Austin to Modesto Flights

Austin's Airport Information

Orbitz.com can help you find a low fare on flights from Austin, Texas. Austin's airport is Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, located five miles southeast of the city. The airport was built on the site of the former Bergstrom Air Force Base, which closed in 1993. Domestic and international flights are provided by 10 different airlines, including JetBlue, Delta, Southwest, United and US Airways.

Airport Parking Information

The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport offers more than 10,000 parking spaces and complimentary shuttles. Parking is $3 per hour or up to $26 per day. Complimentary parking at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is provided to automobiles displaying Disabled Veteran, Congressional Medal of Honor, Former Prisoner of War, Pearl Harbor Survivor, Legion of Valor, Legion of Merit and Purple Heart Recipient license plates.

Ground Transportation Information

If you would prefer not to leave your car at the airport, metered taxis are available to transport you to the airport. The minimum fare for taxi customers is $12.85. All taxis have a four-passenger maximum, not including children. Austin also has a bus system with a fare of $1, or you can pay $2 for an all-day pass. Orbitz.com can help you plan both your air travel and ground transportation.

Austin Airport Restaurants

There are many restaurant options available at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. It features small versions of acclaimed local restaurants and stores, such as Maudie's Tex-Mex, Waterloo Ice House, Amy's Ice Cream and Austin Java. There are often live bands to entertain bored travelers waiting for a flight. Keep checking Orbitz.com for discount flights from Austin.

Modesto City-County Airport

When you are planning a trip to California, check Orbitz.com for cheap flights to Modesto. Modesto City-County Airport is located in the city of Modesto at 617 Airport Way. SkyWest Airlines, a division of United Airlines, operates daily flights between Modesto and San Francisco.

Transportation into Modesto

Both Hertz and Avis have rental car facilities at Modesto City-County Airport, and you can book your car ahead of time on Orbitz.com. Many local hotels offer complimentary shuttle service from the airport to the hotel, in which case you should contact your hotel for shuttle pickup. Taxis are also available outside baggage claim, and public buses have regularly scheduled routes to the airport, if you prefer to use public transportation.

Weather and Climate in Modesto, California

Mild temperatures and a moderate climate make Modesto, California, a popular vacation destination year round. Winter highs in January reach an average of 56 degrees, while average January lows hit 40 degrees. Precipitation in winter is generally between two to three inches per month. Summers are hot and dry, with average highs in the 90s and lows in the 60s. Modesto gets less than an inch of rain each month during the summer, and July is the driest month of all, with absolutely no rain on average.

Things to Do in Modesto

History buffs will enjoy visiting the McHenry Mansion and Museum, while movie lovers will want to seek out the locations where the classic film American Graffiti was filmed. Modesto is also within easy reach of other local attractions, such as the Hershey's Chocolate Visitor Center and Yosemite National Park. No matter when you travel to California, deals on vacation packages and cheap flights to Modesto from Orbitz.com can help you manage your vacation budget.