$193 Cheap flight deals from Seattle (SEA) to Albany (ALB)

Seattle Airport

While Seattle is home to several airports, the only one that handles commercial flights is the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Also known as Sea-Tac, this airport is responsible for all incoming flights, along with flights from Seattle. Alaska Airlines, Air Canada, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, and US Airways are a few airlines that operate out of this airport. Located in SeaTac, Washington, the airport sits along the intersection of three state routes: 99, 518, and 509. Though the airport has three terminals, only the Concourse Terminal and North Satellite Terminal handle domestic flights. The South Satellite Terminal specializes in international flights. It's just a short drive from the airport to downtown.

Transportation

When you need to reach your hotel quickly, head for the public transportation system, which consists of Sound Transit and Metro Transit. The buses and light rails only cost a few dollars, and you can visit the sales counter at any station to purchase tickets for your trip. The light rail system drops passengers directly at some of the top hotels in the downtown area. Seattle uses a grid system for its roads, which makes finding your hotel easy if you drive. You can use the Orbitz.com sign to look for rental cars from the airport.

Weather

If you visit during the spring, winter, or fall, you need a warm coat and an umbrella. Though the city does not get snow, it does get a high amount of rain during these seasons, and temperatures that can drop below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. The summer is much warmer, with temperatures in the high 70s and less rainfall.

Popular Attractions

Seattle is home to dozens of cultural activities and attractions, including the Seattle International Film Festival, the Henry Art Galley, the Woodland Park Zoo, and the Seattle Underground Tour, which takes you through older parts of the city. When you look for flights from Seattle on Orbitz.com, take a few minutes to look for other low-cost attractions in the city.

Albany International Airport

Use Orbitz.com as your travel planner. The website searches hundreds of airlines at once to help you find cheap flights to Albany that fit your budget and needs. Albany International Airport, also known as Harry Riggs Albany Regional Airport, is located at the junction of Interstate Highways 90 and 87, almost seven miles northwest of Albany. Several airlines service the airport, including Air Canada, Cape Air, Delta Airlines, United Airlines, US Airways, and others. Whether looking for domestic or international flights, budget travelers should check Orbitz.com for bargain flights to Albany.

Transportation from Albany International Airport

There are several options for getting into the city once you've landed at the airport. The airport provides local, regional, and long-distance bus service. ShuttleFly buses leave the airport and head into town several times each hour. Adirondack Trailways offers direct or connecting service to many of the surrounding cities. If you prefer to travel by car, Capitaland Taxi is located just outside the baggage claim, or you can choose to rent a car from Avis or Budget, among others. A number of area hotels provide their customers with transportation to and from the Albany International Airport. Orbitz.com can help you find the best hotel accommodation that includes free transportation to and from the airport.

Weather in Albany, NY

If you're visiting Albany in January, be sure to pack some warm clothes, because it's Albany's coldest month, when the average temperature overnight is 13°F. In July, the warmest month, the average daytime temperature rises to 82°F. The driest month in Albany is February, when there is very little precipitation.

Things to Do in Albany

Art and history buffs will love to visit the New York State Museum, which has free admission, and the New York State Capitol, a magnificent 19th-century building. If you're visiting the city in winter, you can ice-skate near the Egg, a magnificent construction resembling a giant egg on the Albany skyline. Check for discount tickets for many attractions in the city when you book your cheap flights to Albany with Orbitz.com.