Award flights from Orlando (MCO) to Ponta Delgada (PDL)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 6 programs for MCO→PDL. Lowest economy: 30,000 miles + $26.50 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 57,500 miles + $63.00 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest premium economy: 40,000 miles + $57.40 (American Airlines AAdvantage).
In economy, the lowest award seen was 30,000 miles + $26.50 with American Airlines AAdvantage, against 34,700 points + $37.00 with Qantas Frequent Flyer, the next-lowest program. With American Airlines AAdvantage, business class started at 57,500 miles + $63.00, about 1.9 times the points of its lowest economy award (30,000 miles + $26.50).
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The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 30,000 pts + $26.50 | 2 stops |  AA BA IB | — | 33 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 34,700 pts + $37.00 | 1 stop | AABAIB WS | 1 | 31 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop |  4Y AC B6 EI+4 | 4 | 116 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $76.11 | 2 stops | AC UA | 9+ | 47 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 114,700 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | AAACBAIB+2 | 1 | 125 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 121,400 pts + $13.70 | 1 stop | WS | 7 | 46 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 40,000 pts + $57.40 | 2 stops | AABAIB | — | 16 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $28.90 | 3 stops | B6EI EW TP+1 | 9+ | 88 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 98,607 pts + $84.21 | 2 stops | ACUA | 9+ | 46 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 133,200 pts + $1,699.90 | 2 stops | AABA | 2 | 1 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 266,900 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | AATPWS | 7 | 73 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Delta SkyMiles.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 57,500 pts + $63.00 | 2 stops | AABAIB | — | 15 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 93,000 pts + $13.00 | 2 stops | B6EIEW LH+4 | 1 | 56 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 137,000 pts + $1,574.90 | 2 stops | AABA | 2 | 1 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 604,100 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | TP | 8 | 9 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Air Canada Aeroplan and Delta SkyMiles.
First class: not seen in the last 30 days.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Orlando (MCO) to Ponta Delgada (PDL) at a glance
- From
- Orlando International, Orlando, Florida, United States (MCO)
- To
- Joao Paulo II Airport, Ponta Delgada, Portugal (PDL)
- Programs with award space seen
- 6 of 6 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Eurowings Discover (4Y), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI), Eurowings (EW), Iberia (IB), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), Brussels Airlines (SN), TAP Portugal (TP) and 2 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Most dates with space
- 125 of 125 departure dates checked (GOL Smiles, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 3,235 miles (5,207 km), great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Ponta Delgada (PDL)
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | United MileagePlus | 44,000 pts + $9.60 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $28.90 | 9+ | 3 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | GOL Smiles | 604,100 pts + taxes not reported | 8 | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Best months to fly from Orlando (MCO) to Ponta Delgada (PDL) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44,000 pts + $9.60 (16 dates)MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $53.10 (2 dates)MileagePlus | 93,000 pts + $13.00 (16 dates)MileagePlus | |
| 44,000 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $28.90 (1 date)MileagePlus | 93,000 pts + $13.00 (16 dates)MileagePlus | |
| 44,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)MileagePlus | 140,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)MileagePlus | 295,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)MileagePlus | |
| 44,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)MileagePlus | 180,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)MileagePlus | 295,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)MileagePlus | |
| 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 49,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)MileagePlus | 180,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)MileagePlus | 395,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)MileagePlus |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Search Orlando (MCO) to Ponta Delgada (PDL)How many miles you need from Orlando (MCO) to Ponta Delgada (PDL)
- In economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 30,000 miles + $26.50; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In premium economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 40,000 miles + $57.40; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In business class, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 57,500 miles + $63.00; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
Questions about award flights from Orlando (MCO) to Ponta Delgada (PDL)
How many points does it take to fly from Orlando (MCO) to Ponta Delgada (PDL)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 30,000 miles + $26.50 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 33 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 9, 2026, 11:34 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 57,500 miles + $63.00 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 15 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 9, 2026, 11:34 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Orlando (MCO) to Ponta Delgada (PDL)?
6 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 33 dates, premium economy 16 dates, business class 15 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 47 dates, premium economy 46 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 46 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 125 dates, premium economy 73 dates, business class 9 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 31 dates, premium economy 1 date, business class 1 date); United MileagePlus (economy 116 dates, premium economy 88 dates, business class 56 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Orlando (MCO) to Ponta Delgada (PDL) on points?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 3 stops on itineraries including Eurowings Discover, American Airlines, Air Canada and JetBlue. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Orlando (MCO) to Ponta Delgada (PDL)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with MileagePlus (40,000 miles + $5.60) to $76.11 with Aeroplan (40,000 points + $76.11); in business class from $13.00 with MileagePlus (93,000 miles + $13.00) to $63.00 with AAdvantage (57,500 miles + $63.00). GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy and business-class awards. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Orlando (MCO) to Ponta Delgada (PDL)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Orlando (MCO) to Ponta Delgada (PDL) on points?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Aug 2027 departures, 30,000 miles + taxes not reported with AAdvantage (13 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Aug 2027 departures, 57,500 miles + taxes not reported with AAdvantage (4 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Orlando (MCO) to Ponta Delgada (PDL)?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Air Canada Aeroplan about 355 days, Qantas Frequent Flyer about 353 days, United MileagePlus about 337 days and 2 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 7, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.