Cheap Flights from Charlotte to Albuquerque

What You Should Know about Flights from Charlotte Airport

Charlotte Douglas International Airport is a busy hub in the southeast that offers many regional and international flights from Charlotte. More than 39 million people passed through this airport in 2011 alone. The five concourses are home to 13 airlines, from popular domestic carriers such as American Airlines and JetBlue Airways to foreign carriers like Air Canada Jazz and Lufthansa German Airlines. Located six miles west of downtown Charlotte on the Josh Birmingham Parkway, this airport offers many air ticket deals through Orbitz.com.

Airport Parking Options

Charlotte International Airport offers over 25,000 parking spaces. The long-term parking lot is the best value at $4 per day. The costliest option is valet parking at $19 per day. Several shuttles are available to get you to and from the lot if you choose the economical option.

Solving the Airport Transportation Problem

If you choose to leave your car at home, there are several options for transportation to and from the airport. Charlotte has bus, train and taxi services; the cheapest options are the bus and train. You can ride either for $1.75 per ride, and they operate 20 hours a day. Express bus fare will cost you $2.40. A taxi is the most direct route and costs about $20 per trip within six miles of the airport. With the money you save by buying your air tickets on Orbitz.com, you can afford the extra cost of a taxi.

Finding a Good Meal at the Airport

Like any other airport, Charlotte International offers a wide variety of fast food options. From Burger King to Panda Express, there are plenty of the choices available. For a good sit-down breakfast before your flight, stop at Bojangles' Famous Chicken and Biscuits. The restaurant is located inside the airport and offers home-style meals for passengers boarding flights from Charlotte. Book you flight on Orbitz.com to save enough time to savor the meal before take-off.

Flights to Albuquerque

Albuquerque International Sunport, located three miles from the city's center, provides services for more than six million passengers each year. It is the state's largest airport, and numerous cheap flights to Albuquerque can be found on a daily basis. The airport hosts a large number of airlines, including American Airlines, American Eagle, Delta Air Lines, United Express, US Airways and Southwest. Both flight reservations and ticket purchases are possible through Orbitz.com. A second airport, Double Eagle II Airport, provides general aviation services for the area.

Transportation from the Airport

City buses and taxis provide transportation from Albuquerque Sunspot into the city. ABQ Ride offers a low-cost bus service into the city for only $1 per passenger. Taxis can be found outside baggage claim areas; fares are metered, so the cost will vary based on your destination.

Weather in Albuquerque

Albuquerque is generally sunny throughout the year, with mild highs and lows during the summer and winter. Summer highs average in the low 90s, with winter lows dropping into the 20s or 30s. Because the nearby mountains overshadow the city, little rain or snow falls during the year so visitors will not need rain gear.

Things to Do in Albuquerque

There are many things for visitors to do in Albuquerque. The New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science and the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center are interesting cultural attractions. For those desiring a bit more excitement, the Rainbow Ryders provides hot air balloon rides with an incredible view of the region. Orbitz.com can help travelers find cheap flights to Albuquerque and popular attractions and activities to check out during their visits.

^Savings based on all package bookings with Flight + Hotel made on Orbitz.com from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018 as compared to the price of the same components booked separately. Savings will vary based on origin/destination, length of trip, stay dates and selected travel supplier(s). Savings not available on all packages.