Travelling from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Sangster International Airport (MBJ): what you need to know
Montego Bay is two hours ahead of Vancouver and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your YVR to MBJ flight.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Sangster International Airport (MBJ)
$320 is the best price for a one-way Vancouver International Airport to Sangster International Airport flight. Return flights start from $669. These prices may change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from YVR to MBJ, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Sangster International Airport.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from YVR to MBJ.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Vancouver International Airport to Sangster International Airport.
Handy information about Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Vancouver International Airport, data shows 71.77% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Vancouver International Airport from central Vancouver, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near YVR? If you've booked an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to Sangster International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Sangster International Airport (MBJ)
If you're getting in on a late Vancouver International Airport to Sangster International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near MBJ:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Sangster International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Classique, Island Car Rentals or FlexWays to explore Montego Bay and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Sangster International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Sangster International Airport (MBJ) to central Montego Bay
Sangster International Airport to the centre of Montego Bay has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometres away.
When to fly to Sangster International Airport (MBJ)
February is the busiest month for flights from Vancouver International Airport to Sangster International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Montego Bay in May.
Book your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Sangster International Airport for August if you want to visit Montego Bay during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from YVR to MBJ in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of Jamaica
You've done Montego Bay, now it's time to discover more of Jamaica. Journey around 129 kilometres south-east to Kingston to check off its top attractions. From Devon House to Blue Mountains and Emancipation Park, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 113 kilometres south-east of Montego Bay, Spanish Town is another essential stop in Jamaica. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Angels Plaza, Cowan's Plaza and Michael Paul Barker Estate.