Seattle to Moab Flights

Seattle Airport

While Seattle is home to several airports, the only one that handles commercial flights is the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Also known as Sea-Tac, this airport is responsible for all incoming flights, along with flights from Seattle. Alaska Airlines, Air Canada, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, and US Airways are a few airlines that operate out of this airport. Located in SeaTac, Washington, the airport sits along the intersection of three state routes: 99, 518, and 509. Though the airport has three terminals, only the Concourse Terminal and North Satellite Terminal handle domestic flights. The South Satellite Terminal specializes in international flights. It's just a short drive from the airport to downtown.

Transportation

When you need to reach your hotel quickly, head for the public transportation system, which consists of Sound Transit and Metro Transit. The buses and light rails only cost a few dollars, and you can visit the sales counter at any station to purchase tickets for your trip. The light rail system drops passengers directly at some of the top hotels in the downtown area. Seattle uses a grid system for its roads, which makes finding your hotel easy if you drive. You can use the Orbitz.com sign to look for rental cars from the airport.

Weather

If you visit during the spring, winter, or fall, you need a warm coat and an umbrella. Though the city does not get snow, it does get a high amount of rain during these seasons, and temperatures that can drop below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. The summer is much warmer, with temperatures in the high 70s and less rainfall.

Popular Attractions

Seattle is home to dozens of cultural activities and attractions, including the Seattle International Film Festival, the Henry Art Galley, the Woodland Park Zoo, and the Seattle Underground Tour, which takes you through older parts of the city. When you look for flights from Seattle on Orbitz.com, take a few minutes to look for other low-cost attractions in the city.

Canyonlands Field Airport in Moab

If your travel plans include a trip to Moab, Utah, search for accommodations, cheap flights to Moab and more on Orbitz.com. Passengers arriving in Moab land at Canyonland Fields, a regional airport with daily service to and from Denver, Colorado, on Great Lakes Airlines. This airport is conveniently located just 16 miles north of Moab on Highway 191. There are no international flights to or from this airport.

Getting into Moab

Once you arrive at the airport, you can take a taxi or ride with one of the local shuttle companies, such as Coyote Shuttle or Roadrunner Shuttle. Enterprise also has car rental facilities at Canyonlands Field, and you can book your vehicle ahead of time on Orbitz.com.

Moab Weather Conditions

Moab is high desert country, so summer has extremely high temperatures in the day and cooler temperatures at night. Low humidity makes morning the best time for hiking and other outdoor activities during the summer. Winters tend to be mild at the lower elevations, while snow is common in the higher elevations. January temperatures range from the high teens to the low 40s, while July temperatures range between the 60s and high 90s.

Things to Do in Moab

In the Moab area, Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park are two of the most popular attractions, with visitors from all over the world. Visitors can enjoy hiking, horseback riding, and camping in the area. Indoor attractions include the Film Museum at Red Cliffs Ranch and the Museum of Moab. For outdoor adventures in Utah's Canyon Country, book cheap flights to Moab on Orbitz.com.