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Cheapest round-trip
$435
Typical prices: $497-$719
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/2Sat 2/24
IAH - MBJ • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$618
Typical prices: $536-$738
Southwest
Wed 11/28Wed 12/19
HOU - MBJ • Non-stop
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You can fly direct with United Airlines and Southwest. Average duration is 3h 21m
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Cheapest • 3% average savings
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 26 weeks in advance save around 29% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 16% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $410 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 36m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Houston to Montego Bay

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Houston to Montego Bay

Tue, Feb 2 - Wed, Feb 24
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3:50 pm - 12:45 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-MBJ Montego Bay Sangster Intl
19h 55m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Tampa
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1:45 pm - 8:05 amMBJ  Montego Bay Sangster Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
19h 20m1 stop Tampa
$435Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 26 - Sat, Dec 19
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5:26 pm - 12:56 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-MBJ Montego Bay Sangster Intl
18h 30m2 stops Fort Lauderdale Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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2:59 pm - 11:41 pmMBJ  Montego Bay Sangster Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
9h 42m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$449Frontier
Sat, Feb 13 - Sat, Feb 20
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5:04 am - 3:03 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-MBJ Montego Bay Sangster Intl
8h 59m1 stop Miami
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6:05 pm - 12:59 amMBJ  Montego Bay Sangster Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
7h 54m1 stop Miami
$450American Airlines
Sat, Feb 13 - Sun, Feb 21
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6:25 pm - 10:20 amIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-MBJ Montego Bay Sangster Intl
14h 55m1 stop Miami
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6:05 pm - 8:54 amMBJ  Montego Bay Sangster Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
15h 49m1 stop Miami
$455American Airlines
Sat, Nov 21 - Wed, Nov 25
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9:14 pm - 12:56 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-MBJ Montego Bay Sangster Intl
14h 42m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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2:01 pm - 5:14 pmMBJ  Montego Bay Sangster Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
28h 13m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$469Frontier
Fri, Dec 4 - Fri, Dec 11
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9:24 pm - 1:17 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-MBJ Montego Bay Sangster Intl
14h 53m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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2:20 pm - 9:34 pmMBJ  Montego Bay Sangster Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
32h 14m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
$508Multiple Airlines
Sun, Dec 6 - Wed, Dec 9
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10:13 am - 2:39 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-MBJ Montego Bay Sangster Intl
3h 26mnonstop
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2:54 pm - 8:41 amMBJ  Montego Bay Sangster Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
18h 47m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$534United Airlines
Sun, Dec 6 - Wed, Dec 9
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7:00 am - 4:57 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-MBJ Montego Bay Sangster Intl
8h 57m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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3:28 pm - 10:06 pmMBJ  Montego Bay Sangster Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
7h 38m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$539Delta
Wed, Mar 31 - Wed, Apr 7
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5:55 am - 3:35 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-MBJ Montego Bay Sangster Intl
9h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:00 pm - 11:58 pmMBJ  Montego Bay Sangster Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
6h 58m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$571Delta
Sun, Nov 29 - Tue, Dec 1
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10:13 am - 2:39 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-MBJ Montego Bay Sangster Intl
3h 26mnonstop
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1:25 pm - 11:44 pmMBJ  Montego Bay Sangster Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
11h 19m1 stop Newark
$627United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Houston to Montego Bay flights

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Houston to Montego Bay?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Houston to Montego Bay. It’s 11% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 10% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Montego Bay?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Montego Bay at $501 round-trip.
•December ($684) and October ($623) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 36% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Houston to Montego Bay the cheapest?

Flights from Houston to Montego Bay are cheapest 26 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 29% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Houston to Montego Bay

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Blane Bachelor

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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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Bill Fink

Expert on MBJ

Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has traveled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

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Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on HOU

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

Key details for Houston to Montego Bay flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$147
Beat the crowds with an average 48% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 88% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Montego Bay

When to book flights from Houston to Montego Bay

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Your Houston to Montego Bay flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Houston to Montego Bay?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Houston to Montego Bay:

    • Earliest: departs at 8:55 am and lands at 12:16 pm
    • Latest: departs at 10:13 am and lands at 1:34 pm.

    The flight takes about 3h 21m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Houston to Montego Bay?

    Four cabin classes are available on flights from Houston to Montego Bay:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class
    • First Class

    Prices vary by airline.

  • How long is a flight from Houston to Montego Bay?

    A nonstop flight from Houston to Montego Bay takes 3h 21m, covering 1,344 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Houston to Montego Bay?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Houston to Montego Bay flight?

    Round-trip flights from Houston to Montego Bay range from $497 to $719, with an average of $594 over the past 12 months. Anything below $497 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Houston to Montego Bay flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 15% above the $594 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Houston to Montego Bay?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $410 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $622 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Houston to Montego Bay?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • How are flight departures from Houston to Montego Bay spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Houston to Montego Bay flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Houston to Montego Bay changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $435 to $4,192. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Houston to Montego Bay flights?

    JetBlue is the only airline on the Houston to Montego Bay route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

  • How are flight prices from Houston to Montego Bay looking right now?

    One-way fares from Houston to Montego Bay are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $216, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Montego Bay Sangster Intl Airport (MBJ)?

    Montego Bay Sangster Intl Airport (MBJ) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $44 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Timeless Car Rental
    • Classique Car Rentals
    • Epic Car Rental Limited
    • Chalis
    • Island Car Rentals

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Houston to Montego Bay?

    Flights from Houston to Montego Bay may depart from several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH). Flights usually arrive at Montego Bay Sangster Intl (MBJ).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Houston to Montego Bay pass through?

    One-stop flights from Houston to Montego Bay most commonly connect through:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 32% of one-stop connections
    • Miami (MIA) - 21% of one-stop connections
    • Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 20% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 13% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Houston to Montego Bay?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Houston to Montego Bay. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $533 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $654, a difference of $121.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What airlines fly from Houston to Montego Bay?

    2 airlines operate flights between Houston and Montego Bay. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

    • United Airlines
    • Southwest

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Houston to Montego Bay?

    Flying via Miami (MIA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 36m, compared with 6h 40m via Orlando (MCO) and 6h 58m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

  • What is the time difference between Houston and Montego Bay?

    Montego Bay is 1 hour ahead of Houston (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Montego Bay?

    Some of the most popular sights in Montego Bay are Doctor's Cave Bathing Club, Cornwall Beach and Fort Montego Craft Market. These are among the most viewed places in Montego Bay on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Houston to Montego Bay flights?

    Among airlines operating Houston to Montego Bay flights:

    • United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • Southwest: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Houston to Montego Bay flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Houston to Montego Bay flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Sunday flights average $533, about $121 less than Thursday fares (19% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 26 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 29% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Houston to Montego Bay trip for January. Fares historically average $501 round-trip in that month - typically $183 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $410 round-trip on this route - about $212 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Montego Bay Sangster Intl Airport.

    • S Hotel Jamaica
    • Hotel Grand A View
    • Big Apple Hotel

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Find which airlines fly direct from Houston to Montego Bay Sangster Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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Houston to Montego Bay Sangster Intl

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

United Airlines

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Friday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Saturday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Sunday

United Airlines

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Montego Bay Sangster Intl to Houston

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

United Airlines

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Saturday

Southwest,United Airlines

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Sunday

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