$37 Cheap flight deals from Seattle (SEA) to Long Beach (QLA)

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.

Long Beach Airport Information

California's Long Beach Airport serves the air transportation needs of those in the greater Long Beach area. When you use Orbitz.com to find sales on cheap flights to Long Beach, you will be able to select from any of the major air passenger carriers that service the airport, including Delta, Jet Blue and Alaska Airlines. The airport is conveniently located just 10 miles northeast of the downtown area, with easy access via I-405 to I-710.

Ground Transportation in Long Beach

Once you land in Long Beach, you will find plenty of ground transportation options. Long Beach Transit offers economical transportation at only $1.25 per trip. Choose from bus routes #102, #104 or #111. Most taxis at the airport charge standard rates to area destinations, such as $72 to downtown Los Angeles, $45 to Disneyland and $45 to the San Pedro cruise ship piers. The airport has an approved list of shuttle, private car and limousine services available on its website. When you use Orbitz.com to purchase your low-cost air tickets, consider bundling in a rental car for ultimate flexibility and mobility while you are in the Long Beach area.

Long Beach Area Weather Information

Like most of Southern California, the Long Beach climate is fairly mild all year long. Winter temperatures generally average between the mid-40s and high 60s, and summer temperatures rarely spike higher than the mid-80s. Since most buildings in the area are highly air conditioned, wear lightweight clothing that you can layer to accommodate the change in temperatures.

What to Do in Long Beach

Long Beach's 4th Street, also known as Retro Row, is a must-see attraction for those visiting the city, as the stretch between Cherry and Junipero Streets is dotted with more than 40 eclectic shops, eateries and wine bars. You can take a gondola ride in the Belmont Shore area, tour the historic Queen Mary ocean liner or rent a Segway to take an up-close-and-personal tour of the city. Whatever you decide to do while you are in the Long Beach area, remember to use Orbitz.com the next time you need to book cheap flights to Long Beach.