Title: £54 Cheap Flights from Ponta Delgada to Santa Maria Island (PDL to SMA) - Expedia.co.uk

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# £54 Cheap Flights from Ponta Delgada (PDL) to Santa Maria Island (SMA)

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## Popular airlines from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to Santa Maria Island (SMA-Vila Do Porto)

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## Cheap Flights from Ponta Delgada (PDL) to Santa Maria Island (SMA)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £54 for one-way flights and £93 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

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Mon, 16 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar

PDL

São Miguel Island

SMA

Santa Maria Island

£93

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__Flight from Ponta Delgada to Santa Maria Island route information__
| Origin airport      | Joao Paulo II |
| ------------------- | ------------- |
| Destination airport | Vila Do Porto |
| Return price        | £93           |
| Distance            | 98 km         |
| 0                   |               |

## Compare flights from Ponta Delgada to Santa Maria Island easily and book with confidence

For travelling on business or for pleasure, Expedia makes it easy to book your flights from Ponta Delgada to Santa Maria Island. Operating between them flights per day, 2 airlines cover the route. And fly direct, getting you to Vila Do Porto in just hours. If you have a preferred carrier, use our advanced search tool to find the right flight from Joao Paulo II to Vila Do Porto. 

To make things even better, in the advanced search, you can also choose to fly economy, premium economy, business or first class, select your maximum number of stops, and pick your preferred departure and arrival time. You can also opt for refundable and direct flights. 

Grab a great deal on your flight from Joao Paulo II (PDL) to Vila Do Porto (SMA)

The easiest way to view the best deals on flights from Ponta Delgada to Santa Maria Island today is to enter your travel dates and hit search. From here, you can sort your results by price to see the cheapest flights first. Right now, return flights from Joao Paulo II to Vila Do Porto start at just £93 and range up to £93\. 

To find an even better deal, try 

- being flexible on your dates – midweek flights can be cheaper
- looking for other airports near Ponta Delgada and Santa Maria Island
- booking your flight during March, the cheapest month on this route
- varying your flight times – early morning and late at night are sometimes cheaper

Why you should book your Ponta Delgada to Santa Maria Island flight with Expedia!

We cater for all flight types, cabin classes and airlines. So whether you’re booking flights from Joao Paulo II to Vila Do Porto for a budget break or a business trip with a bit of pleasure thrown in, we make it easy to secure the seat that’s right for you. 

Thanks to our supersized inventory that offers great choice all in one place, you know you’ll get a great deal with Expedia. Especially if you bundle your flight together with your hotel, you will unlock amazing savings. For added peace of mind, you can choose flexible bookings or filter to find refundable options, so you won’t pay a fee to change your flight. 

## Frequently asked questions

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### Accommodation

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- [Vila do Porto Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Vila-Do-Porto-Hotels.d6095001.Travel-Guide-Hotels)

### Flights

- [Flights to Santa Maria Island ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Santa-Maria-Island.d3214.Travel-Guide-Flights)
- [Flights to Vila do Porto ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Vila-Do-Porto.d6095001.Travel-Guide-Flights)
- [Flights from Vila do Porto ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/6095001/flights-from-vila-do-porto)

### Packages

- [Santa Maria Island Holidays ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Santa-Maria-Island.d3214.Holidays-City-Breaks)
- [Visit Santa Maria Island ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Santa-Maria-Island.dx3214)
- [Vila do Porto Holidays ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Vila-Do-Porto.d6095001.Holidays-City-Breaks)

### Cars

- [Car hire near Santa Maria Island ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Santa-Maria-Island.d3214.Car-Hire-Guide)
- [Discount Car Rentals Rental Cars in Santa Maria Island ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Discount-Car-Rentals-Car-Rentals-In-Santa-Maria-Island.d3214-c11.Car-Rental-Guide-Suppliers)
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- [Island Car Rentals Rental Cars in Santa Maria Island ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Island-Car-Rentals-Car-Rentals-In-Santa-Maria-Island.d3214-c1132.Car-Rental-Guide-Suppliers)
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### Holiday Homes

- [Santa Maria Island Holiday Rentals ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Santa-Maria-Island-Holiday-Rentals.d3214.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)

### Other

- [Things to do in Santa Maria Island ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Maria-Island.d3214.Travel-Guide-Activities)

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