Flights from IAD to MBJ

1 airline flies nonstop from Washington Dulles International Airport to Sangster International Airport. Washington Dulles International Airport (Washington, D.C.) to Sangster International Airport (Montego Bay).

Distance
1,412 mi
Nonstop flight
Varies
Time difference
Same time / −1h
Nonstop airlines
1

Fares from IAD to MBJ

Checking today’s fares with the airlines.

Nonstop flights

AirlineFromTo
United AirlinesSeasonalIAD Washington Dulles International AirportMBJ Sangster International Airport

Nonstop service as of October 2026. Airlines change schedules seasonally.

Getting from the airport into Montego Bay

MBJ

Sangster International Airport

3 miles (5 km) from the city centre. 4.5 million passengers in 2025

HowRouteTimeCost
TaxiJUTA and JCAL taxis share a desk in the ground transportation arrivals hall; fares to Montego Bay start around US$15about 15mfrom about US$15
ShuttleHotel and tour operator courtesy shuttles wait in the ground transportation area for guests––

Before you go

US citizens need a valid passport and the electronic C-5 immigration and customs declaration; no visa is needed for stays up to 90 days.

Montego Bay is the same time as Washington, D.C. in January and 1 hour behind it in July, because the two observe daylight saving time differently. Montego Bay uses the Jamaican dollar (JMD).

Read the Montego Bay guide: when to go, weather, airports and tips

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from IAD to MBJ?

Nonstop flight times vary by airline and season; flights with a connection take longer.

Which airlines fly nonstop from IAD to MBJ?

As of October 2026, United Airlines flies this route nonstop, some of them seasonally.

How far is MBJ from IAD?

About 1,412 miles (2,273 km) between the airports.

What is the time difference?

Montego Bay is the same time as Washington, D.C. in January and 1 hour behind it in July, because the two observe daylight saving time differently.

Do I need a passport to fly to Montego Bay?

US citizens need a valid passport and the electronic C-5 immigration and customs declaration; no visa is needed for stays up to 90 days.

How do I get from Sangster International Airport into Montego Bay?

JUTA and JCAL taxis share a desk in the ground transportation arrivals hall; fares to Montego Bay start around US$15, about 15 minutes, from about US$15.

Related pages

Sources

Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.