Miami to Valparaiso Flights

Miami International Airport

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Parking at Miami International

Miami International Airport offers garage parking for both short- and long-term use. Valet parking is available for an extra charge, and economy parking is available at discounted rates. Free shuttles are provided to and from the main terminal.

Transportation to the Airport

Orbitz.com can assist travelers in locating the best deals for car rentals for traveling to and from the airport. Limo services are available for rent by the hour, and taxi services provide metered rides from anywhere in the city. Many local hotels provide free shuttle services to the hotel and back to the airport for their guests, and individuals may use the Metrobus for a flat rate.

Restaurants at Miami International Airport

Travelers will find a variety of restaurant choices where they can grab a bite to eat before they board their planes. Dunkin Donuts offers a selection of coffee, juice and pastries. Starbucks provides a variety of gourmet blended coffees, espresso and baked goods, and the 94th Aero Squadron Restaurant offers a sit-down breakfast meal. Orbitz.com can help individuals locate cheap flights from Miami. It is perfect for locating the best deals for travel.

Travel to Valparaiso

Valparaiso is the second largest city in Chile, located on the country's Pacific coast. Despite its population of 300,000, there is no airport offering commercial airline services for the city. Due to this, visitors looking for flights to Valparaiso generally fly into Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport instead. Located just north-west of downtown Santiago, the airport is about 54 miles from downtown Valparaiso. There are 30 airlines serving the airport, including Aeromexico, American Airlines and Delta, all of which are available for booking through Orbitz.com.

Transportation for Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport

Travel from the airport to Valparaiso is most convenient by bus, taking an average of 90 minutes to make the trip to town. Multiple buses are needed for the journey. The first bus, boarded outside the airport's terminal, will take you from the airport to the North side of Pajaritos, just on the outskirts of Santiago. Once in Pajaritos, you'll need to catch the bus that will go directly to Valparaiso, at a cost of about $7. After your arrival in Valparaiso, you can taxi from the bus station to your hotel. Taxi fares are fixed according to city zone and are unmetered.

Weather in Valparaiso

Valparaiso features a mild Mediterranean climate, with dry summers and heavy rainfall during the winter months. The average yearly temperature is about 66 degrees Fahrenheit with the warmer months being between November and March. During the warmer months, the average high is in the low 70s, at times dipping into the mid-50s. Highs the rest of the year are in the low to mid 60s with lows dropping to the low 50s and high 40s. Dress should be moderate with a light jacket for cooler evenings.

Attractions in Valparaiso

The last week of the year features the biggest tourist event in the city, an annual carnival that celebrates a different country each year. During the carnival, performers from the celebrated country are invited to the city to represent the culture and art of their nation. The carnival heavily features performance art, with free exhibitions of dance, theater and music. Throughout the rest of the year, the city enjoys an active nightlife, with clubs and bars sprinkled around the region and plenty of local galleries and restaurants to enjoy during the daytime. The lack of direct flights to Valparaiso may make attending the carnival difficult, but the wide variety of free entertainment makes the carnival period a real bargain for the area. Tickets to Santiago International can be booked through Orbitz.com.