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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.

Helena Regional Airport

Traveling to Helena, MT can be an easy and enjoyable experience when booking flights with Orbitz.com. Orbitz.com can help you book budget flights to Helena. Helena Regional Airport is the major airport that serves the Helena area. It is located northeast of the Helena central business district. Over 200,000 passengers traveled through the airport in 2011. Alaska Airlines, Delta, Compass Airlines, SkyWest Airlines, Silver Airways, and United Airlines all operate at the Helena Regional Airport.

Transportation at Helena Regional Airport

Helena Regional Airport offers ground transportation and parking. Long term parking rates start at $3 per day or $15 per week. Short term parking is free for up to one hour. Taxis, rental cars and shuttle services are readily available at the airport. Capitol Taxi is the most popular taxi service and may be called free of charge at the baggage claim terminal. It only takes 10 minutes to get to downtown Helena with a taxi. Several shuttle services are available near the east entrance of the airport. Shuttles may be called for free using the courtesy phone located at the baggage claim terminal.

Weather in Helena

The summer season tends to be dry in Helena, with average temperatures in the mid-80s. Expect the fall weather to be variable, with temperatures ranging from the low 70s to the low 50s. Winter months can be extremely cold, so it is wise to pack extra sweaters and jackets if you are travelling during that time. Expect the winter temperatures to settle in the low 40s. Spring is usually cool, with average temperatures in the late 50s.

Popular Attractions in Helena

Helena has several attractions for visitors. The Montana Historical Society museum has a "Montana Homeland" exhibit that features several artifacts related to Montana's history. The Mackay Gallery of Russell Art offers a plethora of sculptures and paintings for art lovers. The Montana State Capitol offers self-guided tours as well as scheduled group tours. Simply consult your planner and book a flight to Helena with Orbitz.com today.