Travelling from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Sangster International Airport (MBJ): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sangster International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 5 minutes.
Montego Bay is one hour behind New York and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
Each week, there are 79 John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sangster International Airport flights. If you want to take off as early as possible, go for the 05:20 JetBlue Airways flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 15:45 with JetBlue Airways.
Leave plenty of time to catch your JFK to MBJ flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
With direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sangster International Airport available through various airlines, getting to Montego Bay (and then other parts of Jamaica) is easy. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
Most travellers choose to fly with American Airlines on this route.
With an impressive 93.44% of services arriving as planned, American Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering JFK to MBJ flights.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sangster International Airport. These are the top stopovers between JFK and MBJ:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Sangster International Airport (MBJ)
Right now, 126 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sangster International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 306 €. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from JFK to MBJ.
May is the cheapest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sangster International Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
When it comes to John F. Kennedy International Airport's on-time performance, 74.1% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach John F. Kennedy International Airport from central New York, it'll take about 50 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 20 minutes when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near JFK. Whether you're catching an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sangster International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Sangster International Airport (MBJ)
Consider staying in a hotel close to MBJ if you have a late John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sangster International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Sangster International Airport rental car and discover Montego Bay and beyond with your own wheels. Classique, Island Car Rentals and FlexWays are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Sangster International Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Sangster International Airport (MBJ) to central Montego Bay
Sangster International Airport to the centre of Montego Bay has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometres away.
When to fly to Sangster International Airport (MBJ)
February is the busiest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sangster International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Montego Bay in May.
The warmest month in Montego Bay is August, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sangster International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
February sees average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from JFK to MBJ around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Jamaica
Montego Bay has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Jamaica waiting to be discovered. About 129 kilometres south-east of Montego Bay, a visit to Kingston will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Devon House, Blue Mountains and Emancipation Park.
Around 113 kilometres south-east of Montego Bay, Spanish Town is another favourite stop in Jamaica. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Angels Plaza, Cowan's Plaza and Michael Paul Barker Estate.