Washington to West Palm Beach (DCA–PBI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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B62433
B6 JetBlue
320
6:00 AM
EDT T2
8:27 AM
EDT
2h 27m
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AA2499
AA American
319
6:40 AM
EDT T2
9:20 AM
EDT
2h 40m
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AA2176
AA American
319
6:50 AM
EDT T2
9:33 AM
EDT
2h 43m
M T W T F S S
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AA3056
AA American
319
10:02 AM
EDT T2
12:46 PM
EDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
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AA2472
AA American
319
10:06 AM
EDT T2
12:46 PM
EDT
2h 40m
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AA2497
AA American
320
2:30 PM
EDT T2
5:08 PM
EDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
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AA1671
AA American
320
2:51 PM
EDT T2
5:34 PM
EDT
2h 43m
M T W T F S S
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AA1152
AA American
319
4:00 PM
EDT T2
6:40 PM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AA4753
AA American
E75S
4:00 PM
EDT T2
6:45 PM
EDT
2h 45m
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AA2355
AA American
319
5:11 PM
EDT T2
7:51 PM
EDT
2h 40m
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AS4736
AS Alaska
319
6:20 PM
EDT T2
9:00 PM
EDT
2h 40m
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AA1844
AA American
319
6:20 PM
EDT T2
9:00 PM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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B623
B6 JetBlue
BCS3
7:54 PM
EDT T2
10:31 PM
EDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
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AA2499
AA American
319
10:00 AM
EDT
12:26 PM
EDT
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
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AA2176
AA American
319
10:14 AM
EDT
12:42 PM
EDT
2h 28m
M T W T F S S
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AS4167
AS Alaska
319
1:26 PM
EDT
3:58 PM
EDT
2h 32m
M T W T F S S
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AA2472
AA American
319
1:26 PM
EDT
3:58 PM
EDT
2h 32m
M T W T F S S
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AA3056
AA American
319
1:27 PM
EDT
4:00 PM
EDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
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AS4202
AS Alaska
319
1:32 PM
EDT
4:00 PM
EDT
2h 28m
M T W T F S S
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B624
B6 JetBlue
320
4:27 PM
EDT
6:16 PM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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AA2497
AA American
320
5:59 PM
EDT
8:29 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AA1025
AA American
320
6:10 PM
EDT
8:45 PM
EDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AA1440
AA American
320
6:14 PM
EDT
8:45 PM
EDT
2h 31m
M T W T F S S
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AA1671
AA American
320
6:19 PM
EDT
8:50 PM
EDT
2h 31m
M T W T F S S
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B62334
B6 JetBlue
320
6:36 PM
EDT
8:59 PM
EDT
2h 23m
M T W T F S S
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AA4753
AA American
E75
7:54 PM
EDT
10:01 PM
EDT
2h 7m
M T W T F S S
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AA2355
AA American
319
9:21 PM
EDT
11:54 PM
EDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
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Washington to West Palm Beach
3 carriers, 71 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 71 Flights/wk 859 mi 1h 54m nonstop 75 1-stop hubs

DCA–PBI is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, JetBlue and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 859 miles in approximately 1h 54m. Beyond nonstop, 75 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DCA–PBI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 50 319, 320, E75S 2h38-2h45 100% Oneworld
B6 JetBlue 14 320, BCS3 2h27-2h37 100%
AS Alaska Airlines 6 319 2h40 100% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA, AS
320 Airbus A320 – AA, B6
BCS3 Airbus A220-300 – B6
E75S Embraer E175 STD – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS (56 flights/wk, 80%)
Unaffiliated: B6 (14 flights/wk, 20%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DCA to PBI direction.
Mon
10
flights
Tue
11
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
13
Nonstop flights
71
Outbound / wk
80
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to PBI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
75
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,346
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DCA → PBI
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
40%
Return
PBI → DCA
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DCA delays → PBI delays →

Other ways to reach West Palm Beach from Washington

Nearby airports with service to Palm Beach International Airport.
Metric DCA→PBI IAD→PBI BWI→PBI
Distance from DCA 23 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 15 2
Weekly flights 71 44 56
Flight time 1h 54m 1h 48m 2h 30m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of DCA with service to Palm Beach International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
West Palm Beach is 0 hours the same as Washington.
DCA: EDT · PBI: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 6:00 PM in West Palm Beach.
Distance & Flight Time
859 mi / 1,383 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 54m to 2h 45m.
Getting to DCA

The DC Metro (Yellow and Blue lines) connects the airport directly to downtown Washington in 15–25 minutes from most central stations ($2.25–$3.85 depending on distance and time of day). The Reagan National Airport station is inside the terminal complex with a direct indoor walkway. Metro runs from about 05:00 to midnight Sunday–Thursday, and until 01:00 on Friday–Saturday.Taxis and Uber/Lyft from the city centre cost $15–30 depending on destination and traffic. DCA is one of the most transit-accessible major US airports. Driving is straightforward via the George Washington Memorial Parkway; short-term parking at the terminal costs from $5 for 20 minutes. No personal vehicles are allowed to idle at arrivals; use the cell-phone lot or commercial pick-up zones.

DCA–PBI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Washington to West Palm Beach route.
Route details
Distance859 mi / 1,383 km
Flight time1h 54m to 2h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights71 out / 80 return
1-stop connections75 hubs
Origin: DCA
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: PBI
IATA / ICAOPBI / KPBI
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation19 ft / 6 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DCA to PBI flights.
Nonstop flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Palm Beach International Airport take approximately 1h 54m to 2h 45m. The route covers 859 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue.
There are approximately 71 nonstop flights per week from DCA to PBI. The return direction has about 80 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OPF, MYR, DAB, GSO, SAV, TPA, RSW, SRQ, TYS, GSP, AGS, LEX, TLH, BWI, EYW, MIA, SDF, CMH, JAX, BUF, IND, ALB, MEM, ECP, SGR, MDW, MSN, MKE, BTV, SAT, MSY, AVP, OMA, TUL, AUS, APA, SJU, SLC, PHX, LAS, DAL, GRR, SAN, SFO, ATL, CLT, BOS, MCO, NAS, CAK, EWR, JFK, AVL, RDU, LGA, YYZ, STL, PHL, DFW, CVG, HPN, YUL, HOU, BDL, ORD, PVD, PIT, IAH, DTW, BNA, CLE, CHS, MSP, DEN and LAX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PBI to DCA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAD, BWI and RIC. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DCA to PBI

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. With 71 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DCA to PBI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DCA to PBI ranges from 1 hours 54 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 859 miles (1,383 km). There are approximately 71 weekly flights outbound and 80 return, totaling 151 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

75 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via OPF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD), Baltimore (BWI) and Richmond (RIC).