Long Beach to Sacramento Flights

Long Beach Airport Information

When you use Orbitz.com to look for cheap flights from Long Beach, you'll find all of the information you need to plan your trip. The Long Beach Airport, located at 4100 E Donald Douglas Drive, is situated just 10 miles northeast of the city's downtown area. Access from the city to the airport is simple when you take the 405 Freeway to Highway 710, but expect the trip to take at least 25 minutes.

Parking at Long Beach Airport

The Long Beach Airport has two on-site, covered parking garages. Garage A is closest to the terminals and costs $19 per day. Garage B is a five-minute walk from the terminals, but the fee is a bit less at $17 per day. Garage A is roughly half the size of Garage B, so expect parking to be limited in that lot. Book your cheap flights through Orbitz.com, and you may save enough money to cover some or all of your parking costs.

Ground Transportation Information

You have several options to get from the city to the Long Beach Airport, including the Long Beach Transit bus and the Metro Rail system. Taxis are the most popular mode of transportation to the airport, and most of the rates are fairly reasonable. It will cost you around $60 to get to the Long Beach Airport from LAX or the John Wayne Airport, $45 from the cruise ship piers in San Pedro, and $45 from Disneyland. If you have chosen to park at an off-site garage, it may offer free shuttle service to and from the airport.

Long Beach Restaurant Options

The Long Beach Airport has a modest selection of eateries you can choose from for a quick coffee or light nosh. Legends Restaurant and Bar and Daugherty's Café are the two full-service restaurants on site that are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Both of the boarding lounges also have grab-and-go kiosks where you can grab a quick salad, sandwich or fresh fruit. If you've gotten to the airport especially early, try one of the two outdoor cafes near the baggage claim areas for a quick beverage or light snack. Enjoy your trip, wherever your final destination is, and don't forget to use Orbitz.com the next time you need to find cheap flights from Long Beach.

Flights to Sacramento

The city of Sacramento offers activities and excursions for both business and leisure travelers. Orbitz.com can help you find cheap flights to Sacramento; flights arrive at the Sacramento International Airport, located at 6900 Airport Boulevard, which is approximately 10 miles from the city's downtown area. The airport provides air service to Hawaii, Mexico and the continental United States. Major airlines include Alaska, Southwest and Horizon Air.

Getting Around in the City

Taxi service from the airport to the city's downtown region costs approximately $27 each way. Travelers can also take an hourly city bus, known as the Yolobus, between the hours of 5:30 a.m. and 10:20 p.m. on weekdays and 8:30 a.m. until 10:20 p.m. on weekends. The cost of the Yolobus is $2, and only the 42A bus travels into the city.

Weather in Sacramento

Weather in Sacramento ranges from lows of approximately 32 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter to summer highs around 100 degrees. The climate is very dry, and many visitors turn to swimming and similar activities as a way to refresh themselves and cool off during the hot summer months. Rain falls primarily in the late fall to early spring, with late spring and summer providing excellent opportunities for fun in the sun. Shorts and light clothing are recommended for most of the year, along with a light jacket or sweater in the winter. Orbitz.com can assist you with low-cost vacations to Sacramento at any time of year.

Attractions and Points of Interest

Many local points of interest have regular sales throughout the year. Popular attractions in the city include Sutter's Fort and the State Indian Museum. Tourists typically flock to the city's farmer's market and parades during the spring and summer months, with travel for historical or educational reasons being common in the fall and winter months. Let Orbitz.com help you find cheap flights to Sacramento, as well as accommodations and attractions to suit the needs of your group or family.