How to find cheap flights to Sao Jorge Island Airport (SJZ)
The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Sao Jorge Island Airport is 126 €. A return plane ticket to SJZ right now is 297 €.
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Around one month before heading off is a great time to book tickets to Fajã de Santo Amaro, where Sao Jorge Island Airport is located. This is the general recommendation if you want to lock in the lowest fares.
Click on 'Add nearby airports' during your search to boost your chances of scoring cheap flights to Fajã de Santo Amaro. This will give you more options for where to start and end your journey, as well as different fares.
Search for plane tickets to Sao Jorge Island Airport that include a stop. Taking the scenic route can help you save. After your results appear, select the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.
Best time to go to Fajã de Santo Amaro
June is usually the cheapest month to jump on a flight to Fajã de Santo Amaro.
To find the cheapest month for flights to SJZ, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
If you want to experience Fajã de Santo Amaro at its busiest, lock in your flights to SJZ for July. Being on holiday during peak seasons typically means more things to do than at other times.
Travel in February if you'd prefer to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Fajã de Santo Amaro are typically more affordable.
With averages of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF), August is when Fajã de Santo Amaro is at its warmest. Plan your visit around your weather preferences to make the most of your time here.
Temperatures are at their lowest in February, when they range from 11ºC (52ºF) to 16ºC (61ºF).
Want to visit when you're less likely to need an umbrella? July is the driest month in Fajã de Santo Amaro, averaging two days of rain.
December brings the wettest weather. You can expect around nine days of rainfall if you're heading there then.
Travelling to Sao Jorge Island Airport (SJZ): What you need to know
Take the fast track to Fajã de Santo Amaro with SATA Air Acores. This airline has direct flights to Sao Jorge Island Airport.
SATA Air Acores offers the most punctual service. Up to 56% of its flights into this airport land as planned, making it a wise choice when reserving your SJZ plane ticket.
Your flight will land in the UTC-1 timezone at SJZ.
Crawl into bed shortly after your flight to SJZ. Choose any of these stays near Sao Jorge Island Airport and you'll be catching z's in no time:
You can book a car hire in SJZ with popular companies like Ilha Verde, AUTATLANTIS and AzoreanWay. Turn the key and get ready to discover Fajã de Santo Amaro and beyond.
Flights departing from Sao Jorge Island Airport arrive as planned 66% of the time. This percentage tells you how the airport generally performs in terms of punctuality.
Sao Jorge Island Airport is located in Fajã de Santo Amaro, Azores, Portugal.
Getting to central Fajã de Santo Amaro from Sao Jorge Island Airport (SJZ)
SJZ is located about 40 kilometres from central Fajã de Santo Amaro.
After landing from your flight to SJZ, driving to the centre will take around 1 hour 20 minutes.
The right hotel can really level up your trip. Grab a room at one of these guest-approved picks in Fajã de Santo Amaro:
How to get to Angra do Heroísmo from Sao Jorge Island Airport (SJZ)
Off to the nearby city of Angra do Heroísmo? It's about 161 kilometres from SJZ. It'll take you around 4 hours 35 minutes to get there by cab or ride-share.
Allow roughly 41 hours 35 minutes if you're travelling to Angra do Heroísmo on public transport.
Travelling from Sao Jorge Island Airport (SJZ) to Horta
Located about 48 kilometres away, Horta is another city within easy reach of Sao Jorge Island Airport. It'll take you around 12 hours 40 minutes to make the journey by public transport from SJZ.
It takes 2 hours 25 minutes or so to drive to Horta.
Explore more of Portugal
Craving more adventure? Ponta Delgada offers a fresh angle on your visit to Portugal. It's about 241 kilometres south-east of Fajã de Santo Amaro and features Portas da Cidade, Seazores and Walking Trail - Rocha da Relva. The main airport for this city is Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL).
Another city in Portugal that could easily become a favourite is Lagoa. From Fajã de Santo Amaro, it's around 241 kilometres south-east and features highlights like Church of Santa Cruz and Zona Balnear de Santa Cruz. Work in a visit to Convento dos Franciscanos too.
Roughly 80 kilometres east of Fajã de Santo Amaro, Angra do Heroísmo is worth working into your travels. Big reasons to visit include Monte Brasil Caldeira, Historical Institute of Terceira and Se Cathedral.
