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What You Should Know About Flights From Sioux Falls

The only airport operating flights from Sioux Falls is the Sioux Falls Regional Airport. Located off Aviation Avenue on Joe Foss Field, the airport is about five miles from the downtown area. The airport is a small hub with five carriers operating from its terminals: Delta, Frontier, Allegiant, American Airlines and American Eagle. The airport sits on a field that is named after a great Sioux Falls native, Joe Foss, who was an accomplished general in the U.S. Air Force, as well as a Senator and governor for the state of South Dakota. Tens of thousands of flights (39,000 in May 2012 alone) fly out of the airport each month. Book your flight from Sioux Falls with Orbitz.com.

Parking at the Airport

There are many parking spaces available in both the long-term and short-term parking areas. The short-term lot is located opposite the airport terminal. Expect to pay a dollar for each hour your car stays in the lot, up to $9 per day. There are no weekly rates for short-term parking. Long-term parking consists of two lots adjacent to the short-term lots. They have the same hourly rate up to a $7 limit per day. The long-term lot has a weekly rate of $35.

Getting to the Airport

If you don't want to handle parking, then a taxi or shuttle may help. People staying in Sioux Falls hotels can find free shuttle services. Otherwise, the only low-cost choice is the taxi. Expect to pay between $15 and $20 for a ride to the airport from the downtown area and from a five-mile radius around the airport. Take the cheap option and book a hotel with an airport shuttle on Orbitz.com.

Grabbing Breakfast Before the Flight

Whether your flight is a quick domestic hop or one with an international connection, you may need a bite to eat before boarding. The Sioux Falls Regional Airport offers a few options to ensure that you are fed. Touch N Go Café is a great place to grab coffee and a quick breakfast, while the Sioux Falls Regional Airport Restaurant offers everything from coffee to pizza. Book a low fare on Orbitz.com to save money on flights from Sioux Falls, and you'll have plenty left over for meals.

Seattle Airport Information

On your next trip to the Pacific Northwest, use Orbitz to find low-cost domestic and international flights to Seattle. The primary airport is the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, more commonly known as Sea-Tac, located roughly 15 miles south of downtown Seattle. The Boeing Field-King County International Airport is less than 10 miles south of the city, but flights into this airport are generally more limited and a bit more expensive.

Ground Transportation in Seattle

You will have several public transportation options once you land in Seattle, including Link Light Rail and King County Metro Transit. There are also public taxis, share-a-ride shuttles and private car services ready to bring you to your final destination. Expect to pay a fare of between $35 and $45 from Sea-Tac into downtown Seattle, and roughly half of that from the Boeing Field airport. Use Orbitz.com to plan your trip, and you will be able to either rent a car or choose a hotel that has free shuttle service to and from the airport.

Seattle Weather Information

Seattle has a mild climate, with winter temperatures usually ranging from the mid-30s to the mid-40s and summer temperatures that rarely go above the mid-70s. November and December usually have a fair amount of rainfall, but the rest of the year is fairly dry. Because cool nights occur year round, plan a wardrobe that you can layer to accommodate the fluctuating temperatures.

What to Do in Seattle

Visitors to Seattle have no shortage of things to see and do. Some of the most famous landmarks include the Space Needle, the site of the original Starbucks in Pike Place Market and Bill Gates' house on Lake Washington. There are also plenty of parks, museums, theaters, shops and restaurants in and around the city. Enjoy your stay, and the next time you need discount flights to Seattle, be sure to use Orbitz.com.