Travelling from San Juan to Sangster International Airport (MBJ): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in San Juan. Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from San Juan to Sangster International Airport (MBJ) leaving from here.
The timezone in Montego Bay is UTC-5, which is one hour behind San Juan. Sangster International Airport is located in Montego Bay.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from San Juan to MBJ. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in San Juan
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from San Juan to MBJ leaving from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
SJU is about 8 kilometres from central San Juan. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 55 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Luis Munoz Marin International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from San Juan to Sangster International Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:
Of all flights departing from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, 73.65% land on schedule at their destination.
Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG)
You can reach SIG from central San Juan in approximately 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour to cover the 8 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your San Juan to MBJ flight? Check in to a hotel near Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
About Sangster International Airport (MBJ)
Consider booking a hotel close to MBJ if you're catching a late flight from San Juan to Sangster International Airport. Check in to one of these options and end the night sooner:
Grab a Sangster International Airport rental car and explore Montego Bay and beyond with your own set of wheels. Classique, Island Car Rentals and FlexWays are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride around three weeks before your San Juan to Sangster International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Juan to Sangster International Airport (MBJ)
At the moment, $283 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from San Juan to Sangster International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $744. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from San Juan to MBJ if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest San Juan to Sangster International Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
Snapping up a cheap flight ticket from San Juan to MBJ is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when the price has dropped.
Find a cheap flight from San Juan to Sangster International Airport by using filters. Select your preferred duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from San Juan to Sangster International Airport (MBJ)
Think about the pace you're looking for when picking your flight dates. May is the quietest month to go to Montego Bay. July is when most people book flights from San Juan to Sangster International Airport (MBJ), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Montego Bay is August, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your San Juan to MBJ flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from San Juan to Sangster International Airport in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
More about Montego Bay
Start your Montego Bay trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from San Juan to Sangster International Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are loads of things to do in Montego Bay when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick off your exploring at Sandals Cay followed by Tropical Bliss and Coral Gardens Neighbourhood Beach.
Explore more of Jamaica
Montego Bay is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Jamaica you should also see. About 129 kilometres south-east of Montego Bay, a visit to Kingston will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Bob Marley museum, Bob Marley Statue and Blue Mountains.
Spanish Town is another standout destination in Jamaica and is around 121 kilometres south-east of Montego Bay. No trip is complete without experiencing Eco Park, Wynter's Park and Serenity Park.
