As baseball season opens, it’s fielder’s, er, flier’s choice
It’s baseball time! In baseballs opening few weeks, lines are usually short and everyone is a contender. Here are the best fares to some of the games finest venues.
The airfares included are restricted round-trip airfares as researched on computer Thursday. Fares change daily, and availability is not assured.
Fares, which may involve a change of planes, are for airlines serving Los Angeles International (LAX), Orange County/John Wayne (SNA), Burbank/Bob Hope (BUR), L.A. Ontario (ONT) and Long Beach (LGB). Domestic fares include sales tax; international airfares do not. There may be additional surcharges on both.
Sources: Sabre reservation system, airlines and Web
Baltimore Orioles left fielder Tike Redman at spring training in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., earlier this month. (Photo: Jeff Roberson / Associated Press)
To go to Baltimore for a game, fly from . . .
LAX for $382 on AirTran, American, Continental, Delta, Northwest, Southwest, United.
Orange County/John Wayne Airport (SNA) for $344 on American, Delta, Northwest, Southwest, United, US Airways.
Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR) for $356 on American, Southwest, United, US Airways.
Long Beach (LGB) for $358 on Delta, US Airways.
L.A. Ontario (ONT) for $368 on American, Delta, Southwest, United, US Airways.
Fans at a Baltimore Orioles spring training baseball game earlier this month in Florida try to catch a foul ball during the second inning. (Photo: Jeff Roberson / Associated Press)
To go to Chicago for a game, fly from . . .
LAX for $240 on American, United, US Airways.
Orange County/John Wayne Airport (SNA) for $248 on American, United.
Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR) for $346 on American, United, US Airways.
Long Beach (LGB) for $258 on JetBlue, US Airways.
L.A. Ontario (ONT) for $234 on Continental, Delta, United, US Airways.
The Sears Tower dominates the skyline of the city along the Chicago River. (Photo: Robert E. Klein / Associated Press)
To go to Philadelphia for a game, fly from . . .
LAX for $452 on AirTran, Continental, Delta, Southwest, United, US Airways. .
Orange County/John Wayne Airport (SNA) for $436 on American, Continental, Delta, Northwest, United, US Airways.
Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR) for $428 on American, Southwest, United, US Airways.
Long Beach (LGB) for $546 on US Airways.
L.A. Ontario (ONT) for $386 on American, Delta, US Airways.
After the game, check out one of the most frequently visited grave sites at the Laurel Hill Cemetery -- one placed there for the production of “Rocky III.” (Photo: Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)
