Flying from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Sangster International Airport (MBJ): what you need to know
Des Moines and Montego Bay follow the same timezone, UTC-5.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your DSM to MBJ flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines 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 easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Des Moines International Airport to Sangster International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between DSM and MBJ include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Sangster International Airport (MBJ)
R 4,967 is currently the best price for a one-way Des Moines International Airport to Sangster International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 7,945. These fares may change based on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from DSM to MBJ, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when searching for your flight from Des Moines International Airport to Sangster International Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from DSM to MBJ by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Des Moines International Airport to Sangster International Airport.
Handy information about Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
DSM's address is 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.
Des Moines International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 80.45% of flights that take off from DSM arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Des Moines International Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Des Moines. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near DSM. Whether you're taking an early flight from Des Moines International Airport to Sangster International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Sangster International Airport (MBJ)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Des Moines International Airport to Sangster International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MBJ instead:
Explore without limits with a Sangster International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Classique, Island Car Rentals or FlexWays and venture far and wide through Montego Bay and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Sangster International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Sangster International Airport (MBJ) to central Montego Bay
Sangster International Airport is approximately 3 kilometres from central Montego Bay. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
When to fly to Sangster International Airport (MBJ)
February is the most popular month for flights from Des Moines International Airport to Sangster International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Montego Bay in May.
Before locking in your flight from Des Moines International Airport to Sangster International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Montego Bay, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DSM to MBJ sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Jamaica
Kingston is just one of the many places in Jamaica waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Montego Bay. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Devon House, Blue Mountains and Emancipation Park.
Spanish Town is another sought-after destination in Jamaica and is around 113 kilometres south-east of Montego Bay. No trip is complete without experiencing Angels Plaza, Cowan's Plaza and Michael Paul Barker Estate.
