Travelling from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Sangster International Airport (MBJ): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Sangster International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 35 minutes.
Montego Bay's timezone is UTC-5, making Montego Bay one hour behind Washington DC.
Flights from BWI to MBJ start from 08:20 — the first with Southwest Airlines. The last departure is at 12:30 with Southwest Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 20 weekly Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Sangster International Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your BWI to MBJ flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Travelling to Montego Bay (and then exploring more of Jamaica!) is a cinch with Southwest Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Sangster International Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Southwest Airlines.
The most punctual carrier that offers BWI to MBJ flights is Southwest Airlines. Its services arrive as planned 71.07% of the time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Sangster International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between BWI and MBJ:
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Orlando International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Sangster International Airport (MBJ)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Sangster International Airport flight is C$129. A round-trip fare is currently C$411. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To get cheap tickets from BWI to MBJ, reserve your journey six months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Sangster International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from BWI to MBJ.
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Handy information about Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
77.13% of flights that depart Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport make it to their destination on time.
To get to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport from central Washington DC, it'll take about 50 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to BWI? If you're boarding an early flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Sangster International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Sangster International Airport (MBJ)
Consider staying in a hotel close to MBJ if you're on a late Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Sangster International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Sangster International Airport rental car and explore Montego Bay and beyond with your own wheels. Classique, Island Car Rentals and FlexWays are top providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Sangster International Airport around three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Sangster International Airport (MBJ) to central Montego Bay
Sangster International Airport is approximately 3 kilometres from central Montego Bay. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
When to fly to Sangster International Airport (MBJ)
The quietest month for a flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Sangster International Airport is May, while February is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Montego Bay based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Montego Bay is August, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Sangster International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from BWI to MBJ in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of Jamaica
Montego Bay is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Jamaica just waiting to be explored. About 129 kilometres south-east of Montego Bay, a trip to Kingston will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Devon House, Blue Mountains and Emancipation Park.
If you're ready to explore another side of Jamaica, head for Spanish Town, roughly 113 kilometres south-east of Montego Bay. Angels Plaza, Cowan's Plaza and Michael Paul Barker Estate are among its highlights.