{ "response": { "Key": "MBJ-JFK", "orig": { "code": "MBJ", "type": "airport", "city": "Montego Bay", "fullCity": "Montego Bay, Jamaica", "airport": "Montego Bay" }, "dest": { "code": "JFK", "type": "airport", "city": "New York City", "fullCity": "New York City, New York", "airport": "John F Kennedy Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Montego Bay to New York City?", "answer": "Flights from Montego Bay to New York City cover about 1,550 miles and typically take 3 hours and 53 minutes. The return trip averages 4 hours and 4 minutes, so the northbound leg is slightly longer.", "methodology": "Flight times and distances come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in New York City?", "answer": "From JFK, the fastest option to Manhattan is typically a taxi, which offers a flat fare of $70 plus tolls and tip. The AirTrain connects to the subway (E, J/Z lines) and Long Island Rail Road for a cheaper but slower trip. Ride-share services like Uber and Lyft are widely used and pick up at designated areas outside each terminal. Car rentals are available at Federal Circle via AirTrain. Most travelers use ride-share or taxi for convenience, while budget-conscious visitors opt for the AirTrain and subway.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "http://jfkairport.com/transportation", "title": "Transportation Options - JFK Airport", "favicon": "http://jfkairport.com/images/shared/favicon/jfk_favicon.ico", "time_published": "2025-12-23T18:54:39Z" }, { "url": "https://jfkairport.com/transportation/ride-share-services", "title": "Ride Share Information - JFK Airport", "favicon": "https://jfkairport.com/images/shared/favicon/jfk_favicon.ico", "time_published": "2025-11-07T16:18:43Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=97218&diff=1343981798&oldid=1343041901&title=John_F._Kennedy_International_Airport", "title": "John F. Kennedy International Airport: Difference between revisions", "time_published": "2026-03-17T15:31:18Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John%20F.%20Kennedy%20International%20Airport", "title": "John F. Kennedy International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-30T21:30:04Z" }, { "url": "https://portfolio.panynj.gov/2015/12/15/jfk-five-things-ok-technically-six-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-john-f-kennedy-international-airport/", "title": "JFK: Five Things (OK, Technically Six Things) You Probably Didn’t Know About John F. Kennedy International Airport |", "time_published": "2015-12-15T15:00:57Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q4": { "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Montego Bay to New York City?", "answer": "Average fares from Montego Bay to New York City bottom out around $329 in late September, with September and October generally the cheapest months overall at about $340–345 on average. Prices climb through the winter, peaking in late December when average fares reach roughly $466, making December and July the most expensive months on this route.", "methodology": "Seasonal fares come from Priceline's own air booking-summary archive, analysed in-house and refreshed monthly. For each day of the year we take a representative round-trip fare, a blend of the 25th-percentile and average ticket price over the route's bookings, and smooth the series into a seasonal curve; the half-month low and high and the monthly figures quoted here are averages of that curve. Thin and international routes borrow their seasonal shape from the nearest busy routes, with the price level anchored to the route's own bookings.", "toolsUsed": [ "seasonal_prices" ] }, "q5": { "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Montego Bay to New York City?", "answer": "For flights from Montego Bay to New York City, the best time to book is roughly 4 to 6 weeks before departure, when fares average around $342. Booking about 30 days out yields the lowest single price at $341, while waiting until the last week or booking more than 5 months ahead can push prices above $390. Summer and holiday periods tend to shift the sweet spot earlier, so aim for 6 to 10 weeks ahead during those peak times.", "methodology": "Booking-window guidance comes from the same monthly in-house analysis of Priceline's own air booking-summary archive. We aggregate the route's bookings by how many days before departure they were made, from about 180 days out to the day of travel, smooth the curve, and highlight the stretch of lead times with the lowest average fare. Thin and international routes borrow the curve shape from the nearest busy routes, anchored to the route's own price level. It reflects current fares and is refreshed monthly.", "toolsUsed": [ "booking_timing" ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Montego Bay to New York City?", "answer": "No nonstop red‑eyes operate between Montego Bay and New York JFK, but connecting itineraries whose long leg is an overnight flight are available. For example, JetBlue connects via Fort Lauderdale with the overnight leg departing FLL at 22:15 and arriving JFK at 01:18 (early hours), while American connects via Miami with departures at 21:43 to Newark (arriving 00:51, early hours) and at 21:52 to JFK (arriving 00:59, early hours).", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "redeye_flights" ] }, "q7": { "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Montego Bay to New York City?", "answer": "JetBlue, American Airlines, and Delta all fly nonstop from Montego Bay to New York JFK. JetBlue is the most frequent, with up to 157 weekly flights and a typical fare around $648, while American operates about 50 weekly flights with a median fare near $637 and Delta runs around 42 weekly flights at about $615. All three carriers offer daily service.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q8": { "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Montego Bay and New York City?", "answer": "Common layovers include Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Atlanta, which keep total travel time competitive. Miami and Fort Lauderdale offer frequent Caribbean connections and efficient transfers. Atlanta provides broad domestic and international connections. All are US airports, so transit is straightforward if you have US entry authorization." }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to New York City?", "answer": "April to June and September to early November offer pleasant temperatures and fewer tourists than summer and the holiday season." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Montego Bay to New York City?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for the duration of your stay, a U.S. visa or ESTA if required, proof of onward or return travel, and a payment method for bags. Check if any vaccination certificates are needed." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in New York City?", "answer": "JFK is the main international gateway with the most flights from Montego Bay and easy access to Manhattan. Newark offers an alternative with good transit connections and is closer to Midtown for some travellers. LaGuardia is closer to Midtown but primarily serves domestic routes and is rarely used for this route." }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at New York City airport?", "answer": "John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) does not have any on‑site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods. The TWA Hotel is located within the historic TWA Flight Center, connected to Terminal 5 via the AirTrain, and several nearby hotels like the Crowne Plaza and Hampton Inn offer free shuttle service. Some terminals have limited seating and 24‑hour food options, but dedicated sleep facilities are not available.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "http://www.sleepinginairports.net/usa/newyorkjfk.htm", "title": "New York City JFK Airport Guide - Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2026-03-09T16:06:27Z" }, { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/new-york-city-jfk-airport-guide.htm", "title": "New York City JFK Airport Guide - Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2018-08-06T08:02:49Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John%20F.%20Kennedy%20International%20Airport", "title": "John F. Kennedy International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-30T21:30:04Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kennedy_Airport", "title": "John F. Kennedy International Airport - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2026-03-11T23:04:47Z" }, { "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/north-america/usa/new-york/new-york-city/activities/private_one_way_transfer_john_f_kennedy_airport_to_new_york-X55Q5M?property=NYCWS", "title": "Private One-way Transfer John F. Kennedy Airport To New York", "time_published": "2026-02-16T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramada%20Plaza%20JFK%20Hotel", "title": "Ramada Plaza JFK Hotel", "time_published": "2026-03-23T14:41:49Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q15": { "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at John F Kennedy Intl Airport?", "answer": "John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) offers currency exchange services through Travelex, with locations in Terminals 1, 4, 5, 7, and 8, typically near check-in or arrivals areas. The airport has multi-faith chapels for prayer and meditation: Our Lady of the Skies Chapel in Terminal 4, a Protestant chapel in Terminal 4, and the JFK Airport Synagogue in Terminal 4, plus a Muslim prayer room in Terminal 4. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout all terminals, with the network name “_Free JFK WiFi” and no time limit.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.jfkairport.com/", "title": "John F. 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Kennedy International Airport - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2026-03-11T23:04:47Z" }, { "url": "https://portfolio.panynj.gov/2015/12/15/jfk-five-things-ok-technically-six-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-john-f-kennedy-international-airport/", "title": "JFK: Five Things (OK, Technically Six Things) You Probably Didn’t Know About John F. Kennedy International Airport |", "time_published": "2015-12-15T15:00:57Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Montego Bay to New York City?", "answer": "The most common nonstop aircraft on the Montego Bay to New York JFK route are the Airbus A321-100 (JetBlue) and the Boeing 737 MAX 9 (United). On connecting itineraries, the long-haul leg is frequently an Airbus A321-100, Boeing 737-800, or Boeing 737 MAX 8 via hubs like Charlotte, Miami, or Fort Lauderdale. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, though Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these types.", "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_aircraft" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Montego Bay to New York City?", "answer": "JetBlue (B6) flies nonstop from Montego Bay to New York JFK and is not part of any major global alliance, while American Airlines (AA) and Delta Air Lines (DL) also serve JFK nonstop and belong to the oneworld and SkyTeam alliances respectively. United Airlines (UA) operates nonstop to Newark (EWR) and is a Star Alliance member. No other alliances have nonstop service on this route, though connecting itineraries may involve additional carriers.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "flight_schedule" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Montego Bay?", "answer": "At Montego Bay’s Sangster International Airport, the main departure lounge is Club Mobay, located airside in the international terminal opposite gate 12. It’s accessible with Priority Pass, certain premium credit cards like the Amex Platinum, or by purchasing a day pass. The lounge offers complimentary drinks, Wi‑Fi, showers, a children’s play area, and a spa (extra charge). There’s also a separate Club Mobay Arrivals Lounge after immigration, though that’s for arriving passengers. No airline‑specific lounges like Delta Sky Club or American Admirals Club operate at MBJ.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/jamaica/sangster-international/mbj-club-mobay", "title": "Club Mobay MBJ AIRPORT Montego Bay Sangster Intl | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/lounges/jamaica/montego-bay-sangster-intl", "title": "Sangster International Airport MBJ Lounges - MBJ Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/MBJ/Club-Mobay-International-Terminal-ioroMlngrq", "title": "Club Mobay at Sangster International Airport | Amex US", "time_published": "2026-05-03T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sangster_International_Airport", "title": "Sangster International Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-06T02:40:17Z" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-gb/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/MBJ/Club-Mobay-Arrivals-Lounge-International-Terminal-1KaMdVrI0b", "title": "Club Mobay Arrivals Lounge at Sangster International Airport | Amex GB", "time_published": "2026-05-03T00:00:00Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Montego Bay to New York City?", "answer": "On Montego Bay to New York City flights, Basic Economy fares may exclude checked baggage. Standard economy usually includes one checked bag and a carry‑on, while premium cabins offer more generous allowances. Specific limits depend on the airline." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Montego Bay to New York City?", "answer": "Flights from Montego Bay to New York City commonly offer Economy and flat-bed Business class; Premium Economy is not typical on this route." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies vary; full‑fare and premium‑cabin tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, but Basic Economy typically does not." } } } }