Award flights from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Ponta Delgada (PDL)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 3 programs for IAD→PDL. Lowest economy: 40,000 miles + $5.60 (United MileagePlus). Lowest premium economy: 114,297 points + $84.21 (Air Canada Aeroplan).
In economy, the lowest award seen was 40,000 miles + $5.60 with United MileagePlus on United Airlines flights; Air Canada Aeroplan needed the same points (40,000 points + $76.11). With Air Canada Aeroplan, premium economy started at 114,297 points + $84.21, about 2.9 times the points of its lowest economy award (40,000 points + $76.11).
Prices observed – ; newest observation .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
Compare programs by cabin
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 40,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops |  UA | 2 | 16 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $76.11 | 1 stop |  ACUA | 9+ | 14 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 156,900 pts + taxes not reported | 2 stops | AC TK TP | 9+ | 16 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | UA | 9+ | 16 | See dates | |
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 114,297 pts + $84.21 | 2 stops | ACUA | 5 | 14 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 306,600 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | TP | 7 | 16 | See dates |
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlus | 395,000 pts + $13.00 | 2 stops | TPUA | 2 | 1 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Air Canada Aeroplan and GOL Smiles.
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.
Washington Dulles (IAD) to Ponta Delgada (PDL) at a glance
- From
- Washington Dulles International, Washington, D.C., United States (IAD)
- To
- Joao Paulo II Airport, Ponta Delgada, Portugal (PDL)
- Programs with award space seen
- 3 of 3 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Air Canada (AC), Turkish Airlines (TK), TAP Portugal (TP), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Dec 2026 to Aug 2027
- Most dates with space
- 16 of 17 departure dates checked (United MileagePlus, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 2,768 miles (4,454 km), great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Ponta Delgada (PDL)
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | United MileagePlus | 395,000 pts + $13.00 | 2 | 2 stops | 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.
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 | — | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. AwardTool's list has no transfers from these US card programs to GOL Smiles.
Search, calendar and alerts from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Ponta Delgada (PDL)
Route calendar
Every departure date with open award seats on IAD→PDL for United MileagePlus and the other programs: a limited window on the free plan and 365 days with Pro.
Open the route calendarLive search
Search one date across programs to see current flights, seats and taxes before you transfer points.
Search Washington Dulles (IAD) to Ponta Delgada (PDL)How many miles or points you need from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Ponta Delgada (PDL)
- In economy, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 40,000 miles + $5.60; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
- In premium economy, Air Canada Aeroplan had the lowest observed award, 114,297 points + $84.21; see how many points you need with Air Canada Aeroplan.
Questions about award flights from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Ponta Delgada (PDL)
How many points does it take to fly from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Ponta Delgada (PDL)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 40,000 miles + $5.60 with United MileagePlus. United MileagePlus showed economy award space on 16 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 29, 2026, 17:36 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Ponta Delgada (PDL)?
3 programs in the last 30 days: Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 14 dates, premium economy 14 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 16 dates, premium economy 16 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 16 dates, premium economy 16 dates, business class 1 date). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Washington Dulles (IAD) 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 2 stops on itineraries including Air Canada, Turkish Airlines, TAP Portugal and United Airlines. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Washington Dulles (IAD) 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). GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy award. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Ponta Delgada (PDL)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
When do award seats open for flights from Washington Dulles (IAD) 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 and United MileagePlus about 337 days. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Aug 7, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.