Flying from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Sangster International Airport (MBJ): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Sangster International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 45 minutes.
Montego Bay is one hour behind Fort Lauderdale and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
You can choose from 23 weekly Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Sangster International Airport flights. The 08:00 departure with JetBlue Airways is the earliest available. JetBlue Airways operates the last service of the day at 22:15.
To ensure you catch your FLL to MBJ flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Sangster International Airport. When you're ready to start your Montego Bay adventure, let one of these carriers transport you to this unmissable part of Jamaica:
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is JetBlue Airways.
JetBlue Airways is the most punctual carrier that offers FLL to MBJ flights, with 71.96% of its services arriving as planned.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Sangster International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between FLL and MBJ include:
Lynden Pindling International Airport
Orlando International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Sangster International Airport (MBJ)
Currently, $77 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Sangster International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $304. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from FLL to MBJ, book your trip seven months ahead of your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Sangster International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from FLL to MBJ by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Sangster International Airport.
Handy information about Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
FLL is located at 320 Terminal Drive.
When it comes to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 73.74% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport from central Fort Lauderdale, it takes around 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 25 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near FLL? If you've booked an early flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Sangster International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Sangster International Airport (MBJ)
If you're coming in on a late Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Sangster International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near MBJ:
Travel at your own pace with a Sangster International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Classique, Island Car Rentals or FlexWays and discover more of Montego Bay and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Sangster International Airport about three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Sangster International Airport (MBJ) to central Montego Bay
Sangster International Airport is approximately 3 kilometres from central Montego Bay. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
When to fly to Sangster International Airport (MBJ)
February is the most popular month for flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Sangster International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Montego Bay in May.
Book your flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Sangster International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Montego Bay during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 31ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from FLL to MBJ in February. Temperatures average between 22ºC and 28ºC then.
Explore more of Jamaica
Kingston is just one of the many cities in Jamaica waiting to be discovered once you've seen Montego Bay. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Devon House, Blue Mountains and Emancipation Park.
Spanish Town is another well-known destination in Jamaica and is around 113 kilometres south-east of Montego Bay. No journey is complete without experiencing Angels Plaza, Cowan's Plaza and Michael Paul Barker Estate.