Flights Santa Maria (island) → Ponta Delgada
SMA → PDL
How long is the flight from Santa Maria (island) to Ponta Delgada?
The flight from Santa Maria (island) (SMA) to Ponta Delgada (PDL) takes about 32 min. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects the island city of Santa Maria to Ponta Delgada, utilizing both Airbus A320 and De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q aircraft. The destination airport in Ponta Delgada, which opened in 1969, serves over 1.8 million passengers annually.
The Santa Maria (island) (SMA) → Ponta Delgada (PDL) route is operated by TAP Portugal. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 8/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Ponta Delgada the average ATFM delay is 0.0 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). Departing from Santa Maria (island) the average ATFM delay is 0.0 minutes.
Heading to Ponta Delgada: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Santa Maria (island) (SMA) to Ponta Delgada (PDL) heads north-west for about 97 km, a flight time of roughly 32m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Santa Maria (island) the average ATFM delay is 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Ponta Delgada it is 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAP Portugal (TP) | 73% | 17 min | 0.9% |
Airlines operating SMA-PDL
Frequently asked questions about SMA-PDL
The flight from Santa Maria (island) (SMA) to Ponta Delgada (PDL) takes about 32 min. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: TAP Portugal.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Ponta Delgada, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The Santa Maria (island)-Ponta Delgada route is about 97 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.
