Flights Montego Bay → Atlanta
MBJ → ATL
Route overview
The flight route connects Montego Bay with Atlanta, operating with a mix of aircraft including the McDonnell Douglas MD-88, Boeing 757, and Boeing 737-700. The destination airport in Atlanta sees an exceptionally high volume of passengers annually, accommodating over 108 million travelers.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Montego Bay (MBJ) → Atlanta (ATL) route is operated by Air France, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.1/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Atlanta the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Montego Bay the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Atlanta: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Montego Bay (MBJ) to Atlanta (ATL) heads north for about 1,803 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 40m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Montego Bay the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into Atlanta it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France (AF) | 82% | 18 min | 3.3% |
| Delta Air Lines (DL) | 80% | 8 min | 1.8% |
| Southwest Airlines (WN) | 73% | 6 min | 3.1% |
Airlines operating MBJ-ATL
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Frequently asked questions about MBJ-ATL
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The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 3 airlines: Air France, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines.
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US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
