Fly private between New York and Montego Bay from US$33,500 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — New York (JFK) to Montego Bay (MBJ) and Montego Bay to New York — timed and priced alike.
As the crow flies, New York to Montego Bay is roughly 2,493 kilometres — 1,549 miles, or 1,346 nautical miles.
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Expect US$33,500 – US$91,000 for a one-way charter between New York and Montego Bay, depending on the aircraft — a midsize jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. 7-9 seats and 3,900 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. It seats 9-12 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 3h 31m | 3h 10m – 3h 52m | US$47,500 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 3h 16m | 2h 56m – 3h 36m | US$65,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 3h 31m | US$47,500 – US$66,500 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 3h 29m | US$52,500 – US$70,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 3h 20m | US$57,000 – US$70,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 3h 16m | US$65,000 – US$91,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 3h 16m | US$71,500 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 3h 20m | US$78,000 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
What determines the price between New York and Montego Bay? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
New York, United States: John F. Kennedy International Airport, Republic Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, LaGuardia Airport, Teterboro Airport and Morristown Municipal Airport.
Montego Bay, Jamaica: Sangster International Airport.
| John F. Kennedy International Airport | Sangster International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KJFK / JFK | MKJS / MBJ |
| Longest hard runway | 14,511 ft | 10,039 ft |
| Surface | Porous friction course | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 13 ft | 4 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 6,839 ft spare |
2,180 km 937 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 7,139 ft spare |
2,410 km 707 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 6,539 ft spare |
3,700 km 583 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 6,761 ft spare |
3,650 km 533 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 5,839 ft spare |
3,900 km 783 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 4,463 ft spare |
4,600 km 1,483 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 5,109 ft spare |
5,926 km 2,809 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 5,139 ft spare |
6,400 km 3,283 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 5,347 ft spare |
7,220 km 4,103 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 4,599 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,283 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 4,739 ft spare |
7,800 km 4,683 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 5,249 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,283 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 4,039 ft spare |
14,260 km 11,143 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 4,239 ft spare |
11,112 km 7,995 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 4,039 ft spare |
12,960 km 9,843 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 5,239 ft spare |
11,945 km 8,828 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Republic Airport (6,833 ft, 32 km) · Newark Liberty International Airport (11,000 ft, 33 km) · LaGuardia Airport (7,002 ft, 17 km) · Teterboro Airport (6,997 ft, 33 km) · Negril Airport (2,300 ft, 48 km) · Silent Waters Villa Heliport
Transparent from the start: a clear US$33,500 – US$91,000 range for New York–Montego Bay, confirmed once we check live availability.
No shared cabin, no middle seats, no compromise. 7-9 passengers, one aircraft, complete privacy.
Your dog or cat travels in the cabin beside you — never in the hold. Just mention your pet when you enquire.
We work exclusively with operators who hold the correct certifications and maintenance records for the routes they fly.
New York–Montego Bay is a frequently chartered international sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$33,500 – US$91,000 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 3h 31m gate to gate over 2,493 km (1,549 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute New York–Montego Bay charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our New York–Montego Bay charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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