Flying from Washington DC to Palm Beach International Airport (PBI): what you need to know
Your next great adventure starts at one of Washington DC's main airports, Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Check out your options for booking a flight from Washington DC to Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) leaving from either of these bases.
2 hours 40 minutes is the average journey time for a direct flight from Washington DC to Palm Beach International Airport.
West Palm Beach's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Washington DC. Palm Beach International Airport is located in West Palm Beach.
The busiest route is from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Palm Beach International Airport (PBI), with 293 direct weekly services. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from DCA to PBI is the 06:20 jetBlue option. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the final departure is at 21:45 with Southwest Airlines.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Washington DC to PBI.
If you're travelling during a peak month like July, get to the terminal even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer during high seasons like Christmas, New Year and spring break.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Washington DC to Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) take off from this terminal.
When jetting out of DCA, you can take a direct flight from Washington DC to Palm Beach International Airport with jetBlue.
DCA is approximately 8 kilometres from central Washington DC. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy traveller tool will give you the quickest route and your public transport options.
Catching an early flight from Washington DC to Palm Beach International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near Ronald Reagan National Airport:
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Looking to fly out of Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)? You can reserve a direct flight from Washington DC to Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) out of this busy hub.
When leaving from IAD, you can pick from a variety of airlines that have direct flights from Washington DC to PBI. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat with any of these:
You can get to IAD from the centre of Washington DC in approximately 51 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport takes roughly 3 hours and 26 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Washington DC to PBI, unwind in one of these hotels close to Washington Dulles International Airport:
About Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Washington DC to Palm Beach International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PBI instead:
Getting from Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) to central West Palm Beach
Palm Beach International Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from central West Palm Beach. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 11 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 48 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)
Lock in a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Palm Beach International Airport from $126 or travel return from just $279. Prices are accurate at the time of listing and may change based on availability when you book.
You're more likely to score flight tickets from Washington DC to PBI if you book 8 months ahead. We crunched the flight price data and found that's the time fares on this route are generally at their lowest.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Washington DC to Palm Beach International Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Washington DC to Palm Beach International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit West Palm Beach. If you want a more peaceful vibe, go in May.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for West Palm Beach. The warmest month is August. Book your flights from Washington DC to PBI during then and you can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 32ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Washington DC to Palm Beach International Airport in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 13ºC and 25ºC on average.
More about West Palm Beach
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All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Clematis Street, Palm Beach Zoo at Dreher Park and Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society are attractions you won't want to skip in West Palm Beach.
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