Montego Bay to Detroit (MBJ–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MCO Orlando 5h 39m B6WN AFDLF9 Orlando (MCO) to Detroit flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 45m AFDLF9 AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Detroit flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 46m AA AAAFAM Charlotte (CLT) to Detroit flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 5h 48m B6 AFDLKE Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Detroit flights
BWI Baltimore 5h 49m WN AFAMDL Baltimore (BWI) to Detroit flights
MIA Miami 6h 6m AAIIQR AAAFDL Miami (MIA) to Detroit flights
EWR Newark 6h 27m UA ACAFAM Newark (EWR) to Detroit flights
MDW Chicago 6h 28m WN AFDLKE Chicago (MDW) to Detroit flights
IAD Dulles 6h 38m UA AFAMAV Dulles (IAD) to Detroit flights
YYZ Toronto 6h 50m ACTSWS ACAFAM Toronto (YYZ) to Detroit flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Montego Bay to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,669 mi 4h 12m nonstop +1h ahead

MBJ–DTW had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,669 miles in 4h 12m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MBJ–DTW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: VS 0 SkyTeam VS
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MBJ to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,694
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
MBJ → DTW
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
94%
Return
DTW → MBJ
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Montego Bay.
MBJ: EST · DTW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Montego Bay, it's 7:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
1,669 mi / 2,686 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 12m gate to gate.
Getting from DTW

DTW has no rail. Ride-shares and taxis are the practical options. Taxis to downtown cost $45–60. Ride-shares run $30–45. The two terminals (McNamara and North) are connected by the automated people mover (MTC); both share the same baggage claim and ground transport facilities.Car rental desks are in the consolidated facility accessible from McNamara Terminal. SMART bus Route 261 serves the airport with transfers into the bus network. Allow extra time for I-94 congestion during peak hours.

Detroit Climate

Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and snowy (−8 to 0°C) from December through March. Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair generate significant lake-effect snow that can fall heavily with little warning. Ice storms and blizzards cause the most serious flight disruptions.

Summers are warm and humid (26–32°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Spring and fall are transitional with frost risk into April and from October. January and February are the highest disruption-risk months.

MBJ–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Montego Bay to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance1,669 mi / 2,686 km
Flight time4h 12m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MBJ
IATA / ICAOMBJ / MKJS
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica
Passengers/yr5.3M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
Destination: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MBJ to DTW flights.
Nonstop flights from Sangster International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport take about 4h 12m gate to gate. The route covers 1,669 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MBJ to DTW: Delta Air Lines. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h 12m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Orlando, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas.
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Montego Bay.
Yes, return flights from DTW to MBJ 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 MBJ to DTW

Sangster International Airport (MBJ) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

MBJ to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MBJ to DTW is about 4 hours 12 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,669 miles (2,686 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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