Montego Bay to Tampa (MBJ–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MBJ–TPA had nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 717 miles in 2h 50m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Tampa from Montego Bay
| Metric | MBJ→TPA | HOG→TPA |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from MBJ | – | 189 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | – |
| Flight time | 2h 50m | 1h 38m |
Travel Essentials
MBJ: EST · TPA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Montego Bay, it's 7:00 PM in Tampa.
Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level curb; typically $20–30 to downtown Tampa and $45–60 to St. Petersburg. Taxis at the rank run $25–35 to Tampa center. The HART bus (Route 30X) connects to downtown for $2.25 but is infrequent; check schedules before relying on it.Rental car counters are in the arrivals hall with a shuttle to the consolidated rental facility. I-275 provides direct access north to downtown and south toward St. Pete. The airport's people mover system is free and connects all areas of the terminal complex.
Humid subtropical climate. Tampa is called the "lightning capital of North America." Afternoon thunderstorms are nearly daily from June through September, causing frequent ground stops and gate holds during summer afternoons. Summer afternoon flights routinely run late.
Hurricane season (June–November) poses storm surge and wind risk. Direct hits are rare, but evacuations periodically affect the region. Winter (December–February) is mild at 14–23°C with very low disruption risk. Spring (March–May) is the most comfortable season.
MBJ–TPA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MBJ to TPA
Sangster International Airport (MBJ) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) had nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
MBJ to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MBJ to TPA is about 2 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 717 miles (1,154 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Fort Lauderdale Hollywood, Miami and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Holguin (HOG).