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Flights from Ponta Delgada to San Diego

There are no direct flights from Ponta Delgada to San Diego. The fastest way is one stop via New York or Boston, about 18h 02m door to door (6 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 12h 28m
PDLSANEWR

Ponta Delgada to San Diego at a glance

Fastest journey12h 28mVia New York, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via New York or Boston

Best ways to fly from Ponta Delgada to San Diego

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
PDL New York (EWR) SAN
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, United Airlines
Fri11:30 PDL13:24 EWR6h 36m connection20:00 EWR22:32 SANUnited Airlines
3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 18h 02m
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PDL Boston (BOS) SAN
Leg 1: Azores Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways
Thu18:30 PDL20:03 BOS9h 57m connection06:00 BOS08:48 SANAzores Airlines + JetBlue Airways
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 21h 18m
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3
PDL Toronto (YYZ) SAN
Leg 1: Air Canada, Azores Airlines, WestJet · Leg 2: Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge
One airline, one ticket ~12h 28m
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4
PDL Montreal (YUL) SAN
Leg 1: Azores Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada
Self-transfer likely ~13h 28m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
7,973 km4,951 miles
Journey time
12h 28mon current schedules
Time difference
-7hSan Diego vs Ponta Delgada
Currency in San Diego
USD
Airports
PDL → SAN, CLD

Flights from Ponta Delgada to San Diego: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Ponta Delgada to San Diego?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in New York, Boston and Toronto. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Ponta Delgada to San Diego?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 28m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,973 km.
Where do you change planes between Ponta Delgada and San Diego?
The best connecting points are New York (EWR), Boston (BOS), Toronto (YYZ) and Montreal (YUL). United Airlines flies both legs via New York, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Ponta Delgada and San Diego?
Ponta Delgada: João Paulo II Airport (PDL). San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD).
What is the time difference between Ponta Delgada and San Diego?
San Diego is 7 hours behind Ponta Delgada.

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