Flights to Jackson
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Jackson is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,500 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (regional) | JAN | 10 km (6 mi) | 8,500 ft | 346 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 8,500 ft, JAN handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 346 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Jackson
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson to Chicago | United States | 1,085 km (674 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Jackson to Houston | United States | 568 km (353 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Jackson to Havana | Cuba | 1,275 km (792 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Jackson to San Antonio | United States | 855 km (531 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Jackson to Dallas | United States | 623 km (387 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Jackson to Mérida | Mexico | 1,261 km (784 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Jackson to Monterrey | Mexico | 1,229 km (763 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Jackson to Jacksonville | United States | 839 km (521 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Jackson to Fort Worth | United States | 671 km (417 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Jackson to Austin | United States | 753 km (468 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Jackson to Columbus | United States | 1,068 km (664 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Jackson to Charlotte | United States | 922 km (573 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Jackson to Cancún | Mexico | 1,280 km (796 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Jackson to Indianapolis | United States | 906 km (563 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Jackson to Torreón | Mexico | 1,489 km (925 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Jackson to Saltillo | Mexico | 1,298 km (807 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Jackson to Washington | United States | 1,395 km (867 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Jackson to Nashville | United States | 532 km (330 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Jackson to Oklahoma City | United States | 763 km (474 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Jackson to Guadalupe | Mexico | 1,225 km (761 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Jackson to Detroit | United States | 1,281 km (796 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Jackson to Memphis | United States | 317 km (197 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Jackson to Shanghai | China | 12,207 km (7,585 mi) | about 16 h 24 min |
| Jackson to Chongqing | China | 12,914 km (8,024 mi) | about 17 h 18 min |
| Jackson to Chengdu | China | 12,855 km (7,987 mi) | about 17 h 14 min |
| Jackson to Beijing | China | 11,532 km (7,166 mi) | about 15 h 32 min |
| Jackson to Guangzhou | China | 13,369 km (8,307 mi) | about 17 h 53 min |
| Jackson to Shenzhen | China | 13,394 km (8,323 mi) | about 17 h 55 min |
| Jackson to Istanbul | Turkey | 9,752 km (6,059 mi) | about 13 h 15 min |
| Jackson to Tianjin | China | 11,584 km (7,198 mi) | about 15 h 36 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Jackson?
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) is the closest large airport at 10 km (6 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is JAN from Jackson city centre?
10 km (6 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Jackson on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.