Keys To Successful
Air Travel To Jamaica
Easy air travel to Jamaica has enabled us to become a hot-spot for tourism around the world, especially from the United States. With such a high volume of visitors to Jamaica, it is vital that you take the time to research prior to booking a flight.
Everything from what time to fly in at... to which airline is best... to how you can get through security the quickest... should be considered. (In addition, our national airline Air Jamaica offers discount airfares from the USA, UK and Canada on a regular basis.)
Air travel to Jamaica is by far the most popular travel method. Jamaica is a regional spot with direct service coming from many countries. You can expect around a four hour flight from New York to Kingston, and around seven hours to get from London and Paris to Jamaica. With such a short flight, you can spend more time enjoying yourself and less time transporting.
The most logical way to travel to Jamaica is with round-trip tickets. Purchasing round-trip tickets is the easiest way to get excellent discount air fares when traveling. It is always best to plan well ahead of time so you are sure to get the tickets you want when you want them. If you wait too late, you may lose out for that particular airline.
If you're traveling with fairly flexible plans, it can sometimes benefit you to wait until the last minute. There is always the possibility of being bumped to first-class for no additional charges because all other seating is full, or... you may have a flight all to yourself because of some particular event.
The price of air travel to Jamaica often differs from airline to airline. The more time you put into researching the travel expenses and times of flights, the better chance you have of booking a flight at a reasonable price. There is no sense in paying more to travel on one airline when you can travel for a much cheaper price on a different airline.
Another area to research into is what seasons are more crowded than others when visiting Jamaica. Generally, it is easier to find flights for cheaper prices during the summer because of the hot climate in Jamaica. On the contrary, during winter and spring the rates usually rise because of the nice and cool temperatures.
The two main airports in Jamaica are located at Montego Bay (Jamaica's Tourism Capital) and Kingston (Jamaica's Capital City). Montego Bay is home to Sir Donald Sangster International Airport (MBJ)... and Kingston is home to Norman Manley International Airport (KIN).
However, there are several small airports scattered across Jamaica allowing you to jump from one spot on the island to the next. Typically you fly into Montego Bay or Kingston and then get onto another flight to reach your final destination.
Here's a partial list of scheduled flights that make air travel to Jamaica hassle free:
From USA to Jamaica
Air Jamaica
From:
Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, New Jersey, Orlando, Philadelphia
To:
Kingston & Montego Bay
American Airlines
From:
New York, Miami, Dallas
To:
Kingston & Montego Bay
Continental Airlines
From:
New Jersey, Houston
To:
Montego Bay
Delta Airlines
From:
Atlanta
To:
Kingston & Montego Bay
Northwest Airlines
From:
Memphis, Detroit, Minneapolis
To:
Montego Bay
Spirit Airlines
From:
Ft. Lauderdale, Orlando
To:
Kingston & Montego Bay
United Airlines
From:
Washington DC, Chicago
To:
Montego Bay
US Airways
From:
Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Boston, Ft. Lauderdale, Charlotte
To:
Montego Bay
From England to Jamaica
Air Jamaica
44-(0)-20-8570-7999
From:
London, Manchester
To:
Kingston & Montego Bay
British Airways
0-870-850-9850
1-800-247-9297
From:
London
To:
Kingston & Montego Bay
From Canada to Jamaica
Air Jamaica
800-523-5585
888-FLY-AIRJ (359-2475)
From:
Toronto
To:
Kingston & Montego Bay
Air Canada
888-247-2262
From:
Toronto, Montreal, Winnipeg, Nova Scotia
To:
Kingston & Montego Bay
The key to air travel to Jamaica is research. With the proper amount of research, you can find the airline with the most reasonable rates and determine what seasons are best to travel to our beautiful island of Jamaica.
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