How often do PHL to KIN prices change?

Across 9 day-to-day comparisons the fare changed on 9 (100%), by $36 in a typical move. Based on 10 daily checks between Oct 1 and Oct 22 of a 7-night round trip leaving Dec 15.

Are PHL to KIN fares going up or down?

Median fare over the last 7 days was $775, against $763 the 7 days before: about the same.

PHL to Kingston flights from $775 (checked Oct 22)

Lowest fare in our latest check

Philadelphia (PHL) to Kingston (KIN): $775 round trip in December on JetBlue, 1 stop

Sample dates Dec 15 to Dec 22 · checked Oct 22 · fares change daily

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What PHL to Kingston costs, from our daily checks

Lowest fare found each day for a 7-night round trip leaving Dec 15, economy, in USD. How we measure

$775 is a typical price for PHL to Kingston: in the middle of the fares we observed over 10 daily checks between Oct 1 and Oct 22 (checked Oct 22).

30-day range $688 to $811, median $755.

great: Great: up to $733
good: Good: up to $746
typical: Typical: up to $775 (today)
high: High: above $775

Lowest fare found each day for the same trip, 10 checks, last checked Oct 22.

Show the daily figures

Date checked	Lowest fare
2026-10-01	$688
2026-10-08	$695
2026-10-11	$775
2026-10-13	$743
2026-10-15	$763
2026-10-17	$746
2026-10-18	$802
2026-10-20	$746
2026-10-21	$811
2026-10-22	$775

Median fare over the last 7 days was $775, against $763 the 7 days before: about the same.
Across 9 day-to-day comparisons the fare changed on 9 (100%), by $36 in a typical move.

Fare by month, PHL to KIN

Of the 6 months we priced (November to April 2027), January 2027 had the lowest observed fare at $621 (checked Oct 22) and December the highest at $775, each for a 7-night trip from the 15th.

Month	Lowest observed	Trip priced	Checked	Alert
November	$710JetBlue	Nov 15 to Nov 22	Oct 22	Alert me under $600
December	$775JetBlue	Dec 15 to Dec 22	Oct 22	Alert me under $650
January 2027	$621American	Jan 15 to Jan 22	Oct 22	Alert me under $520
February 2027	$766American	Feb 15 to Feb 22	Oct 22	Alert me under $650
March 2027	$734American	Mar 15 to Mar 22	Oct 22	Alert me under $620
April 2027	$697American	Apr 15 to Apr 22	Oct 22	Alert me under $590

Alert targets are 15% under the observed fare, rounded down to $10. Each month is the same 7-night trip from the 15th.

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Kingston

Air-time estimate

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Distance

~1,519 mi

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From PHL airport to Kingston

Reaching Philadelphia International

SEPTA Regional Rail is your best move: take the R1 Airport Line directly from Center City Station (30th Street Station, Market East, or Suburban Station) for $8.25 one-way, 20-25 minute journey, runs every 20-30 minutes all day. Parking downtown and taking the train costs roughly $15-20 total and eliminates stress. Uber/Lyft run $18-28 from downtown depending on surge (avoid 8-10am weekday mornings). Rental cars aren't worth the hassle—parking at PHL is $19-26/day (overpriced for what it is). The SEPTA Regional Rail is genuinely reliable; build in 45 minutes total from downtown address to gate.

Getting from KIN into Kingston

Norman Manley International Airport sits on the Palisadoes peninsula about 17km from New Kingston. Authorized airport taxis (yellow JUTA plates) cost roughly J$3,500–J$4,500 (US$22–28) to New Kingston and take 25–40 minutes depending on traffic — always agree on the price before getting in. Knutsford Express buses connect the airport to the Half Way Tree transportation hub for about J$500 (US$3) but run on limited schedules. Rideshare apps including LYNK (Jamaica's dominant local option) and InDrive are increasingly reliable from the airport, typically running J$2,500–J$3,500 (US$16–22) to New Kingston — download LYNK before you land.

Planning Philadelphia to Kingston

Kingston is the cultural capital of the Caribbean — and one of the most misunderstood cities Americans can visit. While Montego Bay gets the resort crowds, Kingston is where Jamaica actually lives: world-class jerk chicken at roadside spots, the Bob Marley Museum in the house where he slept, the National Gallery with some of the best Caribbean art anywhere, and a live music scene centered on reggae, dancehall, and ska that has shaped global culture for 60 years. This is not a beach destination — it's a city destination, and a compelling one if you come with the right expectations.

Local basics

Language: EnglishCurrency: Jamaican Dollar (JMD)

Best-month weather in Kingston

January

67–86°F · 3 rain days

Dry season at its best — low humidity, reliable sunshine, and comfortable evenings. One of the best months to visit.

February

67–86°F · 3 rain days

Consistently dry and sunny with cooling northeast trade winds. Excellent visibility for Blue Mountain hikes.

The destination guide flags September and October as the least favorable months.

Two areas to consider

New Kingston

mid-range

The commercial and hotel district — this is where most visitors should stay. Knutsford Boulevard and Dominica Drive have solid mid-range hotels like the Courtleigh Manor, restaurants, bars, and easy access to taxis. It's walkable during the day, less so at night, and central to everything.

Devon House / Hope Road

mid-range

The most pleasant area for daytime wandering — Devon House serves arguably the best ice cream in the Caribbean (try the rum raisin), the Bob Marley Museum is on Hope Road, and the area has excellent jerk spots and craft shops. Quieter and greener than New Kingston, with a more residential feel.

Local planning tip

Book your Bob Marley Museum visit for a Tuesday or Wednesday morning when it opens at 9:30am — weekend visits get tour-grouped to death and you rush through rooms. Weekday early-morning tours are intimate (sometimes just 3–4 people) and the guides, many of whom knew Marley personally or grew up in Trench Town, tell stories that don't appear in any guidebook. Also: bring US dollars to exchange at a cambio (currency exchange) rather than the airport — you'll get 10–15% more JMD. The best cambios are on Knutsford Boulevard in New Kingston.

Visa and entry notes for US travelers

US passport holders get visa-free entry to Jamaica for up to 90 days — no visa, no fee, no application required. You'll fill out an immigration form on the plane or at the airport kiosk. You need a return or onward ticket, a valid US passport (6 months validity beyond your stay is the standard recommended buffer), and proof of accommodation if asked. Jamaica has an online Immigration/Customs form (C5D) that can be completed before arrival at enterjamaica.gov.jm, which speeds up processing. There is a departure tax but it's usually included in your airline ticket price.