Flights to Jackson (JAN)

Airports in Ontario

The province of Ontario is primarily served by Toronto Pearson International Airport. Travelers can use Orbitz.com to search for low cost flights from Ontario through a variety of airlines flying out of the airport, including Air Canada, Air France, Air India, American Eagle, American Airlines, British Airways, Emirates, Lufthansa and United Airlines. The airport is situated approximately 14 miles northwest of the city of Toronto.

Transportation at Toronto Pearson International Airport

Toronto Pearson International Airport offers a variety of transportation options. Taxi service is available in the Greater Toronto Area. Rates are based on distance and time from your departure area. The Downtown Express bus also offers affordable transportation to the airport. Car rental services are available at the airport and can be arranged in advance through Orbitz.com. The LINK train offers complimentary shuttle service between various areas in the airport, including from the parking garages to the terminal areas.

Parking at Ontario Airports

Several parking options are available for travelers departing from the Toronto Pearson International Airport. The parking lot is available at a daily maximum rate of $15.00. The parking garage offers covered parking for just $3.00 more per day. The daily parking lot is only steps from the departure area and is available at a rate of $28.00 per day.

Restaurants at Ontario Airports

Travelers departing from the Toronto Pearson International Airport can easily grab breakfast or a quick snack at one of the airport's many eating establishments, including Starbucks, Subway, Thai Express, Pizza Pizza and A&W. Travelers interested in flights from Ontario may also wish to look for sales when searching for low cost flights on Orbitz.com.

Traveling to Jackson

Air travel to the city of Jackson, MS and the surrounding area uses the Jackson-Evers International Airport. Jackson-Evers is located at 100 International Dr., 12 miles from the city center, in the small city of Pearl. All commercial flights to Jackson use this airport as their destination. A second, smaller airport is located in northwest Jackson. The smaller airport, Hawkins Field, preceded Jackson-Evers and has now been relegated to private use only. The international airport is named in honor of civil rights leader and Mississippi local, Medgar Evers. The airport provides direct flights to nine cities daily and is serviced by Delta, United, American Eagle, US Airways and Southeast Airlines. It's the only U.S. airport listed among the top ten best in the 2011 Airports Council International survey.

Transportation From Jackson-Evers International Airport

Those arriving at Jackson can find transportation into the city by taxi, city bus, or limousine, or, for larger groups, by chartering a bus. Taxi service is the quickest way into the downtown area, with fares beginning at about $18. City bus service averages about $1.50 per ticket, with prices varying according to the age of the traveler. Car rentals are also available from Avis, Budget, Hertz, and other companies, with rental counters located on Terminal Level 1 near the baggage claim area. Driving from the airport to the downtown area takes only around 15 minutes.

The Weather in Jackson

The weather in Jackson is hot and humid in the summers, with temperatures in Fahrenheit ranging between average lows in the mid-60s and highs in the lower 90s. Winters are mild, with averages running between 35 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Spring and fall tend to average in the 60s and 70s. Dress should be moderately seasonal, with heavy dress likely necessary only during November through February.

Things to Do in Jackson

There are plenty of things to do in Jackson. Annual festivals include CelticFest in September, Crossroads Film Festival in April, and the Mississippi State Fair in October. Multiple theaters and art galleries are available for visitor enjoyment, and a number of museums cover everything from state history to art. Cheap flights to Jackson are available daily, and reservations are possible online through Orbitz.com.