{ "response": { "Key": "LAX-PBI", "orig": { "code": "LAX", "type": "airport", "city": "Los Angeles", "fullCity": "Los Angeles, California", "airport": "Los Angeles Intl 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 Los Angeles to West Palm Beach?", "answer": "The flight from Los Angeles to West Palm Beach is about 2,330 miles and typically takes 5 hours 2 minutes nonstop. The return leg is longer at 5 hours 52 minutes, a difference of 50 minutes due to 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 Los Angeles to West Palm Beach?", "answer": "JetBlue is the only airline flying nonstop from Los Angeles to West Palm Beach, with one daily flight departing at 11:25 AM. The flight operates every day of the week and takes about 5 hours eastbound (around 5 hours 50 minutes on the return).", "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.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "flight_schedule" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in West Palm Beach?", "answer": "At Palm Beach International Airport (PBI), ground transportation to West Palm Beach is straightforward. Taxis and ride-share services like Uber and Lyft are readily available curbside, offering the quickest door-to-door option in about 10 minutes. The Palm Tran Route 44 bus provides an economical public transit link to downtown, though it's slower and less frequent. All major car rental companies have desks on-site, giving flexibility for exploring the area. Ride-share is the most popular choice for its balance of speed and cost.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "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" } ] }, "q4": { "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to West Palm Beach?", "answer": "Average fares from Los Angeles to West Palm Beach bottom out around $318 in late January, with the cheapest months overall being September ($327), January ($328), and February ($339). The most expensive time to fly is late December, when average fares climb to around $425, making December the priciest month at $405.", "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 Los Angeles to West Palm Beach?", "answer": "For Los Angeles to West Palm Beach, the best fares come when you book 2-5 weeks ahead, with the single cheapest day being about 30 days before departure at $301. Summer and holiday periods shift this earlier, so for those peak travel times you should start looking 6-8 weeks out, since prices climb noticeably once you're inside about 3 weeks.", "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 Los Angeles to West Palm Beach?", "answer": "No nonstop red‑eye flights operate from Los Angeles to West Palm Beach, but connecting itineraries whose long leg is an overnight flight are available. For example, Southwest offers a red‑eye from LAX departing around 10:35 PM and arriving at Baltimore (BWI) at 6:30 AM, then connecting to West Palm Beach; similar overnight legs exist via Orlando (MCO) arriving at 6:40 AM, Chicago (ORD) arriving at 5:00 AM on American, Charlotte (CLT) arriving at 7:15 AM on American, and Nashville (BNA) arriving at 5:15 AM on Southwest. All of these overnight legs land in the early morning hours (between 5:00 AM and 7:15 AM), and each requires a connecting flight to reach West Palm Beach.", "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 Los Angeles to West Palm Beach?", "answer": "JetBlue operates the only nonstop service from Los Angeles to West Palm Beach, with one daily flight. No other airlines offer direct flights on this route, though connecting options are available through various hubs. Fare data for JetBlue's nonstop service is not provided here, so typical pricing isn't available.", "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 Los Angeles and West Palm Beach?", "answer": "Common layover cities for this route include Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, and Houston. These hubs offer frequent connections, efficient transfer processes, and competitive total travel times, often keeping the journey under 8 hours." }, "q9": { "question": "How reliable are on‑time arrivals on this route from Los Angeles to West Palm Beach?", "answer": "JetBlue operates the nonstop from Los Angeles to West Palm Beach, with an on-time arrival rate of 86% and a cancellation rate of 0%. That makes it the most reliable carrier on this route.", "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": "March to May offers warm, dry days and smaller crowds before summer heat and humidity peak." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Los Angeles to West Palm Beach?", "answer": "For this domestic flight, bring a Real ID or valid passport, ensure your ID matches your ticket, and have a payment method for any baggage fees." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in West Palm Beach?", "answer": "West Palm Beach is served solely by Palm Beach International Airport, located about 3 miles west of downtown and close to beaches and attractions." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to Los Angeles Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From downtown Los Angeles to LAX, the FlyAway bus from Union Station is a popular nonstop shuttle that takes about 35–50 minutes and costs $12.75. Ride‑share services like Uber and Lyft offer door‑to‑terminal convenience, typically the fastest option outside peak traffic but more expensive than public transit. Taxis are available with metered fares, while driving yourself means dealing with traffic and paid parking. Public transit via Metro Rail and connecting shuttles is the cheapest but slowest choice.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transportation_in_Los_Angeles", "title": "Transportation in Los Angeles", "time_published": "2026-04-19T06:12:49Z" }, { "url": "https://www.flylax.com/en/lax-traffic-and-ground-transportation", "title": "Getting To, From, and Around LAX | LAX", "time_published": "2025-02-09T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transportation%20in%20Greater%20Los%20Angeles", "title": "Transportation in Greater Los Angeles", "time_published": "2026-04-28T21:35:36Z" }, { "url": "https://www.flylax.com/lax-traffic-and-ground-transportation", "title": "Getting To, From, and Around LAX | LAX", "favicon": "https://www.flylax.com/themes/custom/lawa/images/lax-favicon.png" }, { "url": "https://www.lawa.org/lawa-environment/environmental-programs/lawa-rideshare/additional-info/rideshare-related-links", "title": "Rideshare Related Links | Los Angeles World Airports", "time_published": "2025-05-07T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at West Palm Beach airport?", "answer": "Palm Beach International Airport does not have an on-site hotel, capsule hotel, or sleeping pods inside the terminal. However, the Delta Hotels by Marriott West Palm Beach is located just one mile from the airport and offers a complimentary local shuttle for easy access.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "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" } ] }, "q15": { "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Palm Beach Intl Airport?", "answer": "Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) provides free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal for all passengers. There is a chapel located on the second level of the main terminal, near Concourse B, offering a quiet space for prayer and reflection. Currency exchange services are not available at the airport.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palm%20Beach%20International%20Airport", "title": "Palm Beach International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-25T05:58:09Z" }, { "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_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://airport-data.com/airport/F45/", "title": "FAA Information about North Palm Beach County General Aviation Airport (F45)", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DJT_Airport", "title": "Palm Beach International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2003-08-04T00:44:33Z" } ] }, "q16": { "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Los Angeles and West Palm Beach airports?", "answer": "Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) offers accessible shuttles, wheelchair assistance, and programs like the Autism Flight Experience; travelers should contact their airline or LAWA's ADA office at least 48 hours in advance to arrange services. West Palm Beach's Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) provides accessible facilities and assistance through its airline partners and airport operations, though specific children's play areas are not detailed; similarly, passengers should request help from their airline ahead of time.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://flylax.com/lax-it", "title": "LAX It | LAX", "favicon": "https://flylax.com/themes/custom/lawa/images/lax-favicon.png" }, { "url": "https://lawa.org/ada", "title": "Traveler INFORMATION FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITY | Los Angeles World Airports", "favicon": "https://lawa.org/themes/custom/lawa/images/lawa-favicon.png" }, { "url": "https://www.lawa.org/news-releases/2017/news-release-56", "title": "ON THE 27TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS REMINDS PASSENGERS OF THE PROGRAMS AND AMENITIES AT LAX AIMED AT MAKING TRAVEL EASIER AND SAFER FOR PEOPLE OF", "time_published": "2017-07-26T13:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los%20Angeles%20International%20Airport", "title": "Los Angeles International Airport", "time_published": "2026-05-01T10:18:21Z" }, { "url": "https://www.flylax.com/lax-americans-with-disability-act", "title": "Traveler INFORMATION FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITY | LAX", "favicon": "https://www.flylax.com/themes/custom/lawa/images/lax-favicon.png" }, { "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_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/PBI", "title": "PBI", "time_published": "2025-10-22T15:51:07Z" }, { "url": "https://airport-data.com/airport/F45/", "title": "FAA Information about North Palm Beach County General Aviation Airport (F45)", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palm_Beach_Airport_(disambiguation)", "title": "Palm Beach Airport (disambiguation)", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-19T21:02:34Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Los Angeles to West Palm Beach?", "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Los Angeles to West Palm Beach, so all itineraries require a connection. On the long leg out of LAX, the most common aircraft are the Airbus A321-100 and Boeing 737 MAX 8, with the Airbus A320 and A321-200 Neo also appearing on some routings. The exact aircraft varies by airline and day — American often uses A321s or 737 MAX 8s via Dallas, Charlotte, or Chicago, while JetBlue flies A320s via Boston or New York and Southwest uses 737 MAX 8s via Baltimore or Orlando. Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available across these fleets, though the specific offering depends on the carrier and the individual tail.", "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 Los Angeles to West Palm Beach?", "answer": "JetBlue flies nonstop from Los Angeles to West Palm Beach. JetBlue does not belong to any of the three major global alliances (Star Alliance, oneworld, or SkyTeam), so no alliance carrier serves this route nonstop — though alliance members may offer connecting itineraries.", "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 Los Angeles?", "answer": "At LAX, Delta Sky Club is in Terminal 3 with an indoor-outdoor bar, Sky Deck, and Hollywood Hills views, accessible to Delta One, SkyTeam Elite Plus, or paid membership. The Centurion Lounge in Tom Bradley International Terminal offers complimentary access for Amex Platinum and Centurion cardholders, featuring craft cocktails and locally inspired food. Priority Pass members can use the Gameway Lounge in Terminal 6, which provides gaming stations with complimentary snacks and drinks. The Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse in the international terminal is available to Upper Class passengers and Flying Club Gold members, offering a spa and cocktail bar.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-gb/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/LAX", "title": "American Express Lounges at Los Angeles International Airport | Amex GB", "time_published": "2026-05-03T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.delta.com/us/en/airports/united-states/los-angeles-sky-club-airport-map", "title": "Los Angeles (LAX) Airport Map & Lounges | Delta Air Lines", "time_published": "2023-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/airport-guides/los-angeles-ca-lax-international/terminal-6", "title": "Los Angeles CA - LAX Intl LAX Terminal 6 - Lounges and info. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/los-angeles-international", "title": "Los Angeles International Airport LAX Lounges - LAX Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-in/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/LAX", "title": "American Express Lounges at Los Angeles International Airport | Amex IN", "time_published": "2026-05-03T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Los Angeles to West Palm Beach?", "answer": "Baggage policies vary by airline and fare. For domestic US flights, Basic Economy typically allows only a personal item and charges for checked bags, while standard economy often includes a carry‑on and charges for checked luggage. Check your specific airline for details." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Los Angeles to West Palm Beach?", "answer": "Nonstop flights offer standard Economy and recliner First Class; flat-bed Business and Premium Economy are not typical on this domestic route." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare class; flexible tickets and higher cabins typically allow same‑day changes or standby, while basic economy fares rarely do." } } } }