$373 Cheap flight deals from Austin (AUS) to Grand Island (EAR)

Austin's Airport Information

Orbitz.com can help you find a low fare on flights from Austin, Texas. Austin's airport is Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, located five miles southeast of the city. The airport was built on the site of the former Bergstrom Air Force Base, which closed in 1993. Domestic and international flights are provided by 10 different airlines, including JetBlue, Delta, Southwest, United and US Airways.

Airport Parking Information

The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport offers more than 10,000 parking spaces and complimentary shuttles. Parking is $3 per hour or up to $26 per day. Complimentary parking at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is provided to automobiles displaying Disabled Veteran, Congressional Medal of Honor, Former Prisoner of War, Pearl Harbor Survivor, Legion of Valor, Legion of Merit and Purple Heart Recipient license plates.

Ground Transportation Information

If you would prefer not to leave your car at the airport, metered taxis are available to transport you to the airport. The minimum fare for taxi customers is $12.85. All taxis have a four-passenger maximum, not including children. Austin also has a bus system with a fare of $1, or you can pay $2 for an all-day pass. Orbitz.com can help you plan both your air travel and ground transportation.

Austin Airport Restaurants

There are many restaurant options available at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. It features small versions of acclaimed local restaurants and stores, such as Maudie's Tex-Mex, Waterloo Ice House, Amy's Ice Cream and Austin Java. There are often live bands to entertain bored travelers waiting for a flight. Keep checking Orbitz.com for discount flights from Austin.

Central Nebraska Regional Airport

Central Nebraska Regional Airport is located three miles northeast of Grand Island's central business district. Flights to Grand Island, Nebraska, arrive from Dallas, Las Vegas, and Phoenix. Two airlines service the airport: Allegiant Air and American Eagle. Orbitz.com searches all cheap flights to Grand Island to find you low-cost tickets on flights into and out of the airport.

Transportation from the Airport

The airport offers no public transportation options. Action Cab & Courier is the only taxi service available in the city, and fees are $3.25 per mile. Two car rental services operate out of the airport: Budget and Honk. It is best to call ahead of time so that your rental car will be waiting for you when you arrive at the airport.

Climate in Grand Island

The weather in Grand Island, Nebraska, is typical of most cities in the Midwest. Winters are cold, with temperatures dropping into the teens, while summers are hot, with temperatures rising to the mid- to high 80s. Spring and fall are mild, with averages temperatures in the low 50s to high 60s.

Highlights and Attractions

History enthusiasts will enjoy the Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer, located three miles from the city, where they can step back in time to in a replica pioneer village. Crane Meadows Nature Center offers a hiking trail that ends at the Platte River. Witch's Bridge is a scenic bridge with a haunted past. Orbitz.com can help you plan your entire trip when you use it to search for cheap flights to Grand Island.