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SJC to PBI: distance & flight time
San Jose (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport) → West Palm Beach (Palm Beach International Airport)
2,537 mi
4,082 km · 2,204 nm
5h 26m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
2,537 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 26m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SJC — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport · San Jose, United States
- PBI — Palm Beach International Airport · West Palm Beach, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SJC
Near PBI
- FLL · Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport42 mi away
- LNA · Palm Beach County Park Airport6 mi away
- BCT · Boca Raton Airport21 mi away
- MIA · Miami International Airport63 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SJC from PBI?
The flight distance from San Jose (SJC) to West Palm Beach (PBI) is 2,537 miles (4,082 km, 2,204 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SJC to PBI?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 26m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between San Jose and West Palm Beach?
West Palm Beach is 3 hours ahead of San Jose.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SJC to PBI?
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