Travelling from Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) to San Diego: what you need to know
San Diego is three hours behind West Palm Beach, where Palm Beach International Airport is located. San Diego runs on the UTC-7 timezone.
To avoid missing your PBI to San Diego flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or another peak period, allow for even more time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
PBI is about 5 kilometres from central West Palm Beach. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
Searching for a hotel near PBI? If you're boarding an early flight from Palm Beach International Airport to San Diego, these accommodation options put the terminal practically at your doorstep:
Of all flights departing from Palm Beach International Airport, 74.45% touch down on time at their destination.
You'll find PBI at Building 846, Palm Beach International.
How to find the cheapest flights from Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) to San Diego
R 1,974 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Palm Beach International Airport to San Diego flight. Return flight tickets start at R 5,034. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Booking in advance is often the key to locking in a cheap flight from PBI to San Diego. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the nearer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
Landing cheap tickets from Palm Beach International Airport to San Diego is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to access the lowest prices across every month and walk away with a sweet deal.
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Airports in San Diego
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
San Diego International Airport (SAN) is around 5 kilometres from central San Diego. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 10 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Book a hotel near SAN if you're coming in on a late flight from Palm Beach International Airport to San Diego. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a San Diego International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Budget and find adventure across San Diego and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from San Diego International Airport about two weeks before your flight from PBI to San Diego.
You'll find SAN at N Harbour Dr.
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) is roughly 56 kilometres from central San Diego. Once you've disembarked your flight from Palm Beach International Airport to San Diego, it'll take you around 40 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
You can expect the journey to take about 2 hours 15 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some comfortable places to park your luggage (and yourself) near CLD. Unwind and get cosy after your PBI to San Diego flight at any of these well-located options:
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a McClellan-Palomar Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Budget, Hertz or Avis and set off in the blink of an eye.
Avoid filling out forms at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Reserve your ride from CLD in advance so you can just grab the keys and go.
Best time to go to San Diego
Visit San Diego in peak season if you prefer a busy atmosphere, but remember that prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Palm Beach International Airport to San Diego during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
Before booking a Palm Beach International Airport to San Diego flight ticket, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in San Diego, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PBI to San Diego in February when temperatures average between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about San Diego
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in San Diego right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Palm Beach International Airport to San Diego:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. USS Midway Museum, San Diego Zoo and SeaWorld San Diego are popular attractions which should be on every San Diego itinerary.
Explore more of United States
San Diego has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of United States you should also see. About 177 kilometres north-west of San Diego, a trip to Los Angeles will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
Phoenix is another essential stop in United States and is around 483 kilometres east of San Diego. No trip is complete without seeing Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park.
