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
When departing from EWR, you can take a direct flight from New York to Joao Paulo II Airport with United.
We make it a cinch to plan a flight from New York to PDL with a stopover. To see your options leaving from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between EWR and PDL include:
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
The distance from central New York to EWR is roughly 24 kilometres. Use travel apps like Google Maps for the best way to get there, whether you're driving or taking public transport.
In search of a convenient hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from New York to Joao Paulo II Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Planning to leave from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)? You can book a direct flight from New York to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) out of this popular hub.
From JFK, direct flights from New York to PDL can be booked with Azores Airlines.
Split up your flight from New York to Joao Paulo II Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick another place off your list. Some top stopovers between John F. Kennedy International Airport and PDL are:
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA)
Using public transport, you can travel from central New York to JFK in around 1 hour and 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 48 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before your flight from New York to PDL? Relax in a hotel near John F. Kennedy International Airport before your adventure officially starts. Check out these accommodation options:
About Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
Consider staying in a hotel near PDL if you're catching a late flight from New York to Joao Paulo II Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to central Ponta Delgada
Joao Paulo II Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from central Ponta Delgada. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 9 minutes.
It takes roughly 33 minutes to get there by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
193 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Joao Paulo II Airport. Return flights start from 423 €. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from New York to PDL, book your journey 1 month before your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for tickets from New York to Joao Paulo II Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Customise your trip by applying filters. Choose the number of stops, duration, and arrival and departure times to find the right flight from New York to Joao Paulo II Airport. You can also sort the results to see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' options first.
The best time to fly from New York to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
February is the quietest time of year to fly to Ponta Delgada. Alternatively, follow the crowds and get away in August. This is the most popular month for flights from New York to Joao Paulo II Airport, but the best time to go is your call.
Before booking a flight from New York to PDL, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Ponta Delgada, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 24ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from New York to Joao Paulo II Airport in February when temperatures average between 12ºC and 17ºC.
More about Ponta Delgada
Once you've booked your flight from New York to Joao Paulo II Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Ponta Delgada:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Portas da Cidade, Igreja Matriz de Sao Sebastiao and Igreja do Santo Cristo are must-visits when exploring Ponta Delgada.
Complete your Ponta Delgada trip with a car rental
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