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Cheap flights from Terceira to Horta

Cheap flights from Terceira to Horta are usually connecting tickets sold by SATA Air Acores, Portug, TAP Portugal or SATA Azores Airlines, because Lajes and Horta have no nonstop service between them. Both cities are in Portugal; Terceira departs from Lajes and arrives at Horta airport, so the whole journey stays within the Azores and the main choice is the connection time rather than a long-haul sector.

Cheapest monthJune
Airlines4
Direct flightswith a stop
Distance125 km
Direct flight time *0 h 36 min
Updated 4 Nov 2026

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Prices found on this route

Lowest fare found per airline in recent searches — click to search that date on kissandfly.com

AirlineFlightRatingDatePrice fromSearch
SATA Air AcoresSATA Air AcoresSPwith a stop—25 Mar 2027from $103Search 25 Mar 2027
TAP PortugalTAP PortugalTPwith a stop★★★★★ 4.021 Nov 2026from $401Search 21 Nov 2026
SATA Azores AirlinesSATA Azores AirlinesS4with a stop—21 Nov 2026from $411Search 21 Nov 2026
PortugPortugNIwith a stop—9 Nov 2026from $449Search 9 Nov 2026

Source: fares found by Tickets Travel Network search engines, snapshot of 4 November 2026. Prices are converted to USD at an approximate rate; the exact price is shown on the booking site.

Price by month

Lowest fare found for each month in recent searches. Cheapest month: June — from $99.

MonthPrice fromDate
November 2026from $4499 Nov 2026
December 2026from $54421 Dec 2026
January 2027from $1031 Jan 2027
March 2027from $10325 Mar 2027
April 2027from $10412 Apr 2027
June 2027from $9926 Jun 2027
July 2027from $2842 Jul 2027
August 2027from $10510 Aug 2027

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Airports on this route

Distances are straight-line from the city centre

CityAirportTo centre
TerceiraLajes TER12 km
HortaHorta HOR7 km

Route on the map

TerceiraHorta125 km
Terceira – Horta: 125 km in a straight line; Portugal is highlighted. Land outlines: Natural Earth.

When to fly

Book far enough ahead to compare the connecting itineraries, since the cheaper seats on the short Azores legs are often the first to go, and a longer connection can be worth more than a slightly lower fare. June is the cheapest month in the data, while July and August sit in the school-holiday and summer period, and December and January cover the winter holidays; October, November, March and April are the other months with shown prices, so check the calendar rather than assuming a steady pattern.

Airlines and what to expect

SATA Air Acores is the natural starting point for this Azores hop, with TAP Portugal, SATA Azores Airlines and Portug listed as the other carriers on the route; with no nonstop service, every option connects, and differences come down to fare rules, baggage and connection points rather than flight time alone.

Arriving — Horta

On arrival at Horta, the first job is the transfer into town: small-island airports usually rely on taxis and a limited local bus service, so confirm what is running on your arrival day, especially for late or early flights, and build in time for the first hours in Horta. Horta airport is the arrival point for this route, and Terceira's Lajes is the departure point, so keep both names in mind when you check your booking and your ground transport.

Before you go: Portugal

Currency
EUR (€)
Power sockets
Type C, F · 230 V
Language
Portuguese
Emergency number
112
Driving side
right
Calling code
+351
Internet domain
.pt
EU / Schengen
EU member, Schengen area
Population of Horta
14 k (2021)
Time zone
UTC+00 (Europe/Lisbon)

Country facts: Wikidata

Check before you book

  • Check whether bags, seat selection and changes cost extra on the fare you choose.
  • Check which connection and airport combination your ticket uses before you pay.
  • Check Lajes as your Terceira departure airport, since the city is not served by a second airport.
  • Check ID and entry rules for Portugal before travel.
  • Check June against July and August on the price calendar before fixing dates.
  • Check whether your return or onward flight leaves enough connection time.

Frequently asked questions

Terceira – Horta: when is it cheapest to fly?

The lowest price in recent searches was found for June 2027 — $99. Prices change daily; check the live price in the search.

Terceira – Horta: which airlines fly this route?

Airlines with offers on this route: SATA Air Acores, TAP Portugal, SATA Azores Airlines, Portug.

Terceira – Horta: are there direct flights?

Only connecting flights were available in recent searches.

How long is the flight from Terceira to Horta?

The distance is about 125 km, so a non-stop flight takes roughly 0 h 36 min. Only connecting flights were found recently; a stop adds a few hours.

Which airports serve Terceira – Horta?

Terceira: Lajes (TER). Horta: Horta (HOR).

What is the time difference between Terceira and Horta?

Horta is in the same time zone as Terceira.

Terceira — more routes

ToAirlineFlightDatePrice from
Ponta DelgadaSATA Air Acoresdirect2 Dec 2026from $91
Flores IslandSATA Air Acoresdirect16 Feb 2027from $99
MilanTAP Portugalwith a stop8 Nov 2026from $192
MadeiraTAP Portugalwith a stop6 Nov 2026from $196
LisbonTAP Portugaldirect5 Nov 2026from $212
WarsawTAP Portugalwith a stop11 Jul 2027from $242
PortoTAP Portugalwith a stop20 Dec 2026from $344
HortaPortugwith a stop9 Nov 2026from $449

Horta — flights from other cities

FromAirlineFlightDatePrice from
WarsawTAP Portugalwith a stop28 Nov 2026from $349
TerceiraPortugwith a stop9 Nov 2026from $449

Nearby alternatives

Airports within reach of Terceira / Horta that also have this destination — sometimes far cheaper

RouteDistanceFlightDatePrice from
Terceira → Sao Jorge Island37 km from Hortadirect18 Nov 2026from $65
Terceira → Pico Island27 km from Hortadirect8 Nov 2026from $130
Search on kissandfly.com · $103