Las Vegas to Hartford Flights

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 Hartford

Orbitz.com has a unique way of helping travelers get the best vacation deals because the site searches hundreds of discounts every time. When you look for flights to Hartford, there are four major airports. Located 20 minutes from the downtown area, the Bradley International Airport works with international airlines, including Air Canada, and it also works with several domestic carriers, such as United Express and Delta Connection. The Hartford-Bainford Airport is just three miles from downtown, but it focuses primarily on charter flights. The Westover Metropolitan Airport in Chicopee, Massachusetts, and the Tweed New Haven Regional Airport are farther from the city, between 30 and 60 minutes, and these airports offer flights to and from the surrounding cities and states.

Transportation from the Airport

From the moment that your flight lands, you want to get to your hotel and relax. The public transportation system stops at all of these airportss. The city buses make pick-ups and drop-offs at major areas in the city, and you can get a free map that shows those stops at the airport. Riding the bus costs less than $5 per ride, and you can purchase discount packages that give you unlimited rides during your stay. Orbitz.com also has an extensive listing of car-rental agencies that service the Hartford area.

Hartford Weather

If you visit in the winter, bring a heavy coat, scarf, and gloves with you, because the city gets more than 40 inches of snow every year. The summers are marked by hot and humid weather with temperatures reaching 80 degrees or higher.

Destinations in Hartford

Some of the top destinations and attractions in Hartford include the Bushnell Center for Performing Arts, the Mark Twain House, and the Connecticut Science Center. When you look for flights to Hartford on Orbitz.com, take some time to look for cheap tickets to some of these top attractions.