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Las Vegas Airport Information

More than 14 million passengers use the McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas each year, making it the eighth busiest airport in the country. Many of those passengers use Orbitz.com to find cheap flights from Las Vegas, as well as hotel rooms and rental cars at their destination. The airport is located less than four miles from downtown Las Vegas and is easily accessible via Las Vegas Boulevard, also known as the Las Vegas strip. Most major domestic and international air passenger carriers service the McCarran airport.

Airport Parking in Las Vegas

Parking at McCarran is fairly easy, and expansion with an eight-story parking garage is planned in the airport's near future. The airport has two main terminals, each with several choices of parking. Both offer long-term parking at $14 per day for a maximum of 30 days. Surface parking in the economy lots is within easy walking distance of the terminals and costs only $10 per day. If you used Orbitz.com to book your discount flights, you might have saved enough money so that you can splurge on valet parking for $21 per day.

Ground Transportation in Las Vegas

You can take the RTD bus, which will drop you off at Terminal 1, for the most economical ride from downtown Las Vegas, or use one of the many airport shuttles that are available. If you decide to take a taxi, the base far is $2.60 per mile, with an initial $3.30 charge when the meter starts to run. Many of the Las Vegas cabs do not accept credit cards, and those that do may charge an additional $3.00.

Restaurants in the McCarran Airport

No matter where you are in McCarran airport, you won't be far from a venue where you can get a full meal or grab-and-go snack. Each terminal and gate has a good selection of eateries, including Starbucks, Moe's Southwest Grill and Burger King. Have a good time wherever your travels take you, and remember to use Orbitz.com the next time you are looking for cheap flights from Las Vegas.

Airports in Anchorage

Explore the wilds of America's last frontier when you visit Anchorage, Alaska. Start your journey by searching for cheap flights to Anchorage on Orbitz.com. The search options on the site help you get exactly what you want at a fair price. The main airport for the Anchorage area is the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, located about five miles outside of downtown. Some of the airlines that regularly fly in to the airport are Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Delta, Condor, Korea Airlines and US Airways. No matter where you're flying from, finding low fares is a snap on Orbitz.com.

Transportation from the Airport

A free shuttle bus service takes passengers between terminals and to the car-rental facility. Shuttles to lodgings in Anchorage are available but must be booked ahead of time. The Municipality of Anchorage People Mover Bus runs from 6 a.m. until 11 p.m., with stops at the airport and throughout the city. Alternatively, you can take a taxi from the terminal to your hotel.

Weather in Anchorage

Because of its high latitude, summer days in Anchorage are extremely long. High temperatures during the summer months range from 55 to 65°F. During heat waves, the temperature may surge into the 80s. Winters are cold but not as cold as interior Alaska. Average temperatures during the winter are consistently below freezing, and annual snowfall is about 75 inches.

Things to Do in Anchorage

The Alaska Zoo and Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center both provide a chance to get close to some of the arctic's native creatures. Several mountain skiing areas and resorts are located a short distance from the city. Flights to Anchorage start out right when you book on Orbitz.com.