Flying from Montego Bay Airport (MBJ) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Montego Bay Airport to Philadelphia International Airport.
Montego Bay and Philadelphia are in the UTC-5 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Take your pick of nine weekly Montego Bay Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flights. The 10:23 departure with Frontier Airlines is the earliest you can take. American Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 16:10.
Leave plenty of time to make your MBJ to PHL flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as December? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Philadelphia (and then seeing more of the United States!) is a breeze with American Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Montego Bay Airport to Philadelphia International Airport.
American Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
American Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates MBJ to PHL flights, with 69.42% of its services landing on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Montego Bay Airport to Philadelphia International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between MBJ and PHL:
Miami International Airport
Orlando International Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
Handy information about Montego Bay Airport (MBJ)
65% of flights that depart Montego Bay Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To reach Montego Bay Airport from central Montego Bay, it takes around 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near MBJ. Whether you have an early flight from Montego Bay Airport to Philadelphia International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Consider booking a hotel close to PHL if you're catching a late Montego Bay Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Philadelphia International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of Philadelphia and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Philadelphia International Airport about three weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
August is the busiest month for flights from Montego Bay Airport to Philadelphia International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Philadelphia in March.
The warmest month in Philadelphia is July, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Montego Bay Airport to Philadelphia International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from MBJ to PHL in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Philadelphia has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be explored. About 129 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia, a visit to New York will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in the United States, consider Boston, about 434 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia. Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and USS Constitution Museum are among its highlights.


