2 airlines fly nonstop from Houston to Montego Bay.
Checking today’s fares with the airlines.
| Airline | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | IAH George Bush Intercontinental Airport | MBJ Sangster International Airport |
| Southwest AirlinesSeasonal | HOU William P. Hobby 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 1 hour ahead of Houston in January and the same time as 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, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly this route nonstop, some of them seasonally.
Nonstop flights leave from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and arrive at Sangster International Airport (MBJ).
About 1,347 miles (2,167 km), measured between the city centres.
Montego Bay is 1 hour ahead of Houston in January and the same time as 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.