Seattle to Ushuaia 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.

Ushuaia Airport Information

Booking flights to Ushuaia is now easy with Orbitz.com. Ushuaia Airport (USH) offers domestic flights to the city of Ushuaia from Buenos Aires. The airport is located on Tierra del Fuego Island, 2.5 miles to the south of Ushuaia City, which is the world's southernmost city. The airlines that fly to the airport include LAN, Aerolineas Argentinas and LADE Airlines.

Transportation from the Airport

Car rental services are provided by Avis, Hertz and Alamo National. You can use Orbitz.com to arrange for car rental or taxi services, or book tours to the Falkland Islands, Antarctica, Patagonia and the rest of Tierra del Fuego Island. Walking is also an alternative, if you are not in a hurry.

Weather in Ushuaia

Ushuaia experiences a sub-polar oceanic climate. January and February are the warmest months, with high average day temperatures of 53 degrees Fahrenheit. July is the coldest month, with the average nighttime temperatures dropping below freezing. On average, Ushuaia experiences 200 days of light rain annually.

Popular Attractions in Ushuaia

Tierra del Fuego National Park is one of Ushuaia's major attractions. Located just a mile from the city center, this park is naturally endowed with rivers, lakes, peaks and glaciers. Tierra del Fuego National Park is vast, covering more than 63,000 hectares and extending from Lago Kami all the way to the Beagle Channel. Other popular sites that you should visit include Lago Roca, Bahia Lapataia and Mirador de Lagos Escondido y Fagnano. As well as cheap flights to Ushuaia, Orbitz.com also offers discount accommodation deals.