Montego Bay to Chicago (MBJ–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA1160
UA United
B38M
1:52 PM
EST
6:15 PM
CDT
4h 23m
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M T W T F S S
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AA975
AA American
738
2:31 PM
EST
7:10 PM
CDT
4h 39m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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UA1146
UA United
B38M
8:40 AM
CDT T1
12:50 PM
EST
4h 10m
21%
M T W T F S S
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✓
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AA3228
AA American
738
9:25 AM
CDT T3
1:29 PM
EST
4h 4m
37%
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
MCO Orlando 6h 5m B6WN → AAACAS Orlando (MCO) to Chicago flights
STL St Louis 6h 7m WN → AAACAS St Louis (STL) to Chicago flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 13m AFDLF9 → AAACAF Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights
MIA Miami 6h 13m AAIIQR → 7LAAAC Miami (MIA) to Chicago flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 15m B6 → AAACAD Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago flights
BWI Baltimore 6h 46m WN → AAASCX Baltimore (BWI) to Chicago flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 48m AA → AAACAS Charlotte (CLT) to Chicago flights
IAH Houston 7h 7m UA → AAASAV Houston (IAH) to Chicago flights
YYZ Toronto 7h 9m ACTSWS → 3SAAAC Toronto (YYZ) to Chicago flights
IAD Dulles 7h 20m UA → ACAVAZ Dulles (IAD) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Montego Bay to Chicago
2 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,725 mi 4h 31m nonstop

MBJ–ORD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,725 miles in approximately 4h 31m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore MBJ Routes ORD Routes MBJ Live Flights ORD Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Chicago (ORD) Chicago to Montego Bay flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MBJ–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 7 738 4h39 – Oneworld –
UA United Airlines 1 B38M 4h23 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (7 flights/wk, 88%)
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 13%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MBJ to ORD direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MBJ to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
MCO ~6h 5m STL ~6h 7m ATL ~6h 13m MIA ~6h 13m FLL ~6h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,277
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MBJ → ORD
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
96%
Return
ORD → MBJ
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Montego Bay, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,725 mi / 2,776 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 31m gate to gate.
Getting from ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

MBJ–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Montego Bay to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,725 mi / 2,776 km
Flight time4h 31m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MBJ
Full nameSangster International Airport
IATA / ICAOMBJ / MKJS
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica
Passengers/yr5.3M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
Destination: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MBJ to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Sangster International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 4h 31m gate to gate. The route covers 1,725 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from MBJ to ORD: American Airlines and 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 Orlando, St. Louis Lambert and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Yes, return flights from ORD 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 ORD

Sangster International Airport (MBJ) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MBJ to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MBJ to ORD is about 4 hours 31 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,725 miles (2,776 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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