Flying from Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) to Montego Bay Airport (MBJ): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Montego Bay Airport is 3 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Montego Bay is UTC-5, which is one hour ahead of Houston.
Leave plenty of time to catch your HOU to MBJ flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Southwest Airlines has direct flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Montego Bay Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Montego Bay — and maybe even more of Jamaica if time allows.
Southwest Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
The most punctual carrier operating HOU to MBJ flights is Southwest Airlines. Its services land as planned 71.43% of the time.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Houston Hobby Airport to Montego Bay Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between HOU and MBJ include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Orlando International Airport
Fort Lauderdale International Airport
Handy information about Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
HOU's address is 7800 Airport Boulevard.
Of all flights leaving Houston Hobby Airport, 79% land on time at their destination.
Houston Hobby Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Houston. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near HOU? If you're catching an early flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Montego Bay Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Montego Bay Airport (MBJ)
If you're getting in on a late Houston Hobby Airport to Montego Bay Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near MBJ:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Montego Bay Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Classique, Island Car Rentals or FlexWays to explore Montego Bay and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Montego Bay Airport around three weeks ahead.
When to fly to Montego Bay Airport (MBJ)
The quietest month for a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Montego Bay Airport is September, while December is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Montego Bay based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Montego Bay Airport for August if you'd like to go to Montego Bay during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HOU to MBJ in February. Temperatures average between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Jamaica
Kingston is just one of the many cities in Jamaica waiting to be discovered once you've seen Montego Bay. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Bob Marley museum, Bob Marley Statue and Blue Mountains.
Around 113 kilometres south-east of Montego Bay, Spanish Town is another essential stop in Jamaica. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at First Iron Bridge In The Caribbean, St. Jago De La Vega Cathedral and People's Museum of Craft & Technology.