Dallas-Fort Worth to Montego Bay (DFW–MBJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA2890
AA American
738
12:30 PM
CDT TC
4:16 PM
EST
3h 46m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2362
QR Qatar
738
12:47 PM
EST
5:03 PM
CDT
4h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2756
QR Qatar
738
12:47 PM
EST
5:03 PM
CDT
4h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1337
AA American
738
12:48 PM
EST
5:13 PM
CDT
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
IAH Houston 5h 26m AAASAY UA Houston (IAH) to Montego Bay flights
MIA Miami 5h 34m AAASAT AAW8 Miami (MIA) to Montego Bay flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 5h 36m AAASAY B6NK Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Montego Bay flights
MCO Orlando 5h 44m AAAYBA B6WN Orlando (MCO) to Montego Bay flights
HOU Houston 5h 49m AABAEJA WN Houston (HOU) to Montego Bay flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 51m AAACAF DLF9KL Atlanta (ATL) to Montego Bay flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 45m AAASAY AA Charlotte (CLT) to Montego Bay flights
BWI Baltimore 7h 21m AACXEJA WN Baltimore (BWI) to Montego Bay flights
STL St Louis 7h 30m A8AAAS WN St Louis (STL) to Montego Bay flights
ORD Chicago 7h 38m AAACAV AAUA Chicago (ORD) to Montego Bay flights
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Dallas-Fort Worth to Montego Bay
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,547 mi 3h 46m nonstop

DFW–MBJ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,547 miles in approximately 3h 46m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DFW–MBJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 7 738 3h46 80% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DFW to MBJ direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DFW to MBJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,046
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DFW → MBJ
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Return
MBJ → DFW
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DFW delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Montego Bay is 0 hours the same as Dallas-Fort Worth.
DFW: CDT · MBJ: EST

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 6:00 PM in Montego Bay.
Distance & Flight Time
1,547 mi / 2,489 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 46m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Jamaica visa-free for up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. A return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation are required. Complete the online C5 Immigration and Customs form at enterjamaica.com before arrival. At Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) in Kingston or Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Montego Bay, immigration reviews your C5 form QR code and stamps your passport.

Jamaica does not charge a separate tourist tax at the airport: the tourism enhancement fee is included in your airline ticket. For stays beyond 90 days, apply for an extension at the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) in Kingston or Montego Bay. Montego Bay is the main resort and cruise port. Negril, Ocho Rios, and Port Antonio spread along the north and west coasts. Kingston is the cultural and musical capital: the Bob Marley Museum, Devon House, and the live music scene draw visitors to the south coast.

Direct flights from Miami (MIA) to Montego Bay run about 1 hour 45 minutes on American Airlines, JetBlue, and Caribbean Airlines. New York JFK to MBJ runs about 3 hours 45 minutes. Direct service also operates from Fort Lauderdale, Atlanta, Charlotte, Philadelphia, Dallas, Houston, and Los Angeles. Jamaica uses the Jamaican dollar (JMD), trading at roughly 157 JMD per $1. US dollars are accepted at hotels, resorts, and tourist businesses. ATMs dispense JMD and are common in towns. Card payments work at most tourist-facing businesses. Route taxis and minibuses run between towns for JMD 200 to JMD 500 ($1.30 to $3.20). JUTA and JCAL licensed taxis operate from airports at fixed rates posted on signs.

Getting to DFW

DART Orange Line runs from downtown Dallas to Terminal A (50 min, $3). TEXRail serves Terminal B from Fort Worth ($2.50). No direct rail connects both cities to DFW; choose based on your origin. Ride-shares cost $25–45 from either city center.DFW's five terminals span 17,000 acres. The free Skylink people mover connects all terminals airside.

DFW–MBJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas-Fort Worth to Montego Bay route.
Route details
Distance1,547 mi / 2,489 km
Flight time3h 46m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 16 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m
Destination: MBJ
IATA / ICAOMBJ / MKJS
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica
Passengers/yr5.3M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DFW to MBJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Sangster International Airport take about 3h 46m gate to gate. The route covers 1,547 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DFW to MBJ: American Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include George Bush Intercontinental, Miami and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood.
Yes, return flights from MBJ to DFW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DFW to MBJ

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Sangster International Airport (MBJ) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DFW to MBJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DFW to MBJ is about 3 hours 46 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,547 miles (2,489 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 23 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via George Bush Intercontinental, Miami and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.