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The cheapest times to fly from MBJ to DCA are

  • January 8th to February 25th (except the week of February 5th)
  • July 30th to December 9th

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from MBJ to DCA is early September. Prices can be as high as $986 for Sunday flights during early to mid May, or as low as $359 for Tuesday flights around early September.

 

When to Fly to Washington

Flying from Montego Bay (MBJ) to Washington, DC (DCA) will usually cost between $406 to $759 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early September with an average ticket price of $413. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early to mid May, with an average price of $732. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $320 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $586 can be considered a good price for a round-trip MBJ to DCA flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the MBJ to DCA route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

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MBJ to DCA Flight Prices

Compared to other flights, the MBJ to DCA flight is cheaper than the average and costs less than the average flight leaving from Montego Bay. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.26, which is below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $72 (11%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $544. Return trip prices are from the DCA to MBJ flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

Departing Prices by Day

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Departure Day Prices

Return Trip Prices by Day

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Return Day Prices

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from MBJ to DCA can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 3 hour 31 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from MBJ to DCA while comparing.

Destination alternative #1: Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, MD

  • 30 miles (48 km) away from DCA
  • Usually 20.32% less expensive than DCA
  • Nonstop flights available

See MBJ to BWI flights

Destination alternative #2: Richmond International Airport (RIC) in Richmond, VA

  • 94 miles (151 km) away from DCA
  • Usually 20.32% less expensive than DCA
  • 1-layover flights available

See MBJ to RIC flights

Destination alternative #3: Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) in Philadelphia, PA

  • 119 miles (192 km) away from DCA
  • Usually 16.74% less expensive than DCA
  • Nonstop flights available

See MBJ to PHL flights

Destination alternative #4: Norfolk International Airport (ORF) in Norfolk, VA

  • 143 miles (230 km) away from DCA
  • Usually 5.72% less expensive than DCA
  • 1-layover flights available

See MBJ to ORF flights

 

Flight Hacking MBJ to DCA

Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from MBJ to DCA — but Champion Traveler does!

Hack #1: Orlando, FL (MBJ > MCO > DCA)

  • Price for both tickets: $528
  • Average savings: $58 (9.91%)

See MBJ to MIA flights

Hack #2: Miami, FL (MBJ > MIA > DCA)

  • Price for both tickets: $544
  • Average savings: $42 (7.09%)

See MBJ to MCO flights

Hack #3: Jacksonville, FL (MBJ > JAX > DCA)

  • Price for both tickets: $575
  • Average savings: $11 (1.79%)

See MBJ to JAX flights

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from MBJ to DCA? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 10 major airlines flying this route most often: Air Canada, Air France, American, Caribbean Airlines, Cayman Airways, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest, United, WestJet, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Sangster International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 1407 miles or 2264 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from MBJ to DCA?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop MBJ to DCA flight is about 3 hour 31 minutes.

How many flights go between Montego Bay and Washington, DC?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 74 available flights from MBJ to DCA.

 

Airport Location Info

 

Departing Airport

Origination code MBJ
Origination airport name Sangster International Airport
City Montego Bay
Country Jamaica
Latitude 18.5
Longitude -77.9

Return Airport

Destination code DCA
Destination airport name Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
City Washington, DC
Country the United States
Latitude 38.9
Longitude -77

 

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