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Deal alert: East Coast cities to Jamaica starting at $282

Liz Ramanand
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March 12, 2022
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3 min read
Palm tree, beach and pavillion at Half Moon Resort. Palm tree at Sunset Beach, jetty with pavillion and Hobie Cat sailboat at Half Moon Resort, Rose Hall, near Montego Bay, Saint James, Jamaica
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Spring break is nearly here and what better way to get away than with a trip to Jamaica. JetBlue Airways is offering discounted fares to Montego Bay starting under $300 round trip. Travelers can relax on sandy beaches, swim in lagoons and experience all that Jamaica has to offer.

(Photo by Benji Stawski/The Points Guy)

Scott's Cheap Flights first alerted us to this deal and also offers a premium membership that alerts readers to discounted fares for $49 a year. These deals are available for travel from March to May. Depending on the route, there are also discounted prices available in September and in January 2023.

Deal basics

Airline: JetBlue Airways
Routes: BOS/EWR/MCO to MBJ
How to book: Directly through the JetBlue site or Google Flights
Travel dates: March – May and September, as well as January 2023

Related: What it's like traveling to Jamaica right now

Sample flights

These JetBlue fares are for Blue Basic seats, which only include a standard seat and carry-on. A checked bag will cost $35.

The cheapest deal we found was a nonstop flight from Newark (EWR) to Montego Bay (MBJ) for $282. The deal below is from the middle to end of May.

(Screenshot courtesy of Google Flights)

For $294 round trip, travelers can go from Orlando (MCO) to Montego Bay (MBJ) on a direct flight. The deal below is for travel in May.

(Screenshot courtesy of Google Flights)

Flights from Boston (BOS) to Montego Bay (MBJ) are available at $342 round trip throughout the month of September. The deal includes short stops in New York (JFK) each way.

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(Screenshot courtesy of Google Flights)

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Bottom line

Jamaica requires travelers 12 and older to show proof of a negative coronavirus test taken within 72 hours of boarding the flight, regardless of vaccination status. If your travel schedule is flexible, don't miss out on these deals to enjoy the warmth of Montego Bay.

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