West Palm Beach to Atlanta (PBI–ATL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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PBI–ATL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 546 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, KL, SK, VS, WS | 70 | 321, 739 | 1h41-2h03 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, KL, SK, VS, WS | |
| SGX SGX | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Atlanta from West Palm Beach
| Metric | PBI→ATL | FLL→ATL | OPF→ATL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PBI | – | 42 mi | 55 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 15 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 241 | 393 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 55m | 1h 26m | 1h 22m |
| Departure OTP | 57% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
PBI: EDT · ATL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in West Palm Beach, it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta.
MARTA Gold Line connects the airport to downtown Atlanta (16 min, $2.50) and Buckhead (30 min). Taxis have a flat rate of $30 to downtown, $38 to Buckhead. Ride-shares are typically $20–35.
The SkyTrain people mover links the Domestic and International terminals, rental car center, and Georgia International Convention Center.
Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause flight delays June through August. Winters are mild (2–10°C) with rare snowfall. Ice storms can shut down the airport when they hit.
Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most pleasant season for travel.
PBI–ATL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
West Palm Beach to Atlanta: South Florida's Delta Hub Link
PBI-ATL runs 3 to 5 daily nonstops, almost exclusively on Delta Air Lines from its Atlanta hub. Block time is 2 hours to 2 hours 10 minutes covering 691 miles. Delta sizes the aircraft to seasonal demand, running larger 737-900ERs and A321s during the winter high season when snowbird traffic fills the cabin. Summer frequencies may drop to 3 daily. Palm Beach International Airport is smaller and less congested than MIA or FLL, making it the preferred departure point for travelers in northern Palm Beach County, Martin County, and the Treasure Coast.
Connectivity and Seasonal Patterns
Atlanta is Delta's global hub, so PBI-ATL functions as a feeder route connecting South Florida to Delta's network. Passengers can connect at ATL to destinations across the US West, Midwest, Europe, and Latin America on single-ticket itineraries. The winter season from November through April is peak demand, when seasonal residents from the Northeast fill Palm Beach County. Summer load factors drop, and Delta sometimes reduces to 3 daily frequencies. PBI also competes with nearby Fort Lauderdale (FLL), which offers more carriers and higher frequency to ATL but requires a 45 to 60 minute drive south from West Palm Beach.