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GETTING THERE 41 Northwest (& 800/225-2525; www. nwa.com), Southwest (& 800/4359792; www.southwest.com), United (& 800/241-6522; www.united.com), and US Airways (& 800/428-4322; www.usairways.com). The lowest round-trip fares to the West Coast from New York fluctuate between about $350 and $500; from Chicago, they range from $300 to $400. International travelers should also see Getting to the U.S. in chapter 3 for information on overseas flights into California. For details on air travel within California, see Getting Around, below.

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