Fly from the US to the Azores for as low as $484
Azores Airlines is currently offering cheaper than usual flights to Ponta Delgada in the Azores — a Portuguese archipelago famed for its stunning vistas, colorful food, exceptional wine and top-notch hiking trails.
You can currently find great fares in economy for flights departing the U.S. from New York and Boston.
All flights arrive at Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL), which sits on the largest island in the Azores: Sao Miguel.
Deal basics
Airline: Azores Airlines
Routes: From New York City and Boston to Ponta Delgada
How to book: Browse Google Flights or book directly with the airline
Travel dates: February to April and June through September
Book by: As soon as possible
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Sample flights
At the time of writing, the following flights were priced as listed. We cannot guarantee that the below round-trip flights will be available when you book, so act fast if any of them catch your eye.
- Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to PDL for $484, with one stop on the return leg (available February to March)
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to PDL for $493, nonstop (available February to April and September to December)
The cheapest economy option we were able to find departs Boston in either early or late March and returns two weeks later for just $484. You would have a nonstop outbound flight and a three-hour layover at Lajes Airport (TER) on Terceira Island (also in the Azores) during the return journey.
This itinerary would give you two full weeks to explore Ponta Delgada and partake in a spot of island hopping before returning home.
For a tiny bit more, you can fly nonstop in both directions from JFK for $493 during various months throughout the year. There's plenty of availability during the months listed above that would work well for one- or two-week breaks.
All economy simple fares include a carry-on bag and a personal item. If you're looking to include one checked bag weighing up to 23 kilograms (about 50 pounds), you can upgrade to an economy basic fare for $30 when booking.
Maximize your purchase
When booking flights, use a credit card that earns bonus points on airfare purchases, such as:
- Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (see rates and fees): 2 points per dollar spent on travel
- American Express® Gold Card: 3 points per dollar spent on airfare when booked directly through the airline or amextravel.com
- The Platinum Card® from American Express: 5 points per dollar spent on airfare when booked directly through the airline or American Express Travel® (on up to $500,000 of these purchases per calendar year, then 1 point per dollar)
- Chase Sapphire Reserve (see rates and fees): 8 points per dollar on all Chase Travel℠ purchases and 4 points per dollar on flights booked directly through the airline
- Citi Strata Premier® Card (see rates and fees): 3 points per dollar spent on air travel
Bottom line
If Europe is on your travel bucket list, Ponta Delgada in the Azores is a great destination with ample opportunity to expand your trip by exploring neighboring islands or regions in and around Portugal. You can currently get great deals on economy flights throughout the year with Azores Airlines.
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