Travelling from Portland Airport (PDX) to Montego Bay Airport (MBJ): what you need to know
Montego Bay's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Montego Bay three hours ahead of Portland.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your PDX to MBJ flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Portland Airport to Montego Bay Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between PDX and MBJ:
Denver International Airport
Miami International Airport
Minneapolis St Paul Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland Airport (PDX) to Montego Bay Airport (MBJ)
Currently, R 3,358 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Portland Airport to Montego Bay Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 7,328. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from PDX to MBJ. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for a flight from Portland Airport to Montego Bay Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from PDX to MBJ.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Portland Airport to Montego Bay Airport.
Handy information about Portland Airport (PDX)
You'll find PDX at 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland Airport has a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from PDX touch down on schedule 83% of the time.
Portland Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Portland. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near PDX. Whether you're taking an early flight from Portland Airport to Montego Bay Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Montego Bay Airport (MBJ)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Portland Airport to Montego Bay Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MBJ instead:
Pick up a Montego Bay Airport rental car and discover Montego Bay and beyond with your own wheels. Classique, Island Car Rentals and FlexWays are well-known companies to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Montego Bay Airport around three weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Montego Bay Airport (MBJ) to central Montego Bay
Montego Bay Airport to the centre of Montego Bay has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
It takes around 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Montego Bay Airport (MBJ)
December is the busiest month for flights from Portland Airport to Montego Bay Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Montego Bay in September.
Book your flight from Portland Airport to Montego Bay Airport for August if you'd like to explore Montego Bay during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PDX to MBJ around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Jamaica
Kingston is just one of the many places in Jamaica waiting to be discovered once you've seen Montego Bay. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Bob Marley museum, Bob Marley Statue and Blue Mountains.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Jamaica, head for Spanish Town, about 113 kilometres south-east of Montego Bay. First Iron Bridge In The Caribbean, St. Jago De La Vega Cathedral and People's Museum of Craft & Technology are key reasons to visit.
