Las Vegas to Melbourne 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.

Trips to Melbourne, Florida

Flights to Melbourne, Florida, arrive at the Melbourne International Airport. Located at One Air Terminal Parkway, the airport is just 1.5 miles from the city's downtown area. The three runways handle mostly general aviation traffic, with the few scheduled commercial flights provided primarily by Delta Air Lines, Delta Connection and US Airways Express.

Transportation From Melbourne International Airport

The Melbourne International Airport offers a variety of transportation options to take you from the airport to the city. The Melbourne Airport Express provides door-to-door service for large groups, and rates vary according to destination. The Space Coast Area Transit service provides buses to the city center for a fare of $1.25. Taxi service is also available, with rates staring at $45 to the nearest resorts and about $5 to take you to the city center.

The Weather in Melbourne

Melbourne is a city of hot, humid summers interspersed with mild winters. The summer temperatures are over 90 degrees Fahrenheit during the hottest months of July and August, with the temperature dropping to average lows in the 70s during the evenings. In wintertime, the highs are in the 70s, with lows averaging in the low 50s. Visitors should wear light, airy clothing, because the area has frequent high heat and humidity. During the winters, a light to moderate jacket should suffice.

Things to Do in Melbourne

The population of Melbourne was only 76,068 in 2010, but it nearly doubles each year with the annual Melbourne Arts Festival. The festival attracts nearly 60,000 visitors each April, with many arriving on cheap flights to Melbourne from locations all over the world. Along with the arts festival, Melbourne also hosts an annual IndiaFest in February and the Melbourne Independent Filmmakers' Festival each November. Seats on flights to the city can be booked online using Orbitz.com.