Flying from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Montego Bay Airport (MBJ): what you need to know
Montego Bay is three hours ahead of San Diego and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your SAN to MBJ flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Diego International Airport to Montego Bay Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SAN and MBJ include:
New York Newark Airport
Miami International Airport
Detroit Wayne County Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Montego Bay Airport (MBJ)
Right now, 193 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way San Diego International Airport to Montego Bay Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 426 €. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SAN to MBJ if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when looking for your flight from San Diego International Airport to Montego Bay Airport.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from SAN to MBJ is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as fares go down.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from San Diego International Airport to Montego Bay Airport.
Handy information about San Diego International Airport (SAN)
The address for SAN is N Harbour Dr.
74% of flights leaving from San Diego International Airport reach their destination on time.
San Diego International Airport is about 5 kilometres from central San Diego. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from San Diego International Airport to Montego Bay Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near SAN:
Arriving at Montego Bay Airport (MBJ)
Reserve a hotel near MBJ if you have a late San Diego International Airport to Montego Bay Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with a Montego Bay Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Classique, Island Car Rentals or FlexWays and see more of Montego Bay and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Montego Bay Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Montego Bay Airport (MBJ) to central Montego Bay
From Montego Bay Airport, Montego Bay is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It typically takes 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Montego Bay Airport (MBJ)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from San Diego International Airport to Montego Bay Airport. December is the busiest month to head to Montego Bay. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in September.
Book your flight from San Diego International 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).
Search for cheap tickets from SAN to MBJ in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of Jamaica
Kingston is just one of the many places in Jamaica waiting to be discovered after you've seen Montego Bay. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Bob Marley museum, Bob Marley Statue and Blue Mountains.
Spanish Town is another well-known destination in Jamaica and is around 113 kilometres south-east of Montego Bay. No journey is complete without a visit to First Iron Bridge In The Caribbean, St. Jago De La Vega Cathedral and People's Museum of Craft & Technology.