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Among airlines operating Funchal to Ponta Delgada flights:

• Azores Airlines: offers free seat selection
• TAP AIR PORTUGAL: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Azores Airlines operates flights between Funchal and Ponta Delgada.

Flights from Funchal to Ponta Delgada usually depart from Funchal Madeira (FNC) and arrive at Ponta Delgada Nordela (PDL).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Azores Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• TAP AIR PORTUGAL: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Funchal to Ponta Delgada.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $175 round-trip, compared to $363 via a layover through Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $11–$91 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Azores Airlines and TAP AIR PORTUGAL. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Connecting flights from Funchal to Ponta Delgada most commonly pass through:

• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) - 98% of one-stop connections
• Lajes (TER) - 2% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 53% on the Funchal to Ponta Delgada route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $155 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $326, a difference of $171. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Funchal to Ponta Delgada route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 58 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Funchal to Ponta Delgada flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

A nonstop flight from Funchal to Ponta Delgada takes 1h 56m, covering 612 miles.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Funchal to Ponta Delgada:

• Earliest: departs at 5:35 am and lands at 7:31 am
• Latest: departs at 3:00 pm and lands at 4:56 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 56m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 54% above the route average of $197. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Azores Airlines is the only airline operating Funchal to Ponta Delgada flights. 82% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 57m, compared with 15h 34m via Lajes (TER).

Ponta Delgada is 1 hour behind Funchal (Azores Time vs Western European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Ponta Delgada Nordela Airport (PDL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Way2Azores
· Ilha Verde
· Sixt
· FunchalDrive Rent-a-car
· Micauto

Round-trip flights from Funchal to Ponta Delgada range from $145 to $331, with an average of $197 over the past 12 months. Anything below $145 counts as a good deal.