Find cheap flights to Jackson, Mississippi

Jackson is the capital city of Mississippi and is situated roughly in the center of this southern state, offering visitors a humid, subtropical climate. It’s never extremely cold in Jackson. During the winter, average low temperatures range from 37 – 41 degrees Fahrenheit, so you won’t need your snow boots; a warm jacket will suffice. There aren’t many tourists visiting Jackson during the winter, so you can get less expensive flights and rooms. In the spring, the weather warms up quickly, as does the tourist season. With daily high temperatures between 71 – 85 degrees Fahrenheit, it’s warm but not too hot. May, June and July are the city’s busiest months for visitors, so if you want to come during this period, make sure to book your vacation in advance. August is hot and sticky, with humidity levels making the 93 degree Fahrenheit temperatures feel even hotter. If you visit in August, drink lots of water to stay hydrated and take it easy during the hottest hours of the day. The heat can persist into September and October, but generally lets up in November. There are fewer tourists during fall, perhaps making this an opportune time for your Jackson getaway.

Jackson is a sprawling city with many of the attractions out in the suburbs; so many tourists opt to rent a car during their stay. You can travel around by taxi, although you can’t hail one in the street. Uber operates in the city, and is generally less costly than traveling by taxi. The JATRAN buses serve the entire city, but are reportedly unreliable. Here are some details about Jackson, Mississippi transportation.

Buses

The Jackson Transit Authority (JATRAN) bus network offers 12 routes running Monday through Friday from 5:15 am to 7:45 pm and Saturday from 6:45 am to 6:45 pm. A one-way fare is $1.50 USD, and transfers are free, or you can buy a day pass for $4.00 USD. Children under 5 ride for free with a paying adult.

Taxis

Make sure to call for your taxi at least 30 minutes ahead of when you need a ride, or have your concierge do so. You can’t hail a cab on the street in Jackson. Fares start at $4.00 USD for the meter drop, then $2.20 USD per subsequent mile. Uber services can save you a few dollars, with a start rate of $1.75 USD, then a cost of $1.15 USD per mile.

Things to do and places of interest in Jackson, Mississippi

Jackson is a southern city full of heart and soul and music! It’s also the capital of Mississippi, and bursts with art and history. Here are a few suggestions for your itinerary.

• Jackson’s 20th-century musicians were pioneers of blues, jazz and soul, some of the most heartfelt music created in the Americas. While you’re here, visit Johnny T’s Bistro & Bar, the Yellow Scarf, or Frank Jones Corner to soak up the soulful music of Jackson.
• Visit the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, which focuses on the natural history of Mississippi, highlighting the plants, animals, fossils and habitats of the state. You can see a large collection of native fish, reptiles and amphibians, and a greenhouse called “The Swamp” full of live alligators and turtles. Take a walk on the 300-acre grounds crisscrossed with nature trails.
• Check out the Old Capitol Museum, an 1839-dated Greek Revival building that was the seat of the state’s government until the early 1900s. This national historic landmark has been carefully restored and displays fascinating exhibits from Mississippi’s legislature, governor and high court.
• Take a guided tour of Pulitzer-prize-winning author Eudora Welty’s home on Pinecrest St. Most of her fiction and essays were written here, and the home has been returned to it’s 1925 – 1945 appearance.
• Check out the largest art museum in the state, the Mississippi Museum of Art, which focuses on the works of local and regional artists.
• Gain some insight into the civil rights struggle at Medgar Evers House. This 1956-dated structure was the civil rights activist’s home when he was killed while standing in his carport in 1963. The house was repaired and stabilized in 1995-96, and in 2013 was restored to the way it looked during the Evers’ residency.

Tips and tricks for visiting Jackson, Mississippi

As the birthplace of the blues, Mississippi promotes the Blues Trail, consisting of 189 historic markers, spread across the state, each with a marker planted in a spot that played a role in shaping the blues. Jackson has 13 Mississippi Blues Trail sites.

Jackson has battled a reputation as a high-crime city. Police warn that women should not be out alone at night, due to a number of violent crimes targeting single women. If you are traveling alone, please use caution and common sense, and stay in well lit areas.