Traverse City to Hartford Flights

About the Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport

Flights from Traverse City, Michigan, originate at the Cherry Capital Airport. Its colorful name fits with the décor inside the airport, which has a design inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright. The sleek, modern style makes the airport wait a bit more comfortable. Located four miles from downtown Traverse City on South Airport Road, Cherry Capital is a small hub for eight airlines. They include American Eagle, Delta and United. More than 250 domestic flights come through the airport each week. Reserve your air ticket for one of those flights on Orbitz.com

Parking at Cherry Capital

Stow your car in the short- or long-term parking lots offered by the airport. The short-term lot charges $1.25 per half-hour, with a $10 maximum charge. The long-term lot charges $2.00 per hour, with a $6.75 maximum daily limit and a $10.00 maximum weekly limit. The cell-phone lots on the east side of the terminal are reserved for pickups only.

Finding Transportation to the Airport

You have a choice of independent shuttles, taxis or hotel shuttles to get you to the flight on time. Independent shuttles are the most expensive. Some of the rates are over $100, depending on the company. You can take a taxi for a $5.00 minimum fare and an average of $3.00 per mile. Hotel shuttles are the best deals. If you arrange them when you book the hotel, you can get a ride to the airport free of charge. Book the hotel and flight together on Orbitz.com to keep further costs down.

A Meal before the Flight

Get a bite to eat and/or a cup of coffee before an early flight at one of two restaurants located close to the Cherry Capital Airport. Opa Coney and Grill offers Greek Cuisine to fill you up. They are open for breakfast, serving the traditional American dishes with a Greek spin on them. Grab a quick bite to eat at Big Apple Bagels if you are in a hurry. For great deals on air tickets, book your flights from Traverse City on Orbitz.com.

Airports in Hartford

Orbitz.com has a unique way of helping travelers get the best vacation deals because the site searches hundreds of discounts every time. When you look for flights to Hartford, there are four major airports. Located 20 minutes from the downtown area, the Bradley International Airport works with international airlines, including Air Canada, and it also works with several domestic carriers, such as United Express and Delta Connection. The Hartford-Bainford Airport is just three miles from downtown, but it focuses primarily on charter flights. The Westover Metropolitan Airport in Chicopee, Massachusetts, and the Tweed New Haven Regional Airport are farther from the city, between 30 and 60 minutes, and these airports offer flights to and from the surrounding cities and states.

Transportation from the Airport

From the moment that your flight lands, you want to get to your hotel and relax. The public transportation system stops at all of these airportss. The city buses make pick-ups and drop-offs at major areas in the city, and you can get a free map that shows those stops at the airport. Riding the bus costs less than $5 per ride, and you can purchase discount packages that give you unlimited rides during your stay. Orbitz.com also has an extensive listing of car-rental agencies that service the Hartford area.

Hartford Weather

If you visit in the winter, bring a heavy coat, scarf, and gloves with you, because the city gets more than 40 inches of snow every year. The summers are marked by hot and humid weather with temperatures reaching 80 degrees or higher.

Destinations in Hartford

Some of the top destinations and attractions in Hartford include the Bushnell Center for Performing Arts, the Mark Twain House, and the Connecticut Science Center. When you look for flights to Hartford on Orbitz.com, take some time to look for cheap tickets to some of these top attractions.