Los Angeles to Kingston (LAX–KIN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 9 hubs
GCM George Town 6h 55m KX KX George Town (GCM) to Kingston flights
MIA Miami 7h 42m AAATAY AABWG6 Miami (MIA) to Kingston flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 8h 19m ADB6DL B6NK Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Kingston flights
ATL Atlanta 8h 36m AAAFAM DL Atlanta (ATL) to Kingston flights
PTY Tocumen 9h 24m CM CMKL Tocumen (PTY) to Kingston flights
JFK New York 10h 23m AAAFAM B6BWQR New York (JFK) to Kingston flights
YYZ Toronto 12h 54m ACNHNZ ACBWF8 Toronto (YYZ) to Kingston flights
PLS Providenciales ~7h 40m JY Providenciales (PLS) to Kingston flights
YYC Calgary ~9h 58m AMCIDE Calgary (YYC) to Kingston flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Los Angeles to Kingston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,789 mi 5h 55m nonstop +2h ahead

LAX–KIN had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,789 miles in 5h 55m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop LAX–KIN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 81%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to KIN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
614
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LAX → KIN
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
Return
KIN → LAX
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Kingston is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · KIN: EST

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 8:00 PM in Kingston.
Distance & Flight Time
2,789 mi / 4,488 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 55m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Jamaica visa-free for up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. A return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation are required. Complete the online C5 Immigration and Customs form at enterjamaica.com before arrival. At Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) in Kingston or Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Montego Bay, immigration reviews your C5 form QR code and stamps your passport.

Jamaica does not charge a separate tourist tax at the airport: the tourism enhancement fee is included in your airline ticket. For stays beyond 90 days, apply for an extension at the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) in Kingston or Montego Bay. Montego Bay is the main resort and cruise port. Negril, Ocho Rios, and Port Antonio spread along the north and west coasts. Kingston is the cultural and musical capital: the Bob Marley Museum, Devon House, and the live music scene draw visitors to the south coast.

Direct flights from Miami (MIA) to Montego Bay run about 1 hour 45 minutes on American Airlines, JetBlue, and Caribbean Airlines. New York JFK to MBJ runs about 3 hours 45 minutes. Direct service also operates from Fort Lauderdale, Atlanta, Charlotte, Philadelphia, Dallas, Houston, and Los Angeles. Jamaica uses the Jamaican dollar (JMD), trading at roughly 157 JMD per $1. US dollars are accepted at hotels, resorts, and tourist businesses. ATMs dispense JMD and are common in towns. Card payments work at most tourist-facing businesses. Route taxis and minibuses run between towns for JMD 200 to JMD 500 ($1.30 to $3.20). JUTA and JCAL licensed taxis operate from airports at fixed rates posted on signs.

Getting to LAX

FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.

LAX–KIN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Kingston route.
Route details
Distance2,789 mi / 4,488 km
Flight time5h 55m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: KIN
IATA / ICAOKIN / MKJP
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica
Passengers/yr1.7M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to KIN flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport take about 5h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 2,789 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from LAX to KIN: Sun Country Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 5h 55m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Owen Roberts, Miami and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood.
Kingston is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from LAX to KIN

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

LAX to KIN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to KIN is about 5 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,789 miles (4,488 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Owen Roberts, Miami and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.