Flying from Seattle to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL): What you need to know
Seattle has a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Explore your options for booking a flight from Seattle to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) or Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE).
Joao Paulo II Airport is located in Ponta Delgada. The city runs on the UTC-1 timezone and is six hours ahead of Seattle.
Your flight from Seattle to PDL won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Seattle to PDL. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
SEA is around 23 kilometres from central Seattle. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Seattle to Joao Paulo II Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 81.27% of flights that depart SEA arrive at their destination on time.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
LKE is around 3 kilometres from central Seattle. It'll take 10 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Seattle to PDL flight? Kick back in a hotel near Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
About Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
Reserve a hotel close to PDL if you have a late flight from Seattle to Joao Paulo II Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and be in bed in no time flat:
Grab a Joao Paulo II Airport rental car and explore Ponta Delgada and beyond with your own set of wheels. Way 2 azores, ANC AZORES HOLIDAYS and addCar are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle around one week before your Seattle to Joao Paulo II Airport flight.
Getting from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to central Ponta Delgada
The centre of Ponta Delgada is about 3 kilometres from Joao Paulo II Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
317 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Joao Paulo II Airport. Return flights start at 639 €. These prices may change based on availability.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Seattle to PDL. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Affordable Seattle to Joao Paulo II Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Seattle to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL). August is when most people visit Ponta Delgada. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in February.
Book a Seattle to PDL plane ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Ponta Delgada to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Seattle to Joao Paulo II Airport in February when temperatures are between 12ºC (54ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF).
More about Ponta Delgada
Once you've booked your flight from Seattle to Joao Paulo II Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Ponta Delgada:
You'll find plenty of fantastic things to do in Ponta Delgada when you're ready to go sightseeing. Head straight for Portas da Cidade followed by Seazores and Walking Trail - Rocha da Relva.
Explore more of Portugal
Ponta Delgada is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Portugal waiting to be explored. About 161 kilometres north-west of Ponta Delgada, a trip to Angra do Heroísmo will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Monte Brasil Caldeira, Historical Institute of Terceira and Se Cathedral.
Around 274 kilometres west of Ponta Delgada, Horta is another favourite stop in Portugal. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Naturalist - Science & Tourism. Whale Watching, Church of the Holy Saviour and Cabeço do Fogo.
