3 airlines fly nonstop from New York to Montego Bay.
Checking today’s fares with the airlines.
| Airline | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | JFK John F. Kennedy International Airport | MBJ Sangster International Airport |
| Delta Air Lines | JFK John F. Kennedy International Airport | MBJ Sangster International Airport |
| United Airlines | EWR Newark Liberty International Airport | MBJ Sangster International Airport |
Nonstop service as of October 2026. Airlines change schedules seasonally.
3 miles (5 km) from the city centre. 4.5 million passengers in 2025
| How | Route | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi | JUTA and JCAL taxis share a desk in the ground transportation arrivals hall; fares to Montego Bay start around US$15 | about 15m | from about US$15 |
| Shuttle | Hotel and tour operator courtesy shuttles wait in the ground transportation area for guests | – | – |
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 New York in January and 1 hour behind it in July, because the two observe daylight saving time differently. Montego Bay uses the Jamaican dollar (JMD).
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Nonstop flight times vary by airline and season; flights with a connection take longer.
As of October 2026, JetBlue, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines fly this route nonstop.
Nonstop flights leave from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and arrive at Sangster International Airport (MBJ).
About 1,555 miles (2,502 km), measured between the city centres.
Montego Bay is the same time as New York in January and 1 hour behind it in July, because the two observe daylight saving time differently.
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.
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.
Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.