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The Best DC Airports

Before you call airlines looking for flights from Washington, DC, you should check with Orbitz.com. The two major airports in DC are Washington Dulles International Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Alaska Airlines, US Airways, and Frontier Airlines handle domestic flights from Ronald Reagan, while Virgin America, ExpressJet Airlines, and Colgan Air operate out of Washington Dulles. Ronald Reagan is only three miles from the downtown area, and Washington Dulles is 26 miles from downtown.

Long-Term Parking Options

The five parking lots at Ronald Reagan offer daily and hourly parking rates, and the airport charges $20 per day for parking in the long-term lots. The economy lot only charges $12 per day, but this lot is open and uncovered. Washington Dulles has two long-term parking lots that charge $17 per day and one economy lot that charges $10 per day. For $30, you can use valet parking.

Public Transportation Choices

The Metrorail and Metrobus make at least one stop at each airport every day. The stops are clearly marked around the city, and you can find maps that help you find the correct line. Taxis are not as low cost as the public transportation options because the drivers charge a pickup fee, baggage fee, fee per mile, and a fee for any time that the driver must wait.

Places to Eat

Both airports offer a range of dining options. Washington Dulles is home to Dulles to Go, Five Guys, Subway, and Wendy's, while Ronald Reagan has Dunkin' Donuts, Euro Cafe, and Jerry's Subs & Pizza. Once you have something to eat, you can browse through the sales at some of the shops surrounding the restaurants. If you want to enjoy your vacation, use Orbitz.com to look for flights from Washington DC.

Airports in Anchorage

Explore the wilds of America's last frontier when you visit Anchorage, Alaska. Start your journey by searching for cheap flights to Anchorage on Orbitz.com. The search options on the site help you get exactly what you want at a fair price. The main airport for the Anchorage area is the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, located about five miles outside of downtown. Some of the airlines that regularly fly in to the airport are Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Delta, Condor, Korea Airlines and US Airways. No matter where you're flying from, finding low fares is a snap on Orbitz.com.

Transportation from the Airport

A free shuttle bus service takes passengers between terminals and to the car-rental facility. Shuttles to lodgings in Anchorage are available but must be booked ahead of time. The Municipality of Anchorage People Mover Bus runs from 6 a.m. until 11 p.m., with stops at the airport and throughout the city. Alternatively, you can take a taxi from the terminal to your hotel.

Weather in Anchorage

Because of its high latitude, summer days in Anchorage are extremely long. High temperatures during the summer months range from 55 to 65°F. During heat waves, the temperature may surge into the 80s. Winters are cold but not as cold as interior Alaska. Average temperatures during the winter are consistently below freezing, and annual snowfall is about 75 inches.

Things to Do in Anchorage

The Alaska Zoo and Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center both provide a chance to get close to some of the arctic's native creatures. Several mountain skiing areas and resorts are located a short distance from the city. Flights to Anchorage start out right when you book on Orbitz.com.