Dulles to Montego Bay (IAD–MBJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA1519
UA United
738
12:35 PM
EDT
3:12 PM
EST
3h 37m
M T W T F S S
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UA653
UA United
7M8
4:12 PM
EST
8:40 PM
EDT
3h 28m
M T W T F S S
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Dulles to Montego Bay
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,413 mi 3h 37m nonstop -1h behind 29 1-stop hubs

IAD–MBJ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,413 miles in approximately 3h 37m. Beyond nonstop, 29 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAD–MBJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 7 738 3h37 51% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (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, IAD 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
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to MBJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,962
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
IAD → MBJ
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Return
MBJ → IAD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →

Other ways to reach Montego Bay from Dulles

Nearby airports with service to Sangster International Airport.
Metric IAD→MBJ BWI→MBJ
Distance from IAD 45 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 7 14
Flight time 3h 37m 3h 21m
Departure OTP 51%
Airports within 200 miles of IAD with service to Sangster International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Montego Bay is 1 hour behind Dulles.
IAD: EDT · MBJ: EST

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 5:00 PM in Montego Bay.
Distance & Flight Time
1,413 mi / 2,273 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 37m.
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 IAD

WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).

IAD–MBJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Montego Bay route.
Route details
Distance1,413 mi / 2,273 km
Flight time3h 37m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections29 hubs
Origin: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: MBJ
IATA / ICAOMBJ / MKJS
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica
Passengers/yr5.3M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to MBJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Sangster International Airport take approximately 3h 37m. The route covers 1,413 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from IAD to MBJ. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BWI, FXE, MKE, MDW, HOU, YYC, PTY, CLT, IAH, DTW, JFK, DFW, MCO, EWR, ATL, YYZ, MIA, ORD, FLL, BNA, PHL, FRA, LHR, BOS, YUL, AMS, DEN, STL and MSP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Montego Bay is 1 hour behind Dulles.
Yes, return flights from MBJ to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BWI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 IAD to MBJ

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Sangster International Airport (MBJ) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IAD to MBJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to MBJ ranges from 3 hours 37 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,413 miles (2,273 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

29 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via BWI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baltimore (BWI).