Cheap Flights To Portsmouth

About Portsmouth

Portsmouth, Virginia is located on the Elizabeth River and is home to the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. It is a deep water port that has played a part in history from the time of its founding in 1752. Portsmouth offers a large range of historic, cultural and recreational attractions for the whole family.

Olde Towne Business and Historical District offers many architectural structures that date back through the city's foundations. The Emanuel AME Church is the second-oldest building in Portsmouth. The Children's Museum of Virginia is the perfect place for children of all ages to spend the day. It offers a planetarium, rock-climbing, giant bubble-making and much more. The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum gives visitors a chance to feel what it's like to drive a stock car.

The weather around Portsmouth is typical for the eastern coast of Virginia. The summers are warm but not too hot with high temperature around 80F. Winters are cold but low temperatures usually stay around freezing. The peak season for the region is summer when people flock to the beaches. Spring and fall can be a great time to enjoy the attractions without the crowds.

You can find plenty of cheap flights to Portsmouth through Norfolk International Airport (ORF). Cheap airline tickets from Los Angeles will start around $200 US. Flying in from New York will cost a little more but cheap airline tickets can still be found starting at $250 US.

There are a wide range of accommodations available in Portsmouth and in the surrounding communities. Cheap hotels in Portsmouth can offer rates starting around $60 US. Staying near the main attractions may cost a bit more but cheap hotel rooms can still be found for just over $100 US.