Pittsburgh to Valparaiso Flights

Pittsburgh International Airport

The Pittsburgh International Airport is located just twenty miles west of downtown on Airport Boulevard. Twelve airlines service the airport, including Midwest, Northwest, JetBlue, Delta, Continental and American Airlines. Orbitz.com can locate both domestic and international flights from Pittsburgh for the budget traveler.

Parking at the Airport

Short-term, long-term and extended parking lots are available at the airport. Rates are charged by the hour or by the day. Valet parking is also available for an additional fee. The short-term lot is perfect for people who are dropping off or picking up travelers. Long-term lots are ideal for travelers going on short vacations, and the extended lots are most economical for long business trips. Shuttle services are available to and from the parking lots.

Transportation to the Airport

Getting to the airport can often be a challenge. Orbitz.com can help you select a car rental service if you want to rent a car during your stay. Most hotels offer their guests free shuttle service to and from the airport. Limos are available for rent, and fees are usually charged by the hour. Other transportation options include metered taxi services and the city bus system, which charges a flat rate.

Pittsburgh International Airport Restaurants

Travelers can enjoy a meal or a snack in the airport terminals before they board their plane. Restaurant choices include McDonald's, which offers a variety of breakfast items and coffee, and Mayorga Coffee Roasters, which offers a selection of gourmet coffees and pastries. Orbitz.com can help with dining options while providing low-fare flights from Pittsburgh for people traveling on a budget.

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.