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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
UA1160
UA United
1:45 PM
EST
7:28 PM
CDT
5h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA223
UA United
739
2:20 PM
EST
5:55 PM
CDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1163
UA United
739
9:39 AM
CDT TC
1:05 PM
EST
3h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Montego Bay to Houston
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 1,352 mi 3h 35m nonstop 32 1-stop hubs

MBJ–IAH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,352 miles in approximately 3h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 32 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 8 739 3h35-5h43 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (8 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
2
flights
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
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MBJ to IAH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,876
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
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
59%
Return
IAH → MBJ
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
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 35m to 5h 43m.
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 35m to 5h 43m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 7 return
1-stop connections32 hubs
Origin: MBJ
IATA / ICAOMBJ / MKJS
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica
Passengers/yr5.3M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
Destination: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
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 approximately 3h 35m to 5h 43m. The route covers 1,352 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from MBJ to IAH. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through APF, VRB, MSY, MKE, YWG, BWI, JFK, FLL, IAD, MIA, MCO, YEG, DEN, CUN, RDU, BNA, ORD, YYZ, MCI, PHL, DFW, ATL, MSP, CLT, PTY, MDW, BOS, EWR, FRA, YYC, YUL and LHR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MBJ to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MBJ to IAH ranges from 3 hours 35 minutes to 5 hours 43 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,352 miles (2,175 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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