Travelling from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Norman Manley International Airport (KIN): what you need to know
The timezone in Kingston is UTC-5, which is one hour ahead of San Jose.
Leave plenty of time to catch your SJO to KIN flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport. These are the top stopovers between SJO and KIN:
Miami International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
Las Americas International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Norman Manley International Airport (KIN)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Juan Santamaria International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport flight is ج.م. 12,720. A round-trip ticket right now is ج.م. 20,091. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SJO to KIN if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across the month and bag a great deal.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SJO to KIN.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport.
Handy information about Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Of the flights that depart from Juan Santamaria International Airport, 79.83% land on schedule at their destination.
Juan Santamaria International Airport is about 18 kilometres from central San Jose. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 2 hours 20 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near SJO. Whether you've booked an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Norman Manley International Airport (KIN)
Reserve a hotel near KIN if you have a late Juan Santamaria International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Norman Manley International Airport rental car and explore Kingston and beyond with your own wheels. Island Car Rentals, Alamo and Final Rentals are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Norman Manley International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) to central Kingston
Norman Manley International Airport is roughly 24 kilometres from the centre of Kingston. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour.
When to fly to Norman Manley International Airport (KIN)
August is the busiest month for flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Kingston in May.
Before locking in your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Kingston, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC to 32ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 20ºC and 29ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SJO to KIN around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Jamaica
You've done Kingston, now it's time to explore more of Jamaica. Travel around 16 kilometres west to Spanish Town to tick off its must-visit sights. From Angels Plaza to Cowan's Plaza and Michael Paul Barker Estate, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Portmore is another favourite destination in Jamaica and is around 8 kilometres south-west of Kingston. No journey is complete without seeing Keimo Point, Wajo Plaza and Hiking Trail.
