West Palm Beach to New York (PBI–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PBI–JFK is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. JetBlue, Delta Air Lines and TWY lead the route. The flight covers 1,030 miles in approximately 2h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 161 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 JetBlue Also: EY, HA, JL, KQ, LO, QR, SQ, TK, TP | 40 | 223, 320 | 2h45-2h57 | – | EY, HA, JL, KQ, LO, QR, SQ, TK, TP | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KE, LY, SK, VS | 21 | 319, 738 | 2h54-2h59 | SkyTeam | AF, KE, LY, SK, VS | |
| TWY TWY | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach New York from West Palm Beach
| Metric | PBI→JFK | FLL→JFK | OPF→JFK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PBI | – | 42 mi | 55 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 26 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 220 | 479 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 44m | 2h 47m | 2h 30m |
| Departure OTP | 0% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
PBI: EDT · JFK: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in West Palm Beach, it's 6:00 PM in New York.
AirTrain to Jamaica Station (8–10 min, $8.50) connects to the NYC subway A/E trains and LIRR. Total fare to midtown Manhattan is $9.25 via subway or $10–15 via LIRR; both take 50–70 minutes total. NYC taxis from JFK to Manhattan are metered (flat rate only applies to the Manhattan-to-JFK direction); expect $50–70 plus tolls.Ride-shares from JFK pick up at the designated lot; follow signs rather than waiting at terminal curbs. Car services and shared vans to Manhattan are available from the Ground Transportation desks.
Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. July–August averages 25–32°C with high humidity and frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause ground delays. Nor'easters hit December through March, occasionally dumping 30–60 cm of snow and causing widespread cancellations. JFK is slower to recover than inland airports due to wind exposure.
Fog is a disruption risk in spring. Fall (September–October) offers the most stable flying weather. Hurricane remnants reach New York in September–October. Sandy-level events are rare but possible.
PBI–JFK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PBI to JFK
Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue, Delta Air Lines and TWY. With 220 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PBI to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PBI to JFK ranges from 2 hours 44 minutes to 2 hours 59 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,030 miles (1,657 km). There are approximately 220 weekly flights outbound and 142 return, totaling 362 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
161 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via ISM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Miami (OPF) and Miami (MIA).