Phoenix to Montego Bay (PHX–MBJ) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
IAH Houston 7h 16m AAF9NZ UA Houston (IAH) to Montego Bay flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 20m AAAFAM DLF9KL Atlanta (ATL) to Montego Bay flights
HOU Houston 7h 27m EJAWN WN Houston (HOU) to Montego Bay flights
STL St Louis 7h 40m AAUAWN WN St Louis (STL) to Montego Bay flights
DEN Denver 7h 43m AAACAS UA Denver (DEN) to Montego Bay flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 52m AAAYBA AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Montego Bay flights
MCO Orlando 8h 41m AAF9G3 B6WN Orlando (MCO) to Montego Bay flights
PHL Philadelphia 9h 15m AABADL AAF9 Philadelphia (PHL) to Montego Bay flights
ORD Chicago 9h 39m AAACAY AAUA Chicago (ORD) to Montego Bay flights
YYZ Toronto 9h 46m ACPDTS ACTSWS Toronto (YYZ) to Montego Bay flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Phoenix to Montego Bay
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+2h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between PHX and MBJ, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PHX to MBJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,274
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
PHX → MBJ
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Return
MBJ → PHX
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHX delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Montego Bay is 2 hours ahead of Phoenix.
PHX: MST · MBJ: EST

When it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix, it's 8:00 PM in Montego Bay.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Jamaica visa-free for up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. A return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation are required. Complete the online C5 Immigration and Customs form at enterjamaica.com before arrival. At Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) in Kingston or Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Montego Bay, immigration reviews your C5 form QR code and stamps your passport.

Jamaica does not charge a separate tourist tax at the airport: the tourism enhancement fee is included in your airline ticket. For stays beyond 90 days, apply for an extension at the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) in Kingston or Montego Bay. Montego Bay is the main resort and cruise port. Negril, Ocho Rios, and Port Antonio spread along the north and west coasts. Kingston is the cultural and musical capital: the Bob Marley Museum, Devon House, and the live music scene draw visitors to the south coast.

Direct flights from Miami (MIA) to Montego Bay run about 1 hour 45 minutes on American Airlines, JetBlue, and Caribbean Airlines. New York JFK to MBJ runs about 3 hours 45 minutes. Direct service also operates from Fort Lauderdale, Atlanta, Charlotte, Philadelphia, Dallas, Houston, and Los Angeles. Jamaica uses the Jamaican dollar (JMD), trading at roughly 157 JMD per $1. US dollars are accepted at hotels, resorts, and tourist businesses. ATMs dispense JMD and are common in towns. Card payments work at most tourist-facing businesses. Route taxis and minibuses run between towns for JMD 200 to JMD 500 ($1.30 to $3.20). JUTA and JCAL licensed taxis operate from airports at fixed rates posted on signs.

Getting to PHX

Valley Metro Rail runs to the PHX Sky Train station at 44th Street/Washington (free Sky Train connects to T3 and T4 in 5 minutes). Fare from downtown Phoenix is $2 (20–25 min). The light rail network reaches Tempe, Mesa, and Glendale. The Sky Train runs 24 hours, but light rail does not; check schedules for early morning or late night travel.Taxis from downtown Phoenix cost $20–30; from Scottsdale $30–45. Ride-shares are widely available and comparable to taxis. Terminal 2 is closed; all commercial flights operate from T3 and T4. On-site parking is expensive ($36+/day); off-airport lots are cheaper with shuttles.

PHX–MBJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Phoenix to Montego Bay route.
Route details
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PHX
IATA / ICAOPHX / KPHX
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr51.2M
Elevation1,135 ft / 346 m
Destination: MBJ
IATA / ICAOMBJ / MKJS
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica
Passengers/yr5.3M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHX to MBJ flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include George Bush Intercontinental, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and William P. Hobby.
Montego Bay is 2 hours ahead of Phoenix.
Yes, return flights from MBJ to PHX 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via George Bush Intercontinental, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and William P. Hobby. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.