Montego Bay to Philadelphia (MBJ–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
F948
F9 Frontier
A21N
11:40 AM
EST
4:22 PM
EDT
3h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2939
AA American
738
12:21 PM
EST
5:06 PM
EDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F949
F9 Frontier
A21N
7:30 AM
EDT TE
10:25 AM
EST
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2939
AA American
738
8:20 AM
EDT TA
11:21 AM
EST
4h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1159
AA American
321
11:21 AM
EDT TA
2:15 PM
EST
3h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Montego Bay to Philadelphia
2 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 1,485 mi 3h 42m nonstop +1h ahead 31 1-stop hubs

MBJ–PHL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,485 miles in approximately 3h 42m. Beyond nonstop, 31 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MBJ–PHL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 7 738 3h45 Oneworld
F9 Frontier 1 A21N 3h42
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA
A21NF9
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (7 flights/wk, 88%)
Unaffiliated: F9 (1 flights/wk, 13%)
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 PHL 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
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MBJ to PHL.
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One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,526
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 → PHL
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
Return
PHL → MBJ
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Montego Bay, it's 7:00 PM in Philadelphia.
Distance & Flight Time
1,485 mi / 2,390 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 42m to 3h 45m.
Getting from PHL

SEPTA Airport Line from the terminal to Center City takes 25–30 minutes ($8). Trains run every 30 minutes (5am to midnight) to 30th Street, Suburban, and Jefferson stations; all with connections to the subway and regional rail network. Buy tickets at platform machines.Taxis to Center City cost $28–35 (flat rate). Ride-shares to Center City run $22–35. For New York City, the Bolt Bus and Greyhound stop near 30th Street Station, or take NJ Transit to New York Penn Station (connecting from 30th Street). Amtrak also departs 30th Street Station for New York in 65 minutes.

Philadelphia Climate

Humid continental climate on the Delaware River. Winters (December–March) are cold (−2 to 5°C) with snow and ice. Philadelphia sits in the I-95 "snow corridor" and receives significant nor'easter snowfall several times per winter. PHL has solid de-icing capacity, but major storms cause multi-hour and multi-day disruptions.

Summers are hot and humid (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause frequent delays June through August. Spring and fall are transitional with variable conditions. Fog along the Delaware is occasional in fall and early winter mornings.

MBJ–PHL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Montego Bay to Philadelphia route.
Route details
Distance1,485 mi / 2,390 km
Flight time3h 42m to 3h 45m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights8 out / 15 return
1-stop connections31 hubs
Origin: MBJ
IATA / ICAOMBJ / MKJS
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica
Passengers/yr5.3M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
Destination: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MBJ to PHL flights.
Nonstop flights from Sangster International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport take approximately 3h 42m to 3h 45m. The route covers 1,485 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Frontier.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from MBJ to PHL. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VRB, APF, TMB, BWI, JFK, MSY, MKE, YHZ, MIA, LHR, MSP, FLL, BNA, ORD, RDU, IAD, CUN, FRA, YYZ, MDW, ATL, YUL, CLT, MCO, BOS, IAH, DFW, SDQ, DEN, MCI and ZRH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Philadelphia is 1 hour ahead of Montego Bay.
Yes, return flights from PHL 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 PHL

Sangster International Airport (MBJ) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Frontier. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MBJ to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MBJ to PHL ranges from 3 hours 42 minutes to 3 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,485 miles (2,390 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 23 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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