{ "response": { "Key": "MBJ-IAH", "orig": { "code": "MBJ", "type": "airport", "city": "Montego Bay", "fullCity": "Montego Bay, Jamaica", "airport": "Montego Bay" }, "dest": { "code": "IAH", "type": "airport", "city": "Houston", "fullCity": "Houston, Texas", "airport": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Montego Bay to Houston?", "answer": "The nonstop flight from Montego Bay to Houston is about 1,350 miles and typically takes 3 hours and 28 minutes. In the return direction, the flight is slightly shorter at 3 hours and 26 minutes, a difference of just two minutes — essentially the same in both directions.", "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" ] }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from Montego Bay to Houston?", "answer": "United Airlines flies non-stop from Montego Bay to Houston with 18 weekly departures on a daily schedule, typically departing between 2:20 PM and 4:33 PM. The flight takes about 3 hours 28 minutes, and the return is roughly 3 hours 26 minutes.", "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" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Houston?", "answer": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) offers taxis, ride-share services like Uber and Lyft, shuttles and buses, limousines, rental cars, and public transit. The most-used and most cost-effective option is the METRO 500 IAH Downtown Direct bus, which runs nonstop from Terminal E to the George R. Brown Convention Center downtown for just $4.50 one way, every 30 minutes from 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Taxis and ride apps are available 24/7 at terminals A, C, and E curbsides, while rental cars require a short shuttle to the Rental Car Center. Hotel shuttles can be requested from baggage claim, and the 102 Bush IAH Express bus also serves the airport from Terminal C.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/ground-transportation", "title": "Ground Transportation | Airport Taxi, Uber, Lyft, Shuttle & Rent Car Houston" }, { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/ground-transportation/shuttles-and-buses", "title": "IAH Airport Shuttle & Bus Service | Houston Ground Transportation", "time_published": "2026-05-02T07:23:56Z" }, { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/ground-transportation/metro-downtown-direct", "title": "Downtown Direct" }, { "url": "https://www.fly2houston.com/", "title": "Houston Airport System", "time_published": "2026-04-02T20:31:01Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Bush_Intercontinental_Airport", "title": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-08-28T04:59:46Z" } ] }, "q4": { "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Montego Bay to Houston?", "answer": "Average fares from Montego Bay to Houston bottom out around $356 in early February, making February, September, and October the cheapest months overall at $364–$369 on average. The most expensive stretch is late December, when average fares climb to about $476, with June and December ranking as the priciest months at $453 and $451 respectively.", "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 Houston?", "answer": "For Montego Bay to Houston, the best fares come when booking about 3 to 6 weeks before departure, with the single cheapest day at 30 days out ($291). Booking much earlier, like 5 to 6 months ahead, can cost significantly more (around $499), and last-minute fares within a week also climb to $348 or higher. Summer and holiday periods typically require booking earlier than the usual window, though fares on this route are generally lowest when you stay in that 3-6 week range.", "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 Houston?", "answer": "No nonstop red-eye flights operate from Montego Bay to Houston, but connecting overnight itineraries are available. One option departs Montego Bay on American Airlines, connects in Miami, and the overnight leg Miami to Houston departs at 22:14 and arrives at 23:59 the same night. Another departs on JetBlue, connects in Fort Lauderdale, with the overnight leg Fort Lauderdale to Houston departing at 21:00 and arriving at 22:59 the same night.", "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" ] }, "q8": { "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Montego Bay and Houston?", "answer": "Common layovers include Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Atlanta, which offer frequent connections and generally efficient transfer processes, keeping total travel time competitive. Miami and Fort Lauderdale are particularly advantageous for their proximity and high frequency of flights from Montego Bay." }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Houston?", "answer": "March to May and October to November offer mild temperatures and fewer tourists." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Montego Bay to Houston?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for your stay, a U.S. visa or ESTA if required, proof of onward travel, payment for baggage, and any vaccination certificates needed for U.S. entry." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Houston?", "answer": "George Bush Intercontinental is Houston's main airport for international flights, located about 23 miles north of downtown. William P. Hobby is closer to the city centre and primarily serves domestic and regional routes, especially Southwest Airlines flights." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to Montego Bay from the city center?", "answer": "There is no direct public transportation from downtown Montego Bay to Sangster International Airport, as the city's railway service ceased operations in 1992 and no public bus system is documented. Shuttle buses and private transfers are the most popular options, especially for tourists, offering shared or private door-to-door service from hotels and the cruise terminal. Taxis and ride-share services are also available and are the fastest way to reach the airport, typically taking just a few minutes from the city center. Driving yourself is possible with on-site parking at the airport, but most visitors opt for a shuttle or taxi due to limited parking and convenience.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sangster_International_Airport", "title": "Sangster International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-08-26T19:53:52Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingston_to_Montego_Bay_railway", "title": "Kingston to Montego Bay railway", "time_published": "2026-06-02T18:30:07Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montego_Bay", "title": "Montego Bay", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-03T22:55:58Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montego_Bay_railway_station", "title": "Montego Bay railway station", "time_published": "2026-07-27T20:59:02Z" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Houston airport?", "answer": "Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport has a directly connected hotel, the Houston Airport Marriott at George Bush Intercontinental, which is accessible from all terminals via the free underground tram service. Additionally, Minute Suites offers private sleep cabins inside Terminal C near Gate C14, with rates around $65 per hour or $215 for an overnight stay. Several nearby hotels, including Hampton Inn & Suites and SpringHill Suites, also provide free shuttle service.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://hilton.com/en/locations/usa/texas/houston/iah-george-bush-intercontinental-airport/extended-stay/homewood-suites", "title": "Homewood Suites Extended Stay Hotels near George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston, TX - Find Hotels - Hilton", "favicon": "https://www.hilton.com/modules/assets/img/brand/HW/favicon_HW.svg" }, { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/houston-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Houston Airport Guide (IAH) - 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": "2018-08-25T14:40:18Z" } ] }, "q15": { "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at George Bush Intercontinental Airport?", "answer": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) offers currency exchange services in Terminals B, C, D, and E. A prayer room and ablution room are available in Terminal D near Gate D15. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout every terminal, including the parking garages.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/hotels/", "title": "IAH Houston Airport | George Bush Intercontinental", "time_published": "2026-08-04T15:12:56Z" }, { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/visitor-information/services/", "title": "Services" }, { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/visitor-information/traveling-with-kids", "title": "Traveling with Kids" }, { "url": "https://www.fly2houston.com/", "title": "Houston Airport System", "time_published": "2026-04-02T20:31:01Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Bush_Intercontinental_Airport", "title": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-08-28T04:59:46Z" } ] }, "q16": { "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Montego Bay and Houston airports?", "answer": "At Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), travelers with disabilities can use the Sunflower Lanyard Program, free wheelchair service through their airline, accessible parking and restrooms, and TSA Cares for screening assistance, with TSA Cares requesting contact at least 72 hours in advance. IAH also offers a sensory room and mothers' rooms, but specific children's play areas are not listed in the available information. For Montego Bay's Sangster International Airport (MBJ), the accessible-services and children's-facility details are not provided in the references, so you would need to check directly with the airport or your airline, typically requesting mobility assistance at least 48 hours before departure.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sangster_International_Airport", "title": "Sangster International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-08-26T19:53:52Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_busiest_airports_in_the_Caribbean", "title": "List of the busiest airports in the Caribbean", "time_published": "2026-08-04T15:35:25Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montego_Bay", "title": "Montego Bay", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-03T22:55:58Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norman_Manley_International_Airport", "title": "Norman Manley International Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-23T08:04:46Z" }, { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/accessibility", "title": "IAH Accessibility Services | ADA Accessible Travel at Houston Airport" }, { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/related-content/accessibility-services-at-george-bush-intercontinental-airport", "title": "Accessibility Services at George Bush Intercontinental Airport Your Complete Guide to Accessible Travel at IAH" }, { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/accessibility/accessible-security-screening", "title": "IAH Accessible Security Screening | Assisted TSA Screening at George Bush Intercontinental Airport" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bush_Intercontinental_Airport", "title": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2026-03-12T23:18:47Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Montego Bay to Houston?", "answer": "United Airlines operates the nonstop route from Montego Bay to Houston using Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft, with the broader Boeing 737 family also listed. Specific aircraft types for this route are not broken out further beyond those designations.", "methodology": "Aircraft types 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). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Montego Bay to Houston?", "answer": "United Airlines flies nonstop from Montego Bay to Houston, and it is a member of the Star Alliance. No other alliances have a nonstop presence on this route, though other alliances may serve it via connections.", "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.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Montego Bay?", "answer": "Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay offers Club Mobay as its main departure lounge, located in the International Terminal on the Mezzanine Level opposite Gate 12. The lounge provides complimentary drinks, showers, Wi-Fi, TVs, flight monitors, and a children's play area, with spa facilities and fax/telephone services available for an additional fee. Access is available to Priority Pass members and American Express Platinum Card holders, subject to space availability, and a complimentary fast track security service is offered to cardholders and their guests. A separate Club Mobay Arrivals Lounge is also available for arriving passengers.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-ca/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/MBJ/Club-Mobay-International-Terminal-ioroMlngrq", "title": "Club Mobay at Sangster International Airport | Amex CA", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/jamaica/sangster-international/mbj-club-mobay", "title": "Club Mobay MBJ AIRPORT Montego Bay Sangster Intl | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c" }, { "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/jamaica/sangster-international", "title": "Sangster International Airport MBJ Lounges - MBJ Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://my.prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-ca/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/MBJ", "title": "American Express Lounges at Sangster International Airport | Amex CA", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://aa.com/i18n/travelInformation/destinationInformation/mbj-airport.jsp", "title": "Montego Bay, Jamaica (MBJ)", "favicon": "https://aa.com/content/images/chrome/rebrand/favicon.png" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Montego Bay to Houston?", "answer": "On Montego Bay–Houston flights, Basic Economy may exclude checked bags. Standard economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry‑on, while premium cabins allow two checked bags and larger carry‑ons. Confirm with your airline." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Montego Bay to Houston?", "answer": "Flights from Montego Bay to Houston typically offer Economy and flat‑bed Business class; Premium Economy is uncommon on this route." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare class; flexible tickets and premium cabins generally permit same‑day changes or standby, while basic economy rarely does." } } } }