{ "response": { "Key": "LGA-PBI", "orig": { "code": "LGA", "type": "airport", "city": "New York City", "fullCity": "New York City, New York", "airport": "La Guardia Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "PBI", "type": "airport", "city": "West Palm Beach", "fullCity": "West Palm Beach, Florida", "airport": "Palm Beach Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from New York City to West Palm Beach?", "answer": "The flight from New York City (LaGuardia) to West Palm Beach is about 1,040 miles and typically takes 2 hours 59 minutes nonstop. The return leg is slightly shorter at 2 hours 52 minutes, a difference of seven minutes driven by prevailing winds.", "methodology": "Flight times and distances come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from New York City to West Palm Beach?", "answer": "Yes, there are nonstop flights from LaGuardia to West Palm Beach on JetBlue, Delta, and American (including American Eagle operated by Republic), all running daily. JetBlue offers the most frequency with up to ten daily departures, while Delta has five and American has two mainline plus two regional flights. The nonstop flight time is about three hours.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold. Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg. Stop counts, connecting hubs, and per-airline prices are drawn from a large sample of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. We group those fares by number of stops, by the hub airport a connection routes through, and by operating airline, and report each group's share of the sample alongside its lowest and median price.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "flight_schedule", "redeye_flights", "route_options" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in West Palm Beach?", "answer": "At Palm Beach International Airport (PBI), ground transportation options include taxis, ride‑share services (Uber, Lyft), rental cars, and the Palm Tran public bus (Route 44) which connects to the West Palm Beach Tri‑Rail station for regional rail access. Ride‑share and taxis offer the quickest door‑to‑door trip to downtown West Palm Beach in about 10–15 minutes, while rental cars provide flexibility for exploring the wider area. The bus is a low‑cost option but takes longer and runs on a fixed schedule. Ride‑share is the most commonly used mode thanks to its convenience and availability.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://airport-data.com/airport/PBI/", "title": "FAA Information about Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://airport-data.com/airport/pbi/maps.html", "title": "Palm Beach International Airport (pbi) - Map, Aerial Photo, Diagram", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palm%20Beach%20International%20Airport", "title": "Palm Beach International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-25T05:58:09Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palm_Beach_Airport", "title": "Palm Beach International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2003-08-04T00:44:33Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palm_Beach_Airport_(disambiguation)", "title": "Palm Beach Airport (disambiguation)", "time_published": "2026-05-06T01:44:18Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q4": { "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from New York City to West Palm Beach?", "answer": "Average fares from New York City to West Palm Beach bottom out around $203 in early September. The cheapest months overall are September ($204), January ($216), and October ($229), while the most expensive period is late December, when average fares climb to $318.", "methodology": "Seasonal fares come from Priceline's own air booking-summary archive, analysed in-house and refreshed monthly. For each day of the year we take a representative round-trip fare, a blend of the 25th-percentile and average ticket price over the route's bookings, and smooth the series into a seasonal curve; the half-month low and high and the monthly figures quoted here are averages of that curve. Thin and international routes borrow their seasonal shape from the nearest busy routes, with the price level anchored to the route's own bookings.", "toolsUsed": [ "seasonal_prices" ] }, "q5": { "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from New York City to West Palm Beach?", "answer": "For flights from New York City (LGA) to West Palm Beach (PBI), the optimal booking window is roughly 4 to 7 weeks before departure, when average fares bottom out around $161. Prices rise steeply inside three weeks, hitting $289 for same-day booking, and drift up slowly beyond two months out, so booking about 45 days ahead is the single best timing. Summer and holiday periods typically require booking even earlier, as demand pushes fares up sooner.", "methodology": "Booking-window guidance comes from the same monthly in-house analysis of Priceline's own air booking-summary archive. We aggregate the route's bookings by how many days before departure they were made, from about 180 days out to the day of travel, smooth the curve, and highlight the stretch of lead times with the lowest average fare. Thin and international routes borrow the curve shape from the nearest busy routes, anchored to the route's own price level. It reflects current fares and is refreshed monthly.", "toolsUsed": [ "booking_timing" ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from New York City to West Palm Beach?", "answer": "No nonstop red-eye flights operate from New York LaGuardia (LGA) to West Palm Beach (PBI). One connecting overnight itinerary was found: a Southwest flight departing LGA at 9:10 PM and arriving at the Nashville (BNA) connection hub at 10:40 PM the same night, followed by a long layover before continuing to PBI on Southwest.", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "redeye_flights" ] }, "q7": { "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from New York City to West Palm Beach?", "answer": "JetBlue, Delta, and American all fly nonstop from New York LaGuardia to West Palm Beach. JetBlue offers the most flights at 54 per week, with a median fare around $376. Delta runs 34 weekly flights at a median of $378, while American has 14 mainline flights (median $535) plus 12 more operated by Republic on its behalf. All three carriers operate daily service.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q8": { "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between New York City and West Palm Beach?", "answer": "Common layover cities include Atlanta, Charlotte, and Washington, D.C., which offer frequent flights and efficient connections, keeping total travel time competitive." }, "q9": { "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from New York City to West Palm Beach?", "answer": "On the LGA–PBI route, American Airlines has the strongest departure on-time record at 90.7% and a 0.8% cancellation rate. JetBlue, Delta, and Republic (operating for American) show lower on-time performance between 73–82% and higher cancellation rates of 2.3–6.4%.", "methodology": "On-time arrival and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; a flight counts as on time when it arrives within 15 minutes of schedule. Carriers are ranked by arrival on-time rate on this route, and the carrier list itself comes from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI).", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to West Palm Beach?", "answer": "February to April and November deliver pleasant temperatures and fewer visitors." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from New York City to West Palm Beach?", "answer": "Bring a Real ID or passport for identification, ensure your name matches the ticket, and carry a payment method for baggage and any required health documents." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in West Palm Beach?", "answer": "Palm Beach International is the only commercial airport serving West Palm Beach. It is located just 3 miles west of downtown, making it the convenient choice for all travellers." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to La Guardia Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From Midtown Manhattan, the fastest and most popular way to reach LaGuardia Airport is by taxi or ride‑share, typically taking 30–60 minutes and costing a moderate fare; ride‑shares like Uber and Lyft offer similar convenience with clear pick‑up zones at each terminal. Public transportation is the most affordable option — take the free Q70 LaGuardia Link bus from the Jackson Heights‑Roosevelt Avenue subway station (served by the E, F, M, R, and 7 trains), which runs frequently and connects directly to the terminals. Several authorized shuttle and van services also operate door‑to‑door, offering a middle ground in cost and convenience, especially for groups. Driving yourself is possible, but parking is expensive and traffic can be heavy; the airport has on‑site parking and a cell‑phone waiting lot for pick‑ups.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://laguardiaairport.com/transportation", "title": "Transportation Options - LGA LaGuardia Airport", "favicon": "https://laguardiaairport.com/images/shared/favicon/lga_favicon.ico", "time_published": "2026-02-19T01:05:56Z" }, { "url": "https://laguardiaairport.com/flights/connections-guide/travel-between-airports", "title": "Transferring Between Airports Guide - LGA LaGuardia Airport", "favicon": "https://laguardiaairport.com/images/shared/favicon/lga_favicon.ico", "time_published": "2026-02-17T19:35:41Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LaGuardia%20Airport", "title": "LaGuardia Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-29T22:41:56Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_accidents_and_incidents_at_LaGuardia_Airport", "title": "List of accidents and incidents at LaGuardia Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-14T16:18:19Z" }, { "url": "https://www.panynj.gov/port-authority/en/press-room/press-release-archives/2026-press-releases/the-port-authority-and-laguardia-gateway-partners--developer-and.html", "title": "THE PORT AUTHORITY AND LAGUARDIA GATEWAY PARTNERS, DEVELOPER AND OPERATOR OF LAGUARDIA AIRPORT’S TERMINAL B, ANNOUNCE PROJECT TO EXPAND CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE FOR ELECTRIC GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT", "time_published": "2026-05-13T00:00:00Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at West Palm Beach airport?", "answer": "West Palm Beach Airport does not have any on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods. The terminal closes overnight and passengers are restricted to landside areas, with a sleep-conducive common seating area near the Concourse C security checkpoint. Nearby hotels like the Delta Hotels by Marriott West Palm Beach, located about a mile away, offer shuttle service.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/palm-beach-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Palm Beach Airport Guide (PBI) - Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2026-05-29T21:55:08Z" }, { "url": "https://airport-data.com/airport/PBI/", "title": "FAA Information about Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palm%20Beach%20International%20Airport", "title": "Palm Beach International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-25T05:58:09Z" }, { "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/pbide-delta-hotels-west-palm-beach/overview/?", "title": "West Palm Beach Hotels | Delta Marriott Near PBI Airport", "time_published": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/pbide-delta-hotels-west-palm-beach/overview/", "title": "West Palm Beach Hotels | Delta Marriott Near PBI Airport", "time_published": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/pbide-delta-hotels-west-palm-beach/overview/?EM=DNM_DELTAWESTPALMBEACH.COM", "title": "West Palm Beach Hotels | Delta Marriott Near PBI Airport", "time_published": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from New York City to West Palm Beach?", "answer": "Nonstop flights from New York LaGuardia to West Palm Beach are typically operated with Airbus A320-100 and Airbus A220-200 aircraft by JetBlue, along with some Embraer 175 service from American Airlines. The exact aircraft varies by day and flight, but these three types are the most common on the route. Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these flights.", "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_aircraft" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from New York City to West Palm Beach?", "answer": "On the New York LaGuardia to West Palm Beach route, Delta and American Airlines are the alliance carriers, with Delta belonging to SkyTeam and American to oneworld. JetBlue also flies nonstop but is not part of any global alliance.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from New York City?", "answer": "At LaGuardia Airport, you have access to several premium lounges. In Terminal B, the Centurion Lounge and the Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club are available. In Terminal C, the Delta Sky Club offers a large, modern space with seasonally inspired food, a premium bar, and artwork. Eligibility varies: the Centurion Lounge admits American Express Platinum and Centurion cardholders, the Chase Sapphire Lounge admits Chase Sapphire Reserve and Priority Pass Select members, and the Delta Sky Club admits Delta Sky Club members, certain elite status holders, and premium cabin passengers. No other airline-branded lounges are confirmed at LGA.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.laguardiaairport.com/", "title": "LaGuardia Airport - LGA LaGuardia Airport", "favicon": "https://www.laguardiaairport.com/images/shared/favicon/lga_favicon.ico", "time_published": "2026-02-19T20:00:12Z" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/delta-reserve/LGA", "title": "American Express Lounges at LaGuardia Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/LGA", "title": "American Express Lounges at LaGuardia Airport | Amex US", "time_published": "2026-05-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/laguardia", "title": "Laguardia Airport LGA Lounges - LGA Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.delta.com/us/en/airports/united-states/new-york-city-sky-club-laguardia-airport-map", "title": "LaGuardia (LGA) Airport Map & Lounges | Delta Air Lines", "time_published": "2022-06-04T00:00:00Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from New York City to West Palm Beach?", "answer": "On New York City to West Palm Beach flights, baggage policies vary by airline and fare class. Basic economy often charges for both checked and carry-on bags, while standard economy typically includes a carry-on but may not include a free checked bag. Check your specific airline and fare for details." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from New York City to West Palm Beach?", "answer": "Flights from New York City to West Palm Beach typically offer Economy and standard recliner Business class; flat-bed Business and Premium Economy are not common on this short domestic route." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and premium cabin tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy typically does not." } } } }