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Cheap Flights to North Carolina
Visitors booking flights to North Carolina can rest assured they are well taken care of. After all, this is where flying first took off. In 1903, the Wright Brothers powered the first flight at Kill Devil Hill near Kitty Hawk. Today, visitors to Kitty Hawk can pay homage to the first man-powered flight at the Wright Memorial at Kitty Hawk.
North Carolina flights are packed full of visitors heading to the southern state for a stay on the beaches at the Outer Banks, an overnight camp trip in the Great Smoky Mountains, or some shopping in one of North Carolina’s major shopping districts. To date, North Carolina produces the largest amount of furniture in the US.
Tourism is vital to the North Carolina economy. The state sees more than $1 billion annually from visitors booking North Carolina flights and hotel accommodations. North Carolina tourists take part in everything from golfing, skiing, beach visits, fishing, hunting, and of course, some serious shopping. And who can blame them? With a state as diverse as North Carolina, it’s no wonder people come back for more.
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North Carolina climate
A coastline in the east and mountains in the west present a variety of weather conditions. The mountains average minus one degrees (Celsius) in January and 18 in August. The southern coast can be in the mid-teens in January, with summer temperatures cooled to the low 20s by ocean breezes. The Piedmont gets very hot and humid with temperatures in the 30s. August through October is the peak hurricane season.Spring is brilliant with blooms everywhere and autumn with the changing colours is also a great time to visit.
When is the best time to fly to North Carolina?
Peak Season:
Summer is the high season along the coast, and Charlotte is busy with festivals and sporting events. Most state and local fairs are held in August and September.
March to November is prime golf season. Approaches to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are packed in summer and autumn. Peak season in the mountains is October, and the monarch butterfly annual migration draws crowds around Wagon Road Gap. Autumn is also the best time for fishing at Cape Lookout.
Off Season:
Prices are lower in the Triangle when the schools in summer session.
Spring, autumn, and early winter are quiet along the coast with temperatures between ten and 15 degrees Celsius. January and February can be quite cold and many businesses are closed.
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Getting around North Carolina
With several North Carolina airports offering in-state flights, catching a cheap flight is a quick way to get around the state. There is train service to the major inland cities, and frequent bus service in the Piedmont (the central part of the state). Along the coast there are ferries that connect some of the coastal towns and auto ferries along the coastal sounds and rivers.
The shoreline and mountains in the west are best explored by car, especially the Blue Ridge Parkway through the mountains. The highways tend to be well maintained and some have rest areas with picnic and cooking facilities.
Charlotte’s Uptown area is walkable and has the free Gold Rush shuttle. The city also has trolley service, and the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) provides public transportation throughout the city. The downtown areas of the Triangle (Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill) are good to explore on foot, especially Chapel Hill. The towns also have convenient and inexpensive public transportation.
