Jamaica deal alert: Montego Bay fares available from under $300
If you haven't decided where to go for spring break, it's time to bump Jamaica up a few spots on your list. Three airlines have a sale on fares to Montego Bay that are much cheaper than usual. The flights also include several nonstops making this deal even more appealing.
JetBlue tickets are in the main cabin, which gives you a free carry-on bag and seat assignment. American and Delta fares are for basic economy. We found the best prices and availability for travel in February and March.
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Nonmembers can find sale prices by using Google Flights to search for routes and dates.
Deal basics
Airlines: American, Delta, JetBlue
Routes: ATL/BWI/DEN/DFW/EWR/FLL/JFK/MIA/MSP/PHL/SFO to Montego Bay, Jamaica (MBJ)
Cost: Starting at $254
Dates: February – December
Atlanta (ATL) to Montego Bay is just $340 nonstop on Delta for travel in February and March. That's an excellent price just in time for a spring trip.
I always enjoy spotlighting deals to tropical destinations from cities that go through some especially frigid winters, and Minneapolis (MSP) fits that description perfectly. Delta has nonstop basic economy fares to Jamaica marked down to $366 in February.
Philadelphia (PHL) is another cold-weather city with some killer prices available. American has basic economy fares in February and March marked down drastically. You can fly nonstop to Montego Bay in February for $304, a big discount from typical prices.
We also found fares under $300 for flights with a layover. So if you don't mind a slightly longer trip, that's another option.
New York City (JFK) to Jamaica nonstop on Delta is available for less than $300 in March. We also saw this price in February.
One of the best deals we found was Denver (DEN) to Jamaica in March for just $319. That's a huge savings from normal ticket prices. We found a lot of availability at this price in March, but don't wait too long. This is a great price for this route.
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- Receive 15 elite night credits to jump-start status
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- Must spend $60,000 in a year for second free-night award
- Limited Time Offer: Earn 125,000 Bonus Marriott Bonvoy Points after you use your new Card to make $5,000 in purchases within the first 3 months of Card Membership. Offer ends 5/3/23.
- Receive a 7% discount off standard rates for reservations of standard guest rooms at hotels that participate in the Marriott Bonvoy program when you book directly. Terms and Conditions Apply.
- 6x Marriott Bonvoy Points on each dollar of eligible purchases at hotels participating in the Marriott Bonvoy® program.
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