Jamaica Cheap Flights & Travel Guide

If sun, surf, sand and seclusion are in your travel dreams, book a flight to Jamaica and get some rest and relaxation on the white sand beaches of the island. Jamaica is mountainous with beautiful beaches and plenty of interest activities including golf, ecotourism, and water sports. Most travellers book flights to Jamaica for all-inclusive vacations. After all, Jamaica is the birthplace of the all-inclusive resort, where everything you want to do is within walking distance or part of your hotel. But you don’t have to be secluded to one enclave in Jamaica – Jamaica has no shortage of options. Book a small bed and breakfast when you purchase your Jamaica flight or grab an all-inclusive vacation package to Jamaica. Either way you choose to travel, you’ll find plenty of time to roam the island, enjoy the local restaurants and become part of the quintessential laid-back reggae vibe that is contagious throughout Jamaica.  

While you’re visiting Jamaica, take time to explore the landscape. Hike through the forests, take a lazy raft ride down a river, book a bike tour of the Blue Mountains or just spend time enjoying the scenery from your private beach chair. The people of Jamaica are notoriously laid back and easy-going, with a flair for fun and vest for life. Whether you choose to boogie to the music or just lay by the waves of the turquoise waters, there’s many reasons why booking a flight to Jamaica will ease your soul and calm your spirits. It’s no wonder Jamaica is one of the most popular Caribbean destinations.

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Jamaica Climate

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When to Fly to Jamaica

Peak Season:

Mid-December through mid-April is the peak season for visitors -- flights to Jamaica and hotel reservations need to be made a couple months in advance. This season is especially busy at Carnival, which is March and April in Kingston, Montego Bay, and Ocho Rios, and May in Negril. Montego Bay is also busy with the Air Jamaica’s Jazz and Blues Festival in January.

Off Season:

Mid-April to mid-December sees rates cut by 20 to 60 per cent, so finding a cheap flight to Jamaica isn't impossible. However, it does get busy around the Reggae Sumfest, usually in late July or early August, and the Marlin Tournament every October in Ocho Rios and Port Antonio.

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Getting Around Jamaica

Driving isn’t so much a problem as is the cost of renting a car and buying gas — both can be expensive. Jamaicans drive on the left, road conditions range from excellent to terrible, and local drivers can be quite erratic, aggressive, and boisterous. The Jamaica Tourist Board’s Discover Jamaica road map is considered one of the best maps of the island.

For short distances, taxis are a reasonable option as is hiring a private driver and car for the day. Renting mopeds and motorcycles is another popular form of transport. Buses and minibuses go everywhere, are inexpensive, and a fun way to meet Jamaicans.

For longer distances, domestic Jamaica flights are reasonably priced and airports convenient to different parts of the island, particularly the resorts.

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Jamaica Insider Information

• Kingston has the best of local art, theatre, and dance, and it is said that reggae was born here. The nightlife is sophisticated and sizzling, and the city has excellent festivals, museums, galleries, historic buildings, and, of course, beaches. Crime can be a problem in Kingston; exercise common sense, don’t walk around at night, and use only licensed taxis or hotel-recommended transportation.
• Montego Bay (MoBay) is Jamaica’s busiest cruise pier and first choice for visitors. The 16km shoreline is fronted with coral reefs and blue lagoons and backed with lush green hills. The main tourist area, Gloucester Avenue, sees lots of visitors, shoppers, and hustlers. Active in tourism since 1924, MoBay attractions include bird watching, golfing, music festivals, and historic houses. 
• Popular with American hippies in the 1970s, Negril remains free-spirited and best known for its risqué resorts, 11km of pristine beach, water sport facilities, music, discos and clubs, and best sunsets on the island. A fast-growing resort area, Negril is still laidback with nude beaches, a relaxed interaction between tourists and locals, and tropical charm. 
• The first Jamaican town specifically developed as a resort, Ocho Rios (Ochi) is dedicated to fun, sun, and tourists. There’s lots of shopping, bars, and visitor-oriented restaurants. For a day off from the beach, try a follow-the-leader climb up Dunn’s River Falls or a visit to Prospect Plantation, Cranbrook Flower Forest, Green Grotto Caves, Fern Gully, or Bob Marley’s former home. 
• The quiet haven of Port Antonio has some of the finest beaches in Jamaica, excellent deep-sea fishing, and several of the most expensive yachts sailing the Caribbean. Port Antonio is the greenest parish in Jamaica, known for its many rivers and waterfalls. Long a favourite hideaway haven of celebrities, it’s also a retreat for ecotourists and European travelers.

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Jamaica Airports

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Entry Requirements

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