Montego Bay to New York (MBJ–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,549 mi airlines 28/wk
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AA1247
AA American
7M8
11:10 AM
EST
4:09 PM
EDT
3h 59m
M T W T F S S
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DL1957
DL Delta
738
1:19 PM
EST TM
5:48 PM
EDT
3h 29m
M T W T F S S
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B6780
B6 JetBlue
223
1:36 PM
EST
6:29 PM
EDT
3h 53m
M T W T F S S
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B6580
B6 JetBlue
BCS3
2:25 PM
EST
7:17 PM
EDT
3h 52m
M T W T F S S
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AA1349
AA American
7M8
7:00 AM
EDT T8
10:09 AM
EST
4h 9m
M T W T F S S
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DL1955
DL Delta
738
9:01 AM
EDT T4
11:55 AM
EST
3h 54m
M T W T F S S
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B6479
B6 JetBlue
321
9:05 AM
EDT T5
12:00 PM
EST
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Montego Bay to New York
3 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 1,549 mi 3h 29m nonstop +1h ahead 36 1-stop hubs

MBJ–JFK is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. JetBlue, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,549 miles in approximately 3h 29m. Beyond nonstop, 36 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MBJ–JFK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
B6 JetBlue 14 223, BCS3 3h52-3h53
AA American Airlines 7 7M8 3h59 Oneworld
DL Delta Air Lines 7 738 3h29 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – B6
738 Boeing 737-800 – DL
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AA
BCS3 Airbus A220-300 – B6
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: B6 (14 flights/wk, 50%)
Oneworld: AA (7 flights/wk, 25%)
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 25%)
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 JFK direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MBJ to JFK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,072
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 → JFK
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
87%
Return
JFK → MBJ
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays →

Other ways to reach New York from Montego Bay

Nearby airports with service to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Metric MBJ→JFK KIN→JFK
Distance from MBJ 84 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2
Weekly flights 28 38
Flight time 3h 29m 3h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of MBJ with service to John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Montego Bay, it's 7:00 PM in New York.
Distance & Flight Time
1,549 mi / 2,493 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 29m to 3h 59m.
Getting from JFK

AirTrain to Jamaica Station (8–10 min, $8.50) connects to the NYC subway A/E trains and LIRR. Total fare to midtown Manhattan is $9.25 via subway or $10–15 via LIRR; both take 50–70 minutes total. NYC taxis from JFK to Manhattan are metered (flat rate only applies to the Manhattan-to-JFK direction); expect $50–70 plus tolls.Ride-shares from JFK pick up at the designated lot; follow signs rather than waiting at terminal curbs. Car services and shared vans to Manhattan are available from the Ground Transportation desks.

New York Climate

Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. July–August averages 25–32°C with high humidity and frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause ground delays. Nor'easters hit December through March, occasionally dumping 30–60 cm of snow and causing widespread cancellations. JFK is slower to recover than inland airports due to wind exposure.

Fog is a disruption risk in spring. Fall (September–October) offers the most stable flying weather. Hurricane remnants reach New York in September–October. Sandy-level events are rare but possible.

MBJ–JFK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Montego Bay to New York route.
Route details
Distance1,549 mi / 2,493 km
Flight time3h 29m to 3h 59m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights28 out / 21 return
1-stop connections36 hubs
Origin: MBJ
IATA / ICAOMBJ / MKJS
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica
Passengers/yr5.3M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
Destination: JFK
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr63.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MBJ to JFK flights.
Nonstop flights from Sangster International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport take approximately 3h 29m to 3h 59m. The route covers 1,549 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, JetBlue and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from MBJ to JFK. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through APF, BWI, YQB, YHZ, MKE, MSY, PTY, YUL, MIA, SDQ, MXP, FLL, ATL, YYZ, CLT, MCO, RDU, DFW, PHL, MSP, LGW, BOS, ORD, MAN, IAD, LHR, CUN, BNA, FRA, MCI, YYC, EWR, VRB, IAH, DEN and ZRH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
New York is 1 hour ahead of Montego Bay.
Yes, return flights from JFK to MBJ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include KIN. 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 MBJ to JFK

Sangster International Airport (MBJ) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, JetBlue and Delta Air Lines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MBJ to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MBJ to JFK ranges from 3 hours 29 minutes to 3 hours 59 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,549 miles (2,493 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 49 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. Nearby alternative airports include Kingston (KIN).