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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.

Traveling to Kona

Kona is the westernmost district on the Big Island of Hawaii and the shortened name for the city of Kailua-Kona. The Kona International Airport at Keahole located at 73-200 Kupipi St. services residents and visitors of the city looking for cheap flights to Kona. Airlines operating out of Kona include Air Canada, Delta Airlines, American Airlines and US Airways, among others. The airport is about seven miles from Kailua and still maintains an open-air design that takes full advantage of the beautiful Hawaii weather.

Transportation From the Kona International Airport

Travel to Kailua-Kona from the Kona International Airport is provided primarily by taxi or rental car, with shuttle services available to resorts in the area and limited bus services through the Hawaii County Mass Transit Agency for $1.00. Round-trip shuttle services are available for about $48, with trips taking approximately 15 minutes, and taxis are about $25 one way to the downtown area.

The Weather in Kona

The weather in Kona is tropical with warm temperatures lasting throughout the year. The average low in the coldest month of January only reaches 66 degrees Fahrenheit, with average highs in the warmest month of August only reaching 88 degrees. Rainfall is light and brief, so dress can be as lightweight as desired while in the region.

Things to Do in Kona

Kona is a tourist's paradise with beautiful beaches to relax in as you enjoy warm ocean breezes and beautiful sunsets. For those who want a more challenging time in Kona though, there's always the Ironman World Championship Triathlon in October. To race in the work championship, you'll first have to qualify through one of the many qualification races held around the world. Watching the race is free though, and it is often worth the price of one of the cheap flights to Kona available through Orbitz.com.