Travelling from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL): what you need to know
The timezone in Ponta Delgada is UTC-1, which is three hours ahead of Washington DC.
To ensure you get on your IAD to PDL flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Washington Dulles International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between IAD and PDL include:
Logan International Airport
Pearson International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight is ₹ 52,616. A round-trip plane ticket is currently ₹ 72,653. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from IAD to PDL if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from IAD to PDL.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
74.39% of flights that take off from Washington Dulles International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Washington DC to Washington Dulles International Airport is around 56 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 3 hours 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to IAD:
Arriving at Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
Consider staying in a hotel near PDL if you're on a late Washington Dulles International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Explore without limits with a Joao Paulo II Airport rental car. Book your wheels from way 2 azores, ANC AZORES HOLIDAYS or addCar and find adventure across Ponta Delgada and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Joao Paulo II Airport about one week before you set off.
Getting from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to central Ponta Delgada
From Joao Paulo II Airport, Ponta Delgada is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Ponta Delgada. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Ponta Delgada, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC to 24ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from IAD to PDL in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC and 17ºC on average.
Explore more of Portugal
You've seen Ponta Delgada, now it's time to discover more of Portugal. Journey about 10 kilometres east to Lagoa to check off its leading attractions. From Praça Nossa Senhora da Graça to Zona Balnear de Santa Cruz and Núcleo Museológico do Presépio, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 177 kilometres north-west of Ponta Delgada, Angra do Heroísmo is another favourite stop in Portugal. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Letras de Angra, Palácio dos Condes de Sieuve de Meneses and Porto de Pescas de Porto Judeu.