Flights to Velas (SJZ)

Last updated: Sep 10, 2026

Sao Jorge Airport is an airport serving Velas, Portugal.

Right now there are 2 airports in 1 country connected to Velas, 2 of them domestic, with 1 airline flying scheduled passenger traffic.

Velas's longest nonstop connection is Ponta Delgada (PDL), 149 miles, offered by SATA Air Açores.

Airlines serving Velas

SATA Air Açores2 destinations

Popular routes to Velas

The places connected to Velas on the most scheduled services, busiest first.

Lajes (TER)59 mi
Ponta Delgada (PDL)149 mi

Information on Points & Miles

Distance matters when booking with points and miles: several loyalty programs price award flights in distance bands. Each list below adds the non-stop routes to Velas not already shown in a shorter great-circle distance band.

Which places within 500 miles can reach Velas non-stop?

Lajes (TER)59 mi
Ponta Delgada (PDL)149 mi

Domestic flights to Velas

Lajes (TER)59 mi
Ponta Delgada (PDL)149 mi

Alternative airports near Velas

Pico Island (PIX)16 mi / 26 km
Santa Cruz da Graciosa (GRW)31 mi / 50 km
Horta (HOR)31 mi / 50 km
Lajes (TER)59 mi / 95 km
Ponta Delgada (PDL)149 mi / 240 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the official name of airport SJZ?

The airport's official name is Sao Jorge Airport. On Roame and most flight schedules, you will find it under the code SJZ.

What is the airport code for Sao Jorge Airport?

The IATA airport code for Sao Jorge Airport is SJZ. Enter SJZ in Flightmap whenever you want to use this exact airport.

Where is Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ)?

Sao Jorge Airport serves Velas, Portugal. Flightmap uses the airport's exact coordinates, so nearby airports and route distances stay tied to SJZ, not just the broader city.

How can I explore flights to Velas (SJZ)?

Open the map with Anywhere as your starting point and SJZ as the destination. Each result keeps the route pointed toward Velas, and you can narrow it by airline, alliance, aircraft, mileage program, and nonstop service.

Does Flightmap show direct and connecting flights to Velas?

Yes. Flightmap separates nonstop routes from destinations that need a connection, and the Nonstop only control lets you focus on direct service to SJZ.

Can I look for award flights to Velas (SJZ)?

Yes. When Roame has observed award availability for a route to SJZ, signed-in members can see the lowest points price by cabin and the related carrier fees, then continue to the full award search.