Flights Santa Maria (island) → Ponta Delgada
SMA → PDL
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 7.9/100 (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% | 19 min | 0.8% |
Airlines operating SMA-PDL
Frequently asked questions about SMA-PDL
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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.
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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.
