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
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AA American
738 Seat map
12:28 PM
CDT TC
4:16 PM
EST
3h 48m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2059
Starts Oct 5 Seat map
AA American
738 Seat map
12:31 PM
CDT
4:12 PM
EST
3h 41m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2362
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QR Qatar
738 Seat map
12:05 PM
EST
4:14 PM
CDT
4h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1337+1
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AA American
738 Seat map
12:05 PM
EST
4:14 PM
CDT
4h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA439
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AA American
738 Seat map
12:47 PM
EST
5:00 PM
CDT
4h 13m
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
MCO Orlando 5h 42m AAAYCX B6WN Orlando (MCO) to Montego Bay flights
MIA Miami 5h 47m 5YAAAS AA Miami (MIA) to Montego Bay flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 51m AAACAF DLF9VS Atlanta (ATL) to Montego Bay flights
IAH Houston 6h 13m AAASBA UA Houston (IAH) to Montego Bay flights
HOU Houston 6h 19m AABAIB WN Houston (HOU) to Montego Bay flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 19m AAASAY B6 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Montego Bay flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 35m AAASAY AA Charlotte (CLT) to Montego Bay flights
BWI Baltimore 7h 25m AACXF9 WN Baltimore (BWI) to Montego Bay flights
DEN Denver 8h 29m AAACAV UA Denver (DEN) to Montego Bay flights
YYZ Toronto 8h 39m AAACG3 ACTSWS Toronto (YYZ) to Montego Bay flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Dallas-Fort Worth to Montego Bay
1 carrier, 12 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,547 mi 3h 42m 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 42m. 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 12 738 3h41-3h48 74% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (12 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
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
17
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DFW to MBJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,803
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
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Return
MBJ → DFW
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
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 42m 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 42m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights12 out / 17 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 42m 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 Orlando, Miami and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MBJ and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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 12 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 42 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,547 miles (2,489 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 29 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Orlando, Miami and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.