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Montego Bay.ج.م.‏ 7,489 per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 May.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 17 May, arriving in Montego Bay.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 7,489, select.
Montego Bay.ج.م.‏ 8,084 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Apr.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 7 Apr, arriving in Montego Bay.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 8,084, select.
Montego Bay.ج.م.‏ 8,273 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Apr.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 22 Apr, arriving in Montego Bay.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 8,273, select.
Montego Bay.ج.م.‏ 9,042 per passenger.Departing Sun, 9 Nov.One-way flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 9 Nov, arriving in Montego Bay.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 9,042, select.
Montego Bay.ج.م.‏ 9,042 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Dec.One-way flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 3 Dec, arriving in Montego Bay.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 9,042, select.
Montego Bay.ج.م.‏ 9,043 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Jan.One-way flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 31 Jan, arriving in Montego Bay.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 9,043, select.
Montego Bay.ج.م.‏ 9,853 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Jun.One-way flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 3 Jun, arriving in Montego Bay.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 9,853, select.
Montego Bay.ج.م.‏ 9,887 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Jun.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 1 Jun, arriving in Montego Bay.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 9,887, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Montego Bay

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York John F. Kennedy to Montego Bay flights are currently cheapest in May.
Mar
from ج.م.‏ 10,481
Apr
from ج.م.‏ 8,091
May
from ج.م.‏ 7,496
Jun
from ج.م.‏ 9,861
Jul
from ج.م.‏ 10,468
Aug
from ج.م.‏ 10,451
Sep
from ج.م.‏ 10,161
Oct
from ج.م.‏ 10,161
Nov
from ج.م.‏ 9,050
Dec
from ج.م.‏ 9,050
Jan
from ج.م.‏ 9,051
Feb
from ج.م.‏ 16,815

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New York John F. Kennedy to Montego Bay: Alternative routes

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New York to Montego Bay: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundج.م.‏ 7,496
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time4 hrs, 6 mins
Most popular airlinejetBlue
Average flights per week62

Finding cheap flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Montego Bay: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York John F. Kennedy to Montego Bay is ج.م.‏ 18,663. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 6 minutes is the average flight time from New York John F. Kennedy to Montego Bay.
jetBlue, American Airlines and Virgin Atlantic fly direct from New York John F. Kennedy to Montego Bay.
As of March 2025, there are 62 flights per week flying from New York John F. Kennedy to Montego Bay.
The cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Montego Bay is usually March 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Montego Bay Airport on Monday, 7 April 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 6 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Montego Bay but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Montego Bay is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Delta offers the cheapest flight tickets to Montego Bay.

Travelling from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Sangster International Airport (MBJ): what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sangster International Airport is 4 hours 6 minutes. Montego Bay's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Montego Bay 1 hour behind New York.

  • Each week, there are 79 flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sangster International Airport. To be on board early, jump on the 05:20 JetBlue Airways flight. If you're keen to make the most of your time before flying, the last flight from JFK to MBJ is 20:09 with JetBlue Airways.

  • During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.

  • American Airlines is your ticket to exploring Montego Bay (and perhaps some other great parts of Jamaica!). Check out the direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sangster International Airport offered by this popular airline.

  • If you want to break up your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sangster International Airport, consider adding a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' and find a city that catches your eye. The most popular stopovers on the JFK - MBJ route include:

    • Charlotte Douglas International Airport

    • Miami International Airport

    • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport

  • Don't forget, you might need a visa to enter Jamaica. Visa requirements vary and travel documentation requirements frequently change. Before organising your cheap ticket from JFK to MBJ, be sure to check with your carrier and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for up-to-date information.

How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Sangster International Airport (MBJ)

  • ج.م.‏ 7,496 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sangster International Airport. Return flights start at ج.م.‏ 18,663. These fares may change depending on availability.

  • To score cheap flight tickets from JFK to MBJ, reserve your trip 9 months before your departure.

  • Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sangster International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.

  • Finding a cheap ticket from JFK to MBJ is straightforward with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as the price has fallen.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sangster International Airport.

Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport is around 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 48 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel near JFK? If you're catching an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sangster International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Sangster International Airport (MBJ)

  • If you're coming in on a late flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sangster International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near MBJ:

Getting from Sangster International Airport (MBJ) to central Montego Bay

  • Sangster International Airport is approximately 3 kilometres from the centre of Montego Bay. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 12 minutes.

When to fly to Sangster International Airport (MBJ)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sangster International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Montego Bay in May.

  • Lock in your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sangster International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Montego Bay during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25 ºC and 31 ºC.

  • February sees average temperatures of between 22 ºC and 28 ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from JFK to MBJ sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

More about Montego Bay

  • As soon as you've locked in your flights from JFK to MBJ, you'll need to find a hotel in Montego Bay. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this exciting city:

  • Sam Sharpe Square and Hip Strip are just the start of the top-rated attractions to add to your Montego Bay itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Montego Bay Yacht Club.

Complete your Montego Bay trip with hotels and a car rental

  • You've got your cheap ticket to Sangster International Airport — next on the list is finding somewhere to stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Montego Bay.

Plan the rest of your trip from New York to Montego Bay

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