Travelling from Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) to Norman Manley International Airport (KIN): what you need to know
Kingston's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Kingston one hour behind Jacksonville.
To ensure you get on your JAX to KIN flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Jacksonville International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between JAX and KIN include:
Miami International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) to Norman Manley International Airport (KIN)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Jacksonville International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport flight is R 4,478. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 9,762. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from JAX to KIN, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from Jacksonville International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport.
Snapping up cheap flights from JAX to KIN is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new discounted fare appears.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Jacksonville International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
JAX is located at 2400 Yankee Clipper Drive.
80.42% of flights departing from Jacksonville International Airport land at their destination on time. Given its strong on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from JAX.
To reach Jacksonville International Airport from central Jacksonville, it takes about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Jacksonville International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to JAX:
Arriving at Norman Manley International Airport (KIN)
Book a hotel close to KIN if you're taking a late Jacksonville International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own speed with a Norman Manley International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Island Car Rentals, Alamo or Final Rentals and experience more of Kingston and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Norman Manley International Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) to central Kingston
Norman Manley International Airport is approximately 24 kilometres from central Kingston. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Norman Manley International Airport (KIN)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Jacksonville International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Kingston. If you want a quieter vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Kingston is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Jacksonville International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Search for cheap tickets from JAX to KIN around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Jamaica
You've visited Kingston, now it's time to explore other corners of Jamaica. Journey about 16 kilometres west to Spanish Town to check off its top attractions. From Angels Plaza to Cowan's Plaza and Michael Paul Barker Estate, your itinerary will be busy.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Jamaica, consider Portmore, about 8 kilometres south-west of Kingston. Keimo Point, Wajo Plaza and Hiking Trail are the start of reasons to visit.
