Why go
- Capital and largest city of Mississippi, United States.
- Served by Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN).
History
Jackson is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Mississippi. The city sits on the Pearl River and is located in the greater Jackson Prairie region of Mississippi. Along with Raymond, Jackson is one of two county seats for Hinds County. The city had a population of 153,701 at the 2020 census, a decline of 11.42% from 173,514 since the 2010 census, representing the largest decline in population during the decade of any major U.S. city. The Jackson metropolitan area is the largest metropolitan area located entirely in the state and the tenth-largest urban area in the Deep South, with 592,000 residents in 2020.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 10 airlines, 9 direct destinations
- American Airlines AA (CRJ, CRJ-700, ERJ-145, ERD) · 3 routes: Charlotte*, Dallas-Fort Worth*, Washington*
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700, 737-300, 735) · 3 routes: Chicago, Houston, Orlando
- US Airways US (CRJ, ERJ-145, ERD) · 3 routes: Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth, Washington
- AirTran Airways FL (737-700) · 2 routes: Houston*, Orlando*
- United Airlines UA (ERJ) · 2 routes: Chicago*, Houston*
- Air France AF (717, CRJ-900) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alaska Airlines AS (717, CRJ-900, CRJ, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alitalia AZ (717) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Delta Air Lines DL (717, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (717, CRJ-900, CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: JAN has direct flights to 9 destinations on 10 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Orlando…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Jackson, Mississippi. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.