International route
Cheap flights from New York to Montego Bay
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Sangster International Airport (MBJ). 1,549 miles, connecting flights only.
JFK to MBJ at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 1,549 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 3h 35mif flown nonstop
- Nonstop airlines
- None (connecting only)
- Nonstop flights per day
- 0connections available
- Cheapest month
- October 2026over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday21% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 1h behindMontego Bay vs New York
New York to Montego Bay
Round trips from $198
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Oct 13.
Cheapest month: October 2026
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying New York to Montego Bay
No nonstop service: 11 airlines offer one-stop itineraries.
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YYZ, YUL · first checked bag from $35
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via ORD · first checked bag from $40
- MXBreeze AirwaysLow-costConnecting via PVD, CHS, TPA, ORF · first checked bag from $45
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via ATL, DTW, BOS · first checked bag from $35
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costConnecting via MCO, CLE · first checked bag from $55
- B6JetBlueConnecting via FLL, SJU · first checked bag from $40
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costConnecting via MDW, BWI, MCO, BNA, STL · first checked bag from $35
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costConnecting via FLL, ATL · first checked bag from $55
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via CUN · first checked bag from $45
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via CUN · first checked bag from $45
- WSWestJetConnecting via YYZ · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Atlanta (ATL)DLNK2 airlines
- Orlando (MCO)WNF92 airlines
- Fort Lauderdale (FLL)B6NK2 airlines
- Toronto (YYZ)ACWS2 airlines
- Cancun (CUN)VBY42 airlines
Which airport should I use?
New York has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Tips for this route
- There is no scheduled nonstop between JFK and MBJ. Every itinerary connects, most often through ATL, MCO or FLL, so sort results by total travel time rather than price alone.
- October 2026 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $198; September 2026 is the most expensive at $225 and up, a difference of $27 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 21% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays.
Destination guide
Montego Bay: Reggae, jerk chicken and seven-mile beaches
Montego Bay is Jamaica's gateway, with nonstops from most eastern and central US hubs and easy access to Negril's Seven Mile Beach and Ocho Rios' waterfalls. Resorts range from all-inclusive giants to small guesthouses on the cliffs.
Best time to visit: December–April is dry and busiest. May–June and November are excellent value; late summer and early fall are the wettest and cheapest.
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Search New York to Montego BayNew York to Montego Bay: common questions
How long is the flight from New York to Montego Bay?
There are no nonstop flights, so the trip from New York (JFK) to Montego Bay (MBJ) takes 3h 35m of flying plus a layover, usually 6h 35m or more door to door across 1,549 miles.
Which airlines fly nonstop from JFK to MBJ?
No airline currently flies nonstop between New York (JFK) and Montego Bay (MBJ). The most common connections are through ATL, MCO and FLL.
What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Montego Bay?
Over the next six months, October 2026 has the lowest round-trip fares from New York (JFK) to Montego Bay (MBJ), starting at $198 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book New York to Montego Bay flights?
Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between New York and Montego Bay?
Montego Bay is 1 hour behind New York. JFK is on America/New York time and MBJ on America/Jamaica time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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