Travelling from Lima Airport (LIM) to Montego Bay Airport (MBJ): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Lima Airport to Montego Bay Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 55 minutes.
Montego Bay's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Lima.
You can choose from three weekly Lima Airport to Montego Bay Airport flights. The 12:00 departure with LATAM Airlines is the earliest you can take. LATAM Airlines operates the last service of the day at 12:05.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LIM to MBJ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in 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.
Jetting into Montego Bay (and then seeing more of Jamaica!) is a breeze with LATAM Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Lima Airport to Montego Bay Airport.
LATAM Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for LIM to MBJ flights is LATAM Airlines.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Lima Airport to Montego Bay Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between LIM and MBJ:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Miami International Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lima Airport (LIM) to Montego Bay Airport (MBJ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Lima Airport to Montego Bay Airport flight is R 3,466. A round-trip ticket right now is R 7,775. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LIM to MBJ.
Organise your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Lima Airport to Montego Bay Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from LIM to MBJ is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Lima Airport to Montego Bay Airport.
Handy information about Lima Airport (LIM)
Lima Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from LIM make it to their destination as scheduled 82% of the time.
Lima Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Lima. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Lima Airport to Montego Bay Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to LIM:
Arriving at Montego Bay Airport (MBJ)
Consider booking a hotel close to MBJ if you're on a late Lima Airport to Montego Bay Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Montego Bay Airport rental car and discover Montego Bay and beyond with your own set of wheels. Classique, Island Car Rentals and FlexWays are leading providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, book your ride from Montego Bay Airport about three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Montego Bay Airport (MBJ) to central Montego Bay
From Montego Bay Airport, Montego Bay is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Montego Bay Airport (MBJ)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Lima Airport to Montego Bay Airport. December is the busiest month to head to Montego Bay. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in September.
Lock in your flight from Lima Airport to Montego Bay 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).
February has average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LIM 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 explored after you've experienced Montego Bay. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Bob Marley museum, Bob Marley Statue and Blue Mountains.
Spanish Town is another standout destination in Jamaica and is around 113 kilometres south-east of Montego Bay. No journey is complete without a visit to First Iron Bridge In The Caribbean, St. Jago De La Vega Cathedral and People's Museum of Craft & Technology.