Cheap Flights To Independence

About Independence

Independence, Missouri is the county seat of Jackson County. The city is best known as an important location for the Latter Day Saint movement, as the official starting point for the Oregon Trail and as the home of President Harry S. Truman. Today the city still holds a strong historical significance for the United States.

When in Independence be sure to visit the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum. This site and Truman's home are two of the biggest attractions in the region. There are a number of restored mansions around the city that offer a fine representation of architecture from the 1800's. The 1859 Jail, Marshal's Home and Museum once held Frank James (brother of Jesse James) and are a fun and interesting tour.

The climate in the region is marked by four distinct seasons. The summers get warm with high temperatures reaching above 80F. Winters are very cold with low temperatures falling well into the teens. Summer months are the wettest of the year with an average of around 5 inches of rainfall each month.

There are a number of cheap flights to Independence through the Kansas City International Airport (MKC) in Kansas City, Missouri just a few miles from Independence. Cheap airline tickets for Los Angeles to (MKC) can start under $150 US. Flying in from New York will cost a bit more but cheap airline tickets can still be found for around $200 US.

You can find a wide range of accommodations in Independence and in the surrounding community. Cheap hotels in Independence can offer rates starting at $50 US. Staying near some of the main attractions will cost a little more but cheap hotel rooms are available with rates around $70 US.