International route
Cheap flights from Ottawa to Montego Bay
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Sangster International Airport (MBJ). 1,858 miles, connecting flights only.
YOW to MBJ at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 1,858 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 4h 15mif flown nonstop
- Nonstop airlines
- None (connecting only)
- Nonstop flights per day
- 0connections available
- Cheapest month
- December 2026over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday17% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 1h behindMontego Bay vs Ottawa
Ottawa to Montego Bay
Round trips from $204
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Dec 1.
Cheapest month: December 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 Ottawa to Montego Bay
No nonstop service: 12 airlines offer one-stop itineraries.
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via ORD · first checked bag from $40
- MXBreeze AirwaysLow-costConnecting via PVD, TPA · first checked bag from $45
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via ATL, MSP · 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 HOU, MDW, MCO, BNA · first checked bag from $35
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costConnecting via FLL · first checked bag from $55
- SYSun Country AirlinesLow-costConnecting via MSP · first checked bag from $45
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via IAH · first checked bag from $40
- 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.
- Minneapolis (MSP)DLSY2 airlines
- Orlando (MCO)WNF92 airlines
- Fort Lauderdale (FLL)B6NK2 airlines
- Cancun (CUN)VBY42 airlines
- Chicago (ORD)AA1 airline
Tips for this route
- There is no scheduled nonstop between YOW and MBJ. Every itinerary connects, most often through MSP, MCO or FLL, so sort results by total travel time rather than price alone.
- December 2026 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $204; September 2026 is the most expensive at $247 and up, a difference of $43 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 17% less than a Sunday 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 Ottawa to Montego BayOttawa to Montego Bay: common questions
How long is the flight from Ottawa to Montego Bay?
There are no nonstop flights, so the trip from Ottawa (YOW) to Montego Bay (MBJ) takes 4h 15m of flying plus a layover, usually 7h 15m or more door to door across 1,858 miles.
Which airlines fly nonstop from YOW to MBJ?
No airline currently flies nonstop between Ottawa (YOW) and Montego Bay (MBJ). The most common connections are through MSP, MCO and FLL.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Montego Bay?
Over the next six months, December 2026 has the lowest round-trip fares from Ottawa (YOW) to Montego Bay (MBJ), starting at $204 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Ottawa 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 Ottawa and Montego Bay?
Montego Bay is 1 hour behind Ottawa. YOW is on America/Toronto 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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- Calgary to Montego BayYYC → MBJfrom $281
- New York to Montego BayJFK → MBJfrom $198
- Atlanta to Montego BayATL → MBJfrom $111
- Fort Lauderdale to Montego BayFLL → MBJfrom $89
- Chicago to Montego BayORD → MBJfrom $212