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Flights from San Antonio

Planning a trip from San Antonio to any domestic or international location is simple with Orbitz.com. Travelers can find low fare flights from San Antonio by searching several airlines at once. For travelers on a budget, this search function allows them to choose the best deals and options that most fit their needs.

San Antonio Airport

The San Antonio International Airport is located about 8 miles from downtown San Antonio on Airport Drive. It offers international and domestic flights provided by one of 16 airlines that currently serve the airport, including American, United, Southwest, US Airways, Delta, Airtran, Skywest, and several more. Flights from most of these airlines can be booked on Orbitz.com at low fares.

Airport Parking and Transportation

The San Antonio International Airport offers parking based on hourly rates, with the first 15 minutes free, and long-term parking for $10 per day. Using a taxi service might be a better option if you will have to park for several days. There are many taxi companies located in San Antonio that provide shuttle services to and from the airport. At Orbitz.com, you can arrange for your transportation to and from the San Antonio airport and from your destination city to the hotel quickly and easily so you will not have to worry about your transit on the day.

Airport Restaurants

For those who need a quick snack or a even full meal before their flight, the San Antonio airport has several dining options including McDonald's, Las Palapas Mexican Grill, Dunkin' Donuts, and Starbuck's, so grabbing some breakfast before an early morning flight is quick and convenient. Making your travel plans from San Antonio using Orbitz.com will ensure you get the best rates on flights and ground transportation available.

Trips to Barcelona

Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, is the second largest city in Spain and has a population of over 1.6 million. Flights to Barcelona arrive at the Barcelona El Prat Airport, located about 11 miles from the center of the city. The airport is one of the top 10 busiest in Europe, with over 34 million passengers passing through it in 2011. Some of the airlines flying into El Prat Airport include Aeroflot, Air France, British Airways, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, with most offering reservation services with great deals for budget travelers through Orbitz.com.

Transportation From the Barcelona El Prat Airport

Travel from the airport to the downtown area is available by commuter train, taxi and the city's bus services. The rail service connects Terminal 2 at the airport to the Barcelona Metro, while a bus service is available every 10 minutes. The train takes 27 minutes, while buses take approximately 35 minutes to make the journey to the downtown area. Bus and metro tickets cost about $16 and include transfers, with the ability to use the ticket on both transport types. Taxis can be caught in front of each of the airport's terminals. More than one suitcase or larger items will incur an additional transport fee when using the city taxis.

The Weather in Barcelona

Those traveling to Barcelona should expect mild seasonal weather conditions, with summer temperatures ranging from lows in the mid-50s to highs in the low 80s. During the winter, temperatures drop to the mid-teens, with highs generally around the low to mid-40s. Those enjoying summers in Barcelona should need nothing more than a light jacket on cooler evenings, while those visiting in the winter should wear moderate to heavy clothing with a heavy jacket to ward off the cold.

Things to Do in Barcelona

Barcelona is a city that devotes much of its entertainment energy to the arts, offering live music and theatre in a variety of genres. There's everything from opera at the Gran Teatre del Liceu opera house to the annual three-day Sonar pop music festival. Sports are also a major attraction for those taking flights to Barcelona, as it's the home of the world-famous football team FC Barcelona along with professional basketball and rugby teams.