Flying from Orlando to Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN): What you need to know
Orlando's main airport is Orlando International Airport (MCO). Check out your departure options from here when booking flights from Orlando to Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN).
Around 2 hours is the usual time it takes for a direct Orlando to Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport flight.
The timezone in Jackson is UTC-6, which is one hour behind Orlando. Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport is located in Jackson.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Orlando to JAN.
If you're getting away during a popular month like March, be at the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines are longer during high seasons like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Orlando
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
You can find a direct flight from Orlando to Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) out of Orlando International Airport (MCO).
When jetting out of MCO, you can take a direct flight from Orlando to Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport with Southwest Airlines.
Southwest Airlines is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from MCO to JAN.
Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 72.73% of its services arriving on schedule.
MCO is around 19 kilometres from central Orlando. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
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77% of flights that leave from Orlando International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
MCO is located at One Airport Boulevard.
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Orlando to SFB in around 1 hour. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Orlando Sanford International Airport the day before your Orlando to JAN flight:
69% of all departures from Orlando Sanford International Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Orlando to Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near JAN:
JAN is located at 100 International Drive, Suite 300.
Getting from Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) to central Jackson
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport is around 16 kilometres from the centre of Jackson. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Orlando to Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN)
ج.م. 7,789 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Orlando to Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport. Return flights start from ج.م. 16,412. These fares can change based on demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Orlando to JAN if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Orlando to Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN)
December is the quietest month for flights from Orlando to Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN), while July is the busiest. Work out the best time to go to Jackson based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
When booking your Orlando to JAN plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Jackson, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 38ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Orlando to Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport in January when temperatures are between -1ºC and 16ºC.
More about Jackson
Start your Jackson trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Orlando to Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are loads of exciting things to do in Jackson when you're ready to go sightseeing. Start exploring at Mississippi Civil Rights Museum followed by Mississippi Museum of Art and Russell C Davis Planetarium.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Jackson, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Travel around 257 kilometres south to New Orleans to check off its popular sights. From Bourbon St to French Quarter and Cafe Du Monde, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 225 kilometres southwest of Jackson, Baton Rouge is another favourite stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out St. Joseph Cathedral, USS Kidd and 13th Gate Haunted House.
