Travelling from Montego Bay Airport (MBJ) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
The timezone in Los Angeles is UTC-8, which is three hours behind Montego Bay.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your MBJ to LAX flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as December? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Montego Bay Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between MBJ and LAX include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Fort Lauderdale International Airport
Cancun Airport
Handy information about Montego Bay Airport (MBJ)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Montego Bay Airport, 65% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Montego Bay Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Montego Bay. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near MBJ? If you're boarding an early flight from Montego Bay Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Montego Bay Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LAX instead:
Grab a Los Angeles International Airport rental car and discover Los Angeles and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are well-known companies to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Los Angeles International Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
The street address for LAX is One World Way.
From Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles is approximately 29 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Montego Bay Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Los Angeles. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Montego Bay Airport to Los Angeles International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
February has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MBJ to LAX around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United States
San Diego is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Los Angeles. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in the United States, consider San Jose, roughly 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles. Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley are key reasons to visit.