Travelling from San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Montego Bay Airport (MBJ): what you need to know
Montego Bay is three hours ahead of San Jose and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your SJC to MBJ flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Jose International Airport to Montego Bay Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SJC and MBJ include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Chicago Midway Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Montego Bay Airport (MBJ)
Currently, Rs58,578 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Jose International Airport to Montego Bay Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs131,583. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from SJC to MBJ, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from San Jose International Airport to Montego Bay Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across the month and score a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SJC to MBJ.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from San Jose International Airport to Montego Bay Airport.
Handy information about San Jose International Airport (SJC)
SJC is located at 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.
San Jose International Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from SJC touch down on schedule 83% of the time.
Central San Jose to San Jose International Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near SJC? If you're boarding an early flight from San Jose International Airport to Montego Bay Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Montego Bay Airport (MBJ)
Reserve a hotel near MBJ if you're taking a late San Jose International Airport to Montego Bay Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Montego Bay Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Classique, Island Car Rentals or FlexWays and explore beyond Montego Bay's usual tourist stops.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Montego Bay Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Montego Bay Airport (MBJ) to central Montego Bay
Montego Bay Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from the centre of Montego Bay. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Montego Bay Airport (MBJ)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from San Jose International Airport to Montego Bay Airport. December is the busiest month to head to Montego Bay. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in September.
Book your flight from San Jose International Airport to Montego Bay Airport for August if you want to explore Montego Bay during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 31ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 22ºC and 28ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SJC to MBJ around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Jamaica
Kingston is just one of the many cities in Jamaica waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Montego Bay. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Bob Marley museum, Bob Marley Statue and Blue Mountains.
Spanish Town is another favourite destination in Jamaica and is around 113 kilometres south-east of Montego Bay. No trip is complete without a visit to First Iron Bridge In The Caribbean, St. Jago De La Vega Cathedral and People's Museum of Craft & Technology.
