Business class deal alert: Flights to Jamaica from $604
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If you’re thinking about a Caribbean getaway to enjoy some time at the beach (aren’t we all?), then start planning. American Airlines, Caribbean Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines are offering discounted business class flights to Montego Bay and Kingston from U.S. cities starting in the low $600s.
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This deal came from our friends at Scott’s Cheap Flights, which offers a premium membership that alerts readers to discounted fares for $49 a year. Kingston and Montego Bay rates are available for travel from March of this year to January 2023.
Deal basics
Airlines: American, Caribbean, Delta and United
Routes: DCA/JFK/MIA/ORD to KIN and MBJ
How to book: Directly through the airlines or through Google Flights
Travel dates: March 2022 — January 2023
Related: An insider’s guide to what to see and do in Jamaica with a family
Sample Flights
Business class tickets for American, Caribbean, Delta and United all include a premium seat, priority boarding, seat selection, carry-on and two checked bags in most cases.
One of the cheapest business class flights we came across was from New York (JFK) to Montego Bay (MBJ) for $604 round-trip on Caribbean Airlines.
There are also direct flights on Caribbean Airlines throughout the year from New York (JFK) to Kingston (KIN) for $728 round-trip.
You can snag a flight from Miami (MIA) to Kingston (KIN) for $630 round-trip on American Airlines.
There are also flights to Montego Bay (MBJ) from Miami (MIA) on American for $687 round-trip. We found a nonstop flight in September that costs just around $200 more than the main cabin
Travelers can go from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Kingston (KIN) for $897 round-trip in business class on American Airlines. There is a stop in Miami (MIA) each way.
We found a first-class flight from Chicago (ORD) to Montego Bay (MBJ) for $918 round-trip on United. Fares at this price are limited throughout the year.
Related: Why I was denied boarding to Chile — and spent Christmas in Jamaica instead
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Related: Jamaican all-inclusive resort escape; we compared 3 Hilton, Hyatt and Marriott properties
Bottom line
Whether you’re going for the warm weather, the jerk chicken or the luxurious all-inclusive beach resorts, Montego Bay and Kingston appeal to a wide variety of travelers. Jump on these deals and fly to Jamaica in style.
Featured photo by Benji Stawski/The Points Guy.
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