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US Airport Best for Holiday Travel: Tiny PBI Wins!
24 Nov
Summary
- Palm Beach International Airport ranked nation's best for holiday travel.
- Average customs wait time at PBI was an astonishing 3.8 minutes.
- Orlando International Airport had the longest wait times for travelers.
Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) has earned the top spot as the best U.S. airport for international holiday travel, according to a new analysis. The small airport in West Palm Beach boasts exceptionally short customs wait times, averaging only 3.8 minutes for passengers. This efficiency places it far ahead of larger, more congested hubs during the busy year-end travel rush.
Beyond PBI's impressive performance, the study revealed that factors like arrival time and citizenship status can significantly influence wait durations. California's John Wayne Airport (SNA) and Arizona's Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) followed PBI with the second and third shortest wait times, respectively.
Conversely, Orlando International Airport (MCO) was identified as the worst airport for international holiday travelers, with an average customs wait of 32.7 minutes. The analysis underscores that airport choice remains a critical factor in managing travel delays, even as demand normalizes.
