Las Vegas to Long Beach 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.

Long Beach Airport Information

California's Long Beach Airport serves the air transportation needs of those in the greater Long Beach area. When you use Orbitz.com to find sales on cheap flights to Long Beach, you will be able to select from any of the major air passenger carriers that service the airport, including Delta, Jet Blue and Alaska Airlines. The airport is conveniently located just 10 miles northeast of the downtown area, with easy access via I-405 to I-710.

Ground Transportation in Long Beach

Once you land in Long Beach, you will find plenty of ground transportation options. Long Beach Transit offers economical transportation at only $1.25 per trip. Choose from bus routes #102, #104 or #111. Most taxis at the airport charge standard rates to area destinations, such as $72 to downtown Los Angeles, $45 to Disneyland and $45 to the San Pedro cruise ship piers. The airport has an approved list of shuttle, private car and limousine services available on its website. When you use Orbitz.com to purchase your low-cost air tickets, consider bundling in a rental car for ultimate flexibility and mobility while you are in the Long Beach area.

Long Beach Area Weather Information

Like most of Southern California, the Long Beach climate is fairly mild all year long. Winter temperatures generally average between the mid-40s and high 60s, and summer temperatures rarely spike higher than the mid-80s. Since most buildings in the area are highly air conditioned, wear lightweight clothing that you can layer to accommodate the change in temperatures.

What to Do in Long Beach

Long Beach's 4th Street, also known as Retro Row, is a must-see attraction for those visiting the city, as the stretch between Cherry and Junipero Streets is dotted with more than 40 eclectic shops, eateries and wine bars. You can take a gondola ride in the Belmont Shore area, tour the historic Queen Mary ocean liner or rent a Segway to take an up-close-and-personal tour of the city. Whatever you decide to do while you are in the Long Beach area, remember to use Orbitz.com the next time you need to book cheap flights to Long Beach.