Flying from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL): what you need to know
The timezone in Ponta Delgada is UTC-1, which is four hours ahead of Minneapolis.
Leave plenty of time to catch your MSP to PDL flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between MSP and PDL include:
Pearson International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight is ₹ 62,607. A round-trip ticket is currently ₹ 101,325. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from MSP to PDL. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when looking for your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from MSP to PDL by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
MSP's address is 6040 28th Avenue South.
When it comes to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77.37% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Minneapolis to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to MSP? If you've booked an early flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
Consider booking a hotel near PDL if you have a late Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Explore without limits with a Joao Paulo II Airport rental car. Book your wheels from way 2 azores, ANC AZORES HOLIDAYS or addCar and experience more of Ponta Delgada and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Joao Paulo II Airport around one week ahead.
Getting from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to central Ponta Delgada
Joao Paulo II Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from central Ponta Delgada. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
The quietest month for a flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Ponta Delgada based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport for August if you want to visit Ponta Delgada during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 24ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from MSP to PDL in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 12ºC and 17ºC on average.
Explore more of Portugal
You've done Ponta Delgada, now it's time to explore other corners of Portugal. Travel around 10 kilometres east to Lagoa to check off its top attractions. From Praça Nossa Senhora da Graça to Zona Balnear de Santa Cruz and Núcleo Museológico do Presépio, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another corner of Portugal, consider Angra do Heroísmo, roughly 177 kilometres north-west of Ponta Delgada. Letras de Angra, Palácio dos Condes de Sieuve de Meneses and Porto de Pescas de Porto Judeu are key highlights.
