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Among airlines operating Ponta Delgada to Funchal 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 Ponta Delgada and Funchal.

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

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 Ponta Delgada to Funchal.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $187 round-trip, compared to $490 via a layover through Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $12–$100 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 Ponta Delgada to Funchal most commonly pass through:

• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) - 98% of one-stop connections
• Porto (OPO) - 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 62% on the Ponta Delgada to Funchal route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $187 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $485, a difference of $298. 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 Ponta Delgada to Funchal route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 36 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Ponta Delgada to Funchal flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Funchal are Formosa Beach, Mercado dos Lavradores and Town Square. These are among the most viewed places in Funchal on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 8:20 am and lands at 10:13 am
• Latest: departs at 10:05 pm and lands at 11:58 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 53m.

A nonstop flight from Ponta Delgada to Funchal takes 1h 53m, covering 612 miles.

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.

One-way fares from Ponta Delgada to Funchal are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $82, which is 34% below the typical average for this route.

Azores Airlines is the only airline operating Ponta Delgada to Funchal flights. 78% of its flights are on time.

Evening 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 Porto (OPO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 00m, compared with 7h 20m via Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS).

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

Funchal Madeira Airport (FNC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Way2Azores
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• FunchalDrive Rent-a-car
• Drive on Holiday
• Sixt

Round-trip flights from Ponta Delgada to Funchal range from $169 to $492, with an average of $233 over the past 12 months. Anything below $169 counts as a good deal.