Cheap flight deals from Jacksonville (OAJ) to Albuquerque (SAF)

Jacksonville Airport Information

Orbitz.com can help you find flights from Jacksonville, North Carolina, by searching many airlines at once for your air ticket. The Albert J. Ellis Airport serves Jacksonville and nearby Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. It is located in Richlands, North Carolina, about 10 miles from downtown Jacksonville. It is served by two airlines, Delta and US Airways, that provide domestic service on one runway.

Airport Parking Information

The airport has over 500 short- and long-term parking spaces. You can expect to pay $2 per hour, with the first 15 minutes free and a maximum of $7 per day. The parking lot is open from 4:30 a.m. until the last arriving flight. Contact the Airport Police Department, located in the terminal area, if you need access after-hours.

Ground Transportation Information

There are taxis available if you need transportation to the airport. You can expect a fare of about $40.00 from downtown Jacksonville to the airport. The Jacksonville public bus does not go to the airport, but shuttles are available from local taxi companies. Orbitz.com can find great deals on ground transportation, too.

Jacksonville Airport Restaurants

The Airport Cafe is available to passengers who have passed security screening. It opens at 5 a.m., so you can grab breakfast or a cup of coffee before your flight. The Airport Grill & Lounge opens at 7:30 a.m. and offers grill items and cold sandwiches. It generally closes at 6 p.m., but may remain open later, depending on passenger traffic. Orbitz.com can help you find flights from Jacksonville that stay within your budget.

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.