DTX → DJT
West Palm Beach
Palm Beach glamour, an Atlantic beach, and a lively waterfront downtown.
- Flight
- ~2h 40m nonstop, 2x weekly on Avelo
- Best time
- December–April for dry, warm weather; it's also peak season, so hotel prices peak too
- Weather
- Tropical Atlantic
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Overview
West Palm Beach pairs a walkable downtown on the Intracoastal Waterway with Palm Beach island just across the bridge: Worth Avenue, the Flagler Museum, and Atlantic beaches. The airport, Palm Beach International until its 2026 renaming to President Donald J. Trump International (code DJT), is only a few minutes from downtown. Avelo flies nonstop from DTX twice weekly (Thu, Sun) starting December 17, 2026, which fits a Thursday-to-Sunday weekend.
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Things to do
- Worth Avenue on Palm Beach island
- Flagler Museum (Whitehall)
- Norton Museum of Art
- Clematis Street and the downtown waterfront
- Palm Beach Lake Trail by bike
Family-friendly activities
- Manatee Lagoon (free, best in winter when manatees gather)
- Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society
- South Florida Science Center and Aquarium
- Peanut Island snorkeling
Business travel
- The airport is about 10 minutes from downtown West Palm Beach by car.
- Brightline trains from downtown West Palm Beach run to Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and Orlando.
- Palm Beach County's financial district has grown quickly; downtown hotels fill on weekdays in season.
Weather
Tropical Atlantic; winter highs in the mid-to-upper 70s°F, hot rainy summers, hurricane season June–November.
What to pack
- Resort-casual dinner clothes for Palm Beach
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Snorkel mask for Peanut Island
- Portable phone charger
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Frequently asked questions
When do flights from McKinney to West Palm Beach start?
December 17, 2026. Avelo flies the route twice weekly, on Thursdays and Sundays. Avelo announced it on October 15, 2026.
Which airport does the West Palm Beach flight use?
Palm Beach International, which was renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport in 2026. Its code is now DJT; older sites and booking tools may still show PBI. It's the same airport, a few minutes from downtown West Palm Beach.
How long is the flight from McKinney to West Palm Beach?
About two hours and forty minutes nonstop, based on comparable North Texas–South Florida flights.
Is there still a $69 fare to West Palm Beach?
No. Avelo's introductory $69 one-way fares were for travel January 7–31, 2027 and had to be booked by October 22, 2026; that offer has ended. Check aveloair.com for current fares and terms.
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