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Asheville Airport Information

The Asheville Regional Airport, the primary airport serving the greater Asheville region, is located less than 15 miles south of downtown Asheville and is easily accessible via Highways 240 and 26. Book your cheap flights from Asheville using Orbitz.com, and you will be able to choose from all of the domestic airlines that service the airport, including Delta, Allegiant, United and US Airways.

Airport Parking in Asheville

The short-term parking lot is situated directly across from the terminals. Short-term rates are $12.50 per day. The long-term lot, located directly behind the short-term lot, charges a maximum of $8 per day or $48 per week. There is an overflow lot with a short, five-minute walk to the terminals, and it is available when the other two lots become full. All of the lots have a maximum 30-day stay before cars are considered to be abandoned.

Ground Transportation in Asheville

Low-cost buses from the downtown area to the airport are available via transit route 6, charging a fare of $1. Several cab companies can also get you to the airport on time. The average taxi charges a flat rate of $2.50 plus $2.50 for each mile. When you book your discount ticket through Orbitz.com, you might have saved enough to be able to hire a private car or limousine service for your airport transportation.

Restaurants in Asheville

The Asheville airport's terminal may be small, but it is comfortable and offers plenty of amenities for travelers waiting to take off. The Blue Ridge Tavern is available for a quick beverage or light nosh, and its concierge program takes customer service to the extreme. Order anything off the restaurant's menu at least 20 minutes before flight time, and it will deliver your food to you at the Tavern, while you are at the gate or even after you have boarded your plane. Enjoy your trip wherever your final destination is, and remember to use Orbitz.com the next time you need to find cheap flights from Asheville.

Traveling to Jackson

Air travel to the city of Jackson, MS and the surrounding area uses the Jackson-Evers International Airport. Jackson-Evers is located at 100 International Dr., 12 miles from the city center, in the small city of Pearl. All commercial flights to Jackson use this airport as their destination. A second, smaller airport is located in northwest Jackson. The smaller airport, Hawkins Field, preceded Jackson-Evers and has now been relegated to private use only. The international airport is named in honor of civil rights leader and Mississippi local, Medgar Evers. The airport provides direct flights to nine cities daily and is serviced by Delta, United, American Eagle, US Airways and Southeast Airlines. It's the only U.S. airport listed among the top ten best in the 2011 Airports Council International survey.

Transportation From Jackson-Evers International Airport

Those arriving at Jackson can find transportation into the city by taxi, city bus, or limousine, or, for larger groups, by chartering a bus. Taxi service is the quickest way into the downtown area, with fares beginning at about $18. City bus service averages about $1.50 per ticket, with prices varying according to the age of the traveler. Car rentals are also available from Avis, Budget, Hertz, and other companies, with rental counters located on Terminal Level 1 near the baggage claim area. Driving from the airport to the downtown area takes only around 15 minutes.

The Weather in Jackson

The weather in Jackson is hot and humid in the summers, with temperatures in Fahrenheit ranging between average lows in the mid-60s and highs in the lower 90s. Winters are mild, with averages running between 35 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Spring and fall tend to average in the 60s and 70s. Dress should be moderately seasonal, with heavy dress likely necessary only during November through February.

Things to Do in Jackson

There are plenty of things to do in Jackson. Annual festivals include CelticFest in September, Crossroads Film Festival in April, and the Mississippi State Fair in October. Multiple theaters and art galleries are available for visitor enjoyment, and a number of museums cover everything from state history to art. Cheap flights to Jackson are available daily, and reservations are possible online through Orbitz.com.