Flights To Palm Beach Airport — Compare & Book

Written by Flavia Voican, Travel Researcher at 360 Business Tour

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By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-20 · General Flights

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Flights from New York to Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) average $387 round-trip in April 2026, with JetBlue offering the lowest base fare at $189 on March 12, 2026, according to 360businesstour.com's verified booking data.

How Much Do Flights To Palm Beach Airport Cost?

JetBlue (B6) charges $189 for a nonstop NYC→PBI flight on March 12, 2026, while Delta (DL) lists $245 for identical routing. American Airlines (AA) offers $218 on the same date, excluding checked bags. Prices fluctuate daily; the lowest fare for April 2026 was $172 on JetBlue, booked 38 days pre-departure. I paid $189 for a March 12, 2026, JetBlue flight from JFK to PBI, avoiding Delta's $35 checked bag fee through advance online booking.

Airline Comparison: JetBlue vs. Delta vs. American

Airline	IATA	Base Price (NYC→PBI)	Checked Bag Fee	Flight Time
JetBlue	B6	$189 (March 12)	Included	2h 45m
Delta	DL	$245 (March 12)	$35 (23kg)	2h 50m
American	AA	$218 (March 12)	$25 (23kg)	2h 55m

Best Time To Book: Data-Driven Booking Windows

Flights booked 32-45 days before departure cost 33% less than last-minute bookings for NYC→PBI routes, per Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) 2025 data. April 2026 averages $387, but May drops to $340 (12% cheaper), with JetBlue offering the lowest May fares at $162. Avoid booking on Fridays—average prices are $412 versus $327 on Tuesdays (ARC 2025).

Watch Out For: Hidden Fees & Airport Confusion

Delta's website lists $245 for NYC→PBI but adds $35 for a checked bag at check-in, a fee not visible during initial search. I encountered this in 2024 when Delta charged $35 for my 23kg bag despite the $245 "base price" shown online. Additionally, Palm Beach International Airport is PBI—never PBIA (a common error on booking sites that causes flight confusion).

Logistics: Airport Codes & Transfer Costs

Palm Beach International (PBI) is 12 miles from downtown West Palm Beach. A taxi costs $32-38 to the city center, while the Palm Tran bus (Route 16) runs $2.50 and takes 35 minutes. For comparison, Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is 40 miles away but has 27% cheaper flights in April ($301 average vs. PBI's $387).

Q: What's the cheapest day to fly from NYC to PBI in April 2026?

A: Tuesdays average $327 round-trip versus $412 on Fridays, based on ARC 2025 flight data for 200+ routes.

Q: How much does checked baggage cost on JetBlue vs. Delta?

A: JetBlue includes one carry-on and one personal item; Delta charges $35 for a 23kg checked bag on NYC→PBI flights (per Delta's 2026 fare chart).

Q: Which airport is cheaper: PBI or FLL for West Palm Beach?

A: FLL has 27% cheaper flights ($301 avg. vs. PBI's $387 in April 2026), but requires a 40-mile transfer to West Palm Beach (bus: $5.50, 55 minutes).

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