Montego Bay to Houston (MBJ–IAH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA223
UA United
B39M
2:40 PM
EST
6:08 PM
CDT
3h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1164
UA United
739
4:33 PM
EST
8:01 PM
CDT
3h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1163
UA United
B39M
10:05 AM
CDT TD
1:30 PM
EST
3h 25m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1630
UA United
7M9
12:01 PM
CDT TC
3:26 PM
EST
3h 25m
46%
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
FLL Fort Lauderdale 5h 36m B6 ADAVEK Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Houston flights
MCO Orlando 6h 4m B6WN F9NHNK Orlando (MCO) to Houston flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 4m AFDLF9 AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Houston flights
MIA Miami 6h 10m AAIIQR 5Y7LAA Miami (MIA) to Houston flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 17m AAQR AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Houston flights
STL St Louis 7h 8m WN CMNHNZ St Louis (STL) to Houston flights
PTY Tocumen 7h 32m CMKL CMUA Tocumen (PTY) to Houston flights
CLT Charlotte 7h 49m AA AAF9NH Charlotte (CLT) to Houston flights
BWI Baltimore 8h 2m WN 8CEKF9 Baltimore (BWI) to Houston flights
MDW Chicago 8h 6m WN UA Chicago (MDW) to Houston flights
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Montego Bay to Houston
1 carrier, 9 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,352 mi 3h 28m nonstop

MBJ–IAH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,352 miles in approximately 3h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MBJ–IAH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 9 739, B39M 3h28 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – UA
B39M Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (9 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 IAH direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MBJ to IAH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,891
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 → IAH
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
Return
IAH → MBJ
41%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
41%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Houston is 0 hours the same as Montego Bay.
MBJ: EST · IAH: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Montego Bay, it's 6:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
1,352 mi / 2,175 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 28m gate to gate.
Getting from IAH

No direct rail from IAH. The METRO bus 102 (IAH Express) runs to downtown Houston's transit center (60–90 min, $1.25). Taxis to downtown Houston cost $50–70. Ride-hails pick up at the designated Rideshare zones outside baggage claim on the lower level.IAH has five terminals (A–E) connected by an underground tunnel with trams. Terminal D handles international arrivals. Rental car agencies are in a consolidated facility adjacent to Terminal C; a free IAH Connector bus runs between terminals and the rental car center. The Galleria / Uptown area costs $35–50 by ride-hail.

Houston Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot, humid, and wet for much of the year. Summers are brutal (33–38°C) with high humidity and near-daily afternoon thunderstorms. Severe storms with hail and high winds regularly cause ground stops from April through September. Houston's flooding risk is significant. Heavy rain events, including tropical system remnants, have flooded airport roads, cutting off surface access even when the airport itself remains operational.

Winters are mild (5–18°C) with occasional ice storms. These are rare but highly disruptive when they occur. Hurricane season (June–November) requires monitoring for Gulf storms. October through March has the best flying weather.

MBJ–IAH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Montego Bay to Houston route.
Route details
Distance1,352 mi / 2,175 km
Flight time3h 28m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights9 out / 9 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MBJ
IATA / ICAOMBJ / MKJS
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica
Passengers/yr5.3M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
Destination: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MBJ to IAH flights.
Nonstop flights from Sangster International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport take about 3h 28m gate to gate. The route covers 1,352 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MBJ to IAH: United 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 Fort Lauderdale Hollywood, Orlando and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Yes, return flights from IAH 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 IAH

Sangster International Airport (MBJ) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MBJ to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MBJ to IAH is about 3 hours 28 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,352 miles (2,175 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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