Travelling from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Norman Manley International Airport (KIN): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport.
Kingston is one hour behind New York and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
Take your pick of 52 weekly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport flights. The 05:01 departure with JetBlue Airways is the earliest you can take. JetBlue Airways operates the last service of the day at 23:45.
To ensure you catch your JFK to KIN flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
JetBlue Airways offers direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Kingston — and maybe even more of Jamaica if time allows.
Most passengers choose to travel with JetBlue Airways on this route.
JetBlue Airways is the most punctual carrier operating JFK to KIN flights.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between JFK and KIN:
Miami International Airport
Owen Roberts International Airport
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Norman Manley International Airport (KIN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport flight is C$217. A return ticket right now is C$529. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from JFK to KIN, reserve your trip six months before your departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from JFK to KIN.
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Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
JFK's address is JFK Airport.
74.1% of flights taking off from John F. Kennedy International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central New York to John F. Kennedy International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near JFK. Whether you've booked an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Norman Manley International Airport (KIN)
If you have a late John F. Kennedy International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near KIN:
Hit the road running by picking up a Norman Manley International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Island Car Rentals, Alamo or Final Rentals and explore beyond Kingston's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Norman Manley International Airport around three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) to central Kingston
From Norman Manley International Airport, Kingston is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Norman Manley International Airport (KIN)
The quietest month for a flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport is May, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Kingston based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Kingston is August, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JFK to KIN in January. Temperatures average between 20ºC (68ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) then.
Explore more of Jamaica
Kingston has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Jamaica just waiting to be explored. Around 16 kilometres west of Kingston, a visit to Spanish Town will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Angels Plaza, Cowan's Plaza and Michael Paul Barker Estate.
Around 8 kilometres south-west of Kingston, Portmore is another favourite stop in Jamaica. Start your sightseeing at Keimo Point, Wajo Plaza and Hiking Trail.