Flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Norman Manley International Airport (KIN): what you need to know
3 hours 57 minutes is the average length of a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport. Kingston is 1 hour behind New York and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport start from 01:59 — the earliest with JetBlue Airways. The last flight of the day is the 23:45 option with JetBlue Airways. In total, you can take your pick of 52 services every week between JFK and KIN.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Flying into Kingston (and seeing more of Jamaica!) is a breeze with Caribbean Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport.
If you'd like to break up your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to find a city that catches your eye. The most popular stopovers on the JFK - KIN route include:
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
Owen Roberts International Airport
Miami International Airport
To find out whether you need a visa to enter Jamaica, contact your carrier and the local consulate or embassy. They'll provide you with the latest information, including additional travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from JFK to KIN.
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Norman Manley International Airport (KIN)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport is C$260. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$600. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap flight tickets from JFK to KIN by booking at least 9 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
John F. Kennedy International Airport is around 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 48 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near JFK. Whether you have an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are just the thing:
Arriving at Norman Manley International Airport (KIN)
Consider booking a hotel close to KIN if you have a late flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) to central Kingston
Norman Manley International Airport to central Kingston takes about 34 minutes by car. It's approximately 24 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Norman Manley International Airport (KIN)
August is the most popular month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Kingston in May.
Book your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Kingston during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 32ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from JFK to KIN in January. Temperatures average between 20ºC and 29ºC then.
More about Kingston
If you're looking for somewhere to rest your head, you can find the top stays in Kingston right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from JFK to KIN:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Devon House, Blue Mountains and Emancipation Park are attractions you won't want to skip in Kingston.
Complete your Kingston trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Norman Manley International Airport — next on the list is finding somewhere to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Kingston.