Kingston to New York Flights

Kingston Airport Information

The primary airport serving the Kingston, Jamaica area is the Norman Manley International Airport, located on the Palisadoes peninsula in Kingston harbor, 17 miles from the city center. Those looking for cheap flights from Kingston will have their choice of destinations as over 130 international fights depart from the airport on a weekly basis. Several international carriers, including British Airways, Air Canada, Virgin Atlantic and Delta, are available for flights, with most airlines offering online reservations through Orbitz.com. A second airport is available in town, the Tinson Pen Aerodrome, which only provides domestic flights to Montego Bay.

Parking at the Norman Manley International Airport

Parking is available at the Norman Manley airport for a tiered fee. Each hour is about $1.70 up to three hours. From there the service is offered at a discount with a fee of only about $7 for every 24-hour period.

Transportation to Norman Manley International

Official Jamaica Union of Travelers Association taxis provide transportation to the airport from the city center. The cost for the taxi ride is about $22, with the trip taking about 30 minutes to complete. Airport shuttles are also available, providing large passenger vans that will pick you up from your Kingston location. The cost varies, as all passengers in the shuttle picked up from the same general area share it.

Breakfast Before Leaving

Food at the airport is available from a variety of restaurants including the Blue Moon Café, Island Deli, Island Grill and Tastee. If you have time before arriving at the airport, the Knutsford Court Hotel on Chelsea Ave. serves a delicious sunrise buffet breakfast, featuring an international cuisine with a Caribbean touch. The available dishes should provide you with a tasty send-off before catching one of the cheap flights from Kingston.

New York Airport Information

There are two major airports, John F. Kennedy International (JFK) and LaGuardia, that service travelers flying into New York City. When you use Orbitz.com to book your flights to New York, you will be able to choose from almost every major domestic and international air passenger carrier. LaGuardia Airport is roughly nine miles east of Manhattan, while JFK is almost 20 miles to the southeast. If you can't find the flight that you want, you can also fly into Newark International Airport, roughly 19 miles northeast of Manhattan.

Ground Transportation in New York

New York has plenty of public transportation, so getting around should be fairly easy. If you fly into LaGuardia, you will have to take a taxi, bus, or shared van for at least a portion of the trip, because there is no rail or subway service from the airport. Expect a cab ride from LaGuardia to Manhattan to cost anywhere from $20 to $40. Although JFK is further from the city, you can hop on the AirTrain, which will take you to the subway or the Long Island Railroad. If you choose to take a cab from JFK into Manhattan, expect to pay $45 or more for the ride. You will also be responsible for any tolls that are incurred during the trip. If you use Orbitz.com to book your hotel, you may be able to find one that offers free shuttle service to and from the airport.

New York Area Weather Information

New York tends to be cold in the winter, wet in the spring and humid in the summer. Winter temperatures fluctuate between the 20s and 30s, while summer temperatures can soar to the 90s. New York City averages 27 inches of snow each winter, so be sure to pack your parka and snow boots if you plan to be there between November and February. Use the Orbitz.com travel planner to put together your itinerary and choose a temperate time to visit the city.

What to Do in New York

New York City is an urban adventurer's paradise. From the theaters on Broadway to the lights in Times Square, there is are activities for all ages. Go skating in Central Park, take a horse-and-buggy ride around Central Park South or go shopping on Fifth Avenue. Although New York is home to some of the finest restaurants on the east coast, don't forget to try the rich variety of street foods that are available. Enjoy your time in the city, and remember to use Orbitz.com the next time you are looking for budget flights to New York.