LAS - PIB Price
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$266 - $664
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PIB Temperature
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60.8 - 93.2 °F
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PIB Rainfall
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3.31 - 6.1 inches
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American Airlines services the Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport. These flights come in from every area of the country. From the West Coast, one of the shortest flights is from Portland, OR and lasts 6h 21m. From the East Coast, flights depart daily from Boston (7h 8m) and New York City’s JFK Airport (6h 52m). If flying out of the Midwest or Central USA, there are flights from Chicago’s O’Hare (5h 21m), and St. Louis Lambert International Airport (4h 43m).
Nonstop flights are possible to Hattiesburg from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. There are also several one-stop flights available with American Airlines. This includes flights from Virginia Beach, VA (8h 21m), Phoenix, AZ (5h 36m), and Los Angeles (6h 21m). All flights include a short stop and connection in Dallas, TX.
Airtranz Xpress, Camp Shelby, and Yellow Cab all offer taxi and shuttle services from the airport to downtown Hattiesburg. Renting a car is also very easy because Enterprise has offices out of Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport. Simply take Old Hwy 49 North into downtown from the airport. The distance is 5.6 miles (or about a 6m drive).
There are a variety of things to do and attractions to see while visiting Hattiesburg. If traveling with children, a visit to the Hattiesburg Zoo and Grand Paradise Water Park is a must. Tourists can also experience culture and education by touring the Mississippi Armed Forces Museum, the African American Military History Museum, and the Mississippi Blues Trail. Other attractions such as Art in Parks, DeSoto National Forest, and the All-American Rose Garden provide an opportunity to sightsee while spending a little time outdoors. Sports like golfing, hiking, and bicycling are also popular things to do while on vacation in Hattiesburg. Some places to enjoy these activities include Jaycee Park, Okatoma Golf Club, and Paul B. Johnson State Park. After hours, stop by the Keg & Barrel or Front Street Bar for a drink. Brewsky’s and Benny’s Boom Boom Room are also hot after-hours spots with regularly scheduled bands and other live performances.
If flying from a city in the United States to Hattiesburg, MS, a passport or visa is not necessary. However, TSA (the Transportation Security Administration) will require all airline travelers to show valid picture identification at the checkpoint. Some examples of valid id is a state-issued driver’s license, military identification, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Employment Authorization Card, a border crossing card, or passport. The airline crew will also want to see this identification prior to boarding. Children under the age of 18 will not need identification if they are traveling with an adult.