The average price of a 7-day trip to Jackson is $1,414 for a solo traveler, $2,540 for a couple, and $4,761 for a family of 4. Jackson hotels range from $55 to $250 per night with an average of $84, while most vacation rentals will cost $190 to $240 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Jackson Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) are between $542 and $808 per person for economy flights and $1,701 to $2,536 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $47 to $96 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Jackson, MS, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to JAN and stay in a Jackson hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th (except the week of February 26th)
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 13th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Jackson is usually mid to late September.
Average Jackson Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Jackson for a week is $1,078-$2,021($154-$289 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $47 to $96 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $395 to $671 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $113 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $59 to $72 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Jackson for a week is $2,096-$3,638($299-$520 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $94 to $192 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $790 to $1,342 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $113 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $59 to $72 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Jackson for a week is $3,460-$6,728($494-$961 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $188 to $384 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,580 to $2,684 for economy
Lodging: $136 to $226 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $94 to $101 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Jackson
How cheap can you make a vacation to Jackson? The cheapest trip to Jackson is about $115 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $240 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $44.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Jackson for a week is $806-$2,645($115-$378 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $42 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $395 to $671 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $240 to $280 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Jackson for a week is $1,348-$3,610($193-$516 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $84 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $790 to $1,342 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $240 to $280 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Jackson for a week is $2,696-$6,212($385-$887 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $168 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,580 to $2,684 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $110 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $384 to $392 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Jackson cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Jackson Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Jackson.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Jackson for a week is $2,539-$5,848($363-$835 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $89 to $202 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $830 to $1,698 for first class
Lodging: $181 to $250 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $240 to $456 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Jackson for a week is $3,992-$8,960($570-$1,280 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $178 to $404 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,660 to $3,396 for first class
Lodging: $181 to $250 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $240 to $456 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Jackson for a week is $7,972-$16,828($1,139-$2,404 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $356 to $808 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,320 to $6,792 for first class
Lodging: $362 to $500 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $360 to $730 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Jackson Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Jackson is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Jackson due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Jackson Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Jackson hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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It appears there are only a few vacations rentals with very few price options in Jackson.
Flight Costs to Jackson
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $808 average in mid December to a low of $542 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $438. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Jackson our data includes 290 originating airports, and 76 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Jackson from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,096 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) in Atlanta, GA (the United States) at an average of just $247.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Jackson, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $267, so you can easily save about 49% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Jackson can easily cost $310 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $623 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.