Valparaiso to South Bend Flights

Flights from Valparaiso

Purchasing flights from Valparaiso is no problem with Orbitz.com. This city is serviced by Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS), which is located on the Elgin Air Force Base at 1701 North Highway 85 in Florida. Airlines such as Delta, American Eagle and United operate out of this airport. VPS is approximately three miles from downtown Valparaiso. If you are looking for sales on low-cost flights from this city, Orbitz.com can help you find them.

Parking at the Airport

Travelers flying out of this airport have two options for parking. VPS passengers can choose from short- and long-term parking. Short-term parking starts at 50 cents after the first 10 minutes and goes up to $8.50 per day. Long-term parking starts at $1.50 after the first 10 minutes and goes up to $7 per day.

Getting to VPS

Passengers have a number of transportation options to choose from to get them to VPS. There are rental car companies such as Alamo, National, Advantage and Budget among others that a person can take to the airport. There are also a number of taxi and shuttle services available for transportation.

Restaurants at the Airport

VPS offers a variety of foods and beverages to passengers. The USO Freedom Lounge has a wide range of snacks, sandwiches, salads and other food items for travelers to choose from if they get hungry before flying. Let Orbitz.com help you plan your trip and find you flights from Valparaiso to make the planning more enjoyable.

Trips to South Bend

The South Bend Regional Airport, which is the second busiest airport in the state of Indiana, is located about three miles from the city's downtown area. Delta Connection, Allegiant Air and United Express offer cheap flights to South Bend, and reservations on available flights can be made online using Orbitz.com.

Transportation From the South Bend Regional Airport

City bus service is available from the airport terminal 24 hours a day and leaves for South Bend at 24 and 54 minutes after the hour. The fare is $1.00, and free transfers are available to allow you to continue to your destination anywhere within the city. Taxi service is provided as well, and the taxis are conveniently located outside the terminal entrance. For the 10-minute trip into the city's downtown area, the cab fare is about $15.

The Weather in South Bend

The weather in South Bend varies by the season. In the summer, the temperatures average in the high 70s to low 80s. In the winter, the temperatures drop into the teens. The area experiences high levels of precipitation, with 37 inches of rain and 67 inches of snow on average each year. Winter clothing should be extremely heavy, covering as much exposed skin as possible, while light clothing in the summer can help combat the high humidity.

Things to Do in South Bend

There are plenty of things to do in South Bend. Art lovers can visit the South Bend Museum of Art, which features works by regional artists, while those who appreciate classical music can enjoy a performance by the South Bend Symphony Orchestra. Anyone interested in sports can watch games played by the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the University of Notre Dame, which is located just north of the city. All that's needed is an air ticket, easily purchased by searching for cheap flights to South Bend on Orbitz.com.