£630+ Cheap flights to Jackson, MS

Jackson, Mississippi, has seen its share of turmoil, but if there is one thing travelers booking flights to Jackson can count on it’s a city devoted to its civil liberties.

Throughout the 1960s, Jackson was a focal point of the Civil Rights movement. One civil liberties group in particular, The Freedom Riders, ended their struggle for equal rights in Jackson. Their journey (in which they rode in buses) to segregated states started in Washington, DC, and attempted to end in New Orleans. But in 1961, a large group of Freedom Riders were arrested in Jackson for “disturbing the peace” after leaving their bus.

In spite of its turmoil, Jackson has maintained its southern charm and personality. Today, visitors booking flights to Jackson will find a city booming in health and technology innovations, and a city thriving in arts and urbanity. The most visited tourist attractions in Jackson include the Governor’s Mansion, the Old Capitol Museum, and the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, which features a “Swamp” and an aquarium.

Jackson climate

The weather in Jackson is warm and humid in summer, and mild in winter, temperatures never extreme at either end of the scale. Rainfall is fairly high, and can occur at any time of year. In the late summer and autumn Jackson is sometimes in the path of hurricanes moving north from the Gulf of Mexico. Tornadoes are also a threat between February and May. 

Getting around Jackson

Driving is the best way to get around Jackson. Public transportation in Jackson can be difficult to manage. You won’t have trouble finding a ride, but you’ll find route times and fares vary. Many of Jackson’s attractions are outside the city, so renting a car is your best bet. You can also get a taxi by calling ahead of time or picking one up at your hotel.