Very Light Jet
- Passengers4-6
- Flight time1h 06m
- Range2,180 km
- Guide priceUS$9,500 – US$13,500
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Fly private between Flores and Ponta Delgada from US$9,500 for a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV). Get an instant quote.
Private jet charter from Flores (FLW) to Ponta Delgada (PDL), and from Ponta Delgada (PDL) back to Flores (FLW).
As the crow flies, Flores to Ponta Delgada is roughly 509 kilometres — 316 miles, or 275 nautical miles.
From US$9,500 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Chartering a private jet from Flores to Ponta Delgada (and Ponta Delgada to Flores) ranges from US$9,500 for a very light jet like the Embraer Phenom 100EV, up to US$22,500 for a light jet such as the Cessna Citation CJ3+. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. With seating for 6-8, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 06m | 59 min – 1h 13m | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 03m | 57 min – 1h 09m | US$11,000 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 06m | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 05m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 03m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 03m | US$11,000 – US$15,500 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 02m | US$12,000 – US$17,000 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 00m | US$13,000 – US$18,500 | 6-8 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
What determines the price between Flores and Ponta Delgada? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Flores, Portugal: Flores Airport.
Ponta Delgada, Portugal: João Paulo II Airport.
| Flores Airport | João Paulo II Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | LPFL / FLW | LPPD / PDL |
| Longest hard runway | 4,593 ft | 8,192 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 112 ft | 259 ft |
The shorter runway on this pairing is 4,593 ft at Flores Airport, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,093 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,163 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 2,593 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,063 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,393 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,543 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 1,693 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,773 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 1,593 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,263 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,093 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,343 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 3,393 ft spare |
1,480 km 843 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,093 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,063 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,315 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,013 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 393 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,263 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 983 ft short |
4,600 km 3,963 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 337 ft short |
5,926 km 5,289 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 307 ft short |
6,400 km 5,763 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 99 ft short |
7,220 km 6,583 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 847 ft short |
7,400 km 6,763 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 707 ft short |
7,800 km 7,163 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 197 ft short |
7,400 km 6,763 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,407 ft short |
14,260 km 13,623 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 1,207 ft short |
11,112 km 10,475 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,407 ft short |
12,960 km 12,323 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 207 ft short |
11,945 km 11,308 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Corvo Airport (2,625 ft, 24 km)
Pick your slot and depart. Private charter between Flores and Ponta Delgada is built around your itinerary.
Private terminals mean check-in takes minutes. The 509 km flight is the fastest part of the door-to-door journey.
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Flores and Ponta Delgada.
Guide pricing on Flores–Ponta Delgada is published clearly: US$9,500 – US$22,500. Your confirmed quote is all-in.
Demand on Flores–Ponta Delgada comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
As a guide, charter ranges US$9,500 – US$22,500 one-way — from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 1h 06m gate to gate across the 509 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Very Light Jet, Light Jet. We lead with a very light jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Flores–Ponta Delgada departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Of course: Ponta Delgada to Flores runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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