West Palm Beach to Negril, Jamaica: 632 Miles Across the Caribbean

Distance & Travel Reality

The straight-line (great-circle) distance between West Palm Beach, Florida (PBI) and Negril, Jamaica (NEG) is approximately 1,017 km (632 miles / 549 nautical miles).

Actual Travel Options

Mode	Time	Details
Direct Flight	~1h 45m	Seasonal charters only (Sun Country, Swift Air). No scheduled year-round nonstop.
1-Stop (Typical)	4–7h	Via Miami (MIA) (American, JetBlue), Fort Lauderdale (FLL) (JetBlue, Spirit), Atlanta (ATL) (Delta), Charlotte (CLT) (American), Panama City (PTY) (Copa).
Private Boat	24–36h	~630 nm; requires customs clearance (Bahamas + Jamaica), weather window, experienced crew.
Cruise	2–3 days	Port of Palm Beach → Montego Bay (MBJ) or Falmouth; then 1.5h transfer to Negril.

Practical Tips

Fly into Sangster (MBJ) — 1.5h drive to Negril via A1 (scenic) or new North Coast Highway (faster).
Private transfer ~$120–$180; Knutsford Express shuttle ~$40.
Passport required (no visa for US citizens ≤90 days).
Jamaica Tourist Board entry form (C5) online pre-arrival.

Bottom line: 632 miles as the crow flies; 1h45m flight if you catch a rare direct; usually 5–6h total with connection.

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