Flight Check

Is a 30-Minute Layover Enough at PBI?

Palm Beach International — West Palm Beach

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High Risk — 56% miss rate

Probably not — a 30 minutes layover at PBI means roughly a 56% chance of missing your flight.

56%
Miss Rate
75%
On-Time Rate
78m
Avg Delay

Why 30 Minutes Is High Risk at PBI

A 30-minute connection at PBI is very risky. There's roughly a 56% chance you'll miss your connecting flight. We strongly recommend at least 147 minutes, or consider booking a direct flight.

·Airport reliability: PBI has a 75% on-time rate
−Below minimum connection time: PBI requires at least 60 minutes for domestic connections. You have 30.
−High average delay: When flights are late at PBI, the average delay is 78 minutes

Minimum Connection Time at PBI

60m
Domestic
120m
International

Your 30-minute layover is 30 minutes below the domestic minimum. Even without any delays, you may not have enough time to reach your gate.

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What to Do Instead

  • →Look for itineraries with 147+ minute layovers at PBI
  • →Consider a direct flight if available
  • →Book both legs on the same ticket (airline must rebook you if you miss the connection)
  • →Choose an early morning first leg — morning flights are delayed less often

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