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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL1814+1
DL Delta
739
1:00 PM
EST TM
6:11 PM
EDT
4h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS3815cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
739
1:42 PM
EST TM
6:55 PM
EDT
4h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1750+1
DL Delta
739
8:35 AM
EDT TM
11:33 AM
EST
3h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS1579cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
739
9:15 AM
EDT TM
12:12 PM
EST
3h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Montego Bay to Detroit
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 1,669 mi 4h 11m nonstop +1h ahead 36 1-stop hubs

MBJ–DTW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 1,669 miles in approximately 4h 11m. Beyond nonstop, 36 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MBJ–DTW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: VS 1 739 4h11 SkyTeam VS
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – DL, VS
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (1 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, MBJ to DTW direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MBJ to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,703
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.

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 11m to 4h 13m.
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 11m to 4h 13m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections36 hubs
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 approximately 4h 11m to 4h 13m. The route covers 1,669 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from MBJ to DTW. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through APF, TEB, BNA, RDU, MKE, MSY, HPN, YOW, MCI, YQB, MSP, OMA, PHX, BOS, IAD, FRA, JFK, PHL, YUL, BWI, ATL, MIA, YYZ, CLT, EWR, MDW, ORD, IAH, MCO, STL, FLL, DFW, CUN, DEN, YYC and LHR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MBJ to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MBJ to DTW ranges from 4 hours 11 minutes to 4 hours 13 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,669 miles (2,686 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via APF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.