Flying from Washington DC to Sangster International Airport (MBJ): What you need to know
When looking for your flight from Washington DC to Sangster International Airport (MBJ), there's a good range of airports you can take off from. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are Washington DC's major terminals.
The timezone in Montego Bay is UTC-5, which is one hour behind Washington DC. Sangster International Airport is located in Montego Bay.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from Washington DC to MBJ. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Washington DC to MBJ that include a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between DCA and MBJ include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Located around 8 kilometres from the centre of Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 45 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near Ronald Reagan National Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Washington DC to Sangster International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
76.44% of flights departing from Ronald Reagan National Airport land at their destination on time.
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Prefer to leave from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)? Direct Washington DC to Sangster International Airport (MBJ) plane tickets can be booked from here.
United Airlines operates direct flights from Washington DC to MBJ leaving from IAD. Book your favourite aisle (or window) seat and reach your destination in a single journey.
On the IAD to MBJ route, United Airlines is the go-to airline for most travellers.
The carrier with the best on-time performance is United Airlines. Its Washington Dulles International Airport to Sangster International Airport flights land without delay 70.59% of the time.
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Washington DC to Sangster International Airport. Check out these connections between Washington Dulles International Airport and MBJ:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
IAD is about 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. It takes 50 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Washington DC to MBJ flight? Check in to a hotel near Washington Dulles International Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
74.39% of all departures from Washington Dulles International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
The address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Get straight to the good part and take a direct flight from Washington DC to Sangster International Airport leaving from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).
Take off from BWI with Southwest Airlines. This reputable carrier offers direct Washington DC to MBJ plane tickets.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Southwest Airlines from BWI to MBJ.
With 71.07% of its services arriving as scheduled, Southwest Airlines is the highest-rated carrier for punctuality on this route.
Book a plane ticket from Washington DC to Sangster International Airport (MBJ) out of Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) with a stop or two. Some popular stopovers between BWI and MBJ include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
The trip to BWI from the centre of Washington DC is around 1 hour 30 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 50 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Sleep a little longer and still make your Washington DC to Sangster International Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport make departure day a breeze if you're jetting off early:
Flights that leave from BWI reach their destination within the expected time frame 77.13% of the time.
About Sangster International Airport (MBJ)
Have a late flight from Washington DC to Sangster International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Check in to one of these hotels near MBJ and be in snooze mode sooner:
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Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride around three weeks before your Washington DC to Sangster International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Sangster International Airport (MBJ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Sangster International Airport is $154. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $370. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Washington DC to MBJ. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Sangster International Airport (MBJ)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Washington DC to Sangster International Airport (MBJ). July is the peak month for travel to Montego Bay. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in May.
Lock in a Washington DC to MBJ plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Montego Bay to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Washington DC to Sangster International Airport in February when temperatures are between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
More about Montego Bay
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Montego Bay right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Washington DC to Sangster International Airport:
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Explore more of Jamaica
Kingston is just one of the many cities in Jamaica waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Montego Bay. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Bob Marley museum, Bob Marley Statue and Blue Mountains.
Around 121 kilometres south-east of Montego Bay, Spanish Town is another essential stop in Jamaica. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Eco Park, Wynter's Park and Serenity Park.