Die-hard football fans support their teams, even at away games. When your team faces off against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in Lubbock, will you be there? If so, you could end up paying more than you have to on travel expenses. Flights and hotel accommodations in Lubbock are higher on a Texas Tech home game weekend. And what if they're sold out on the day you need to travel?   Amarillo offers football fans an alternative that can save a bundle! It's easy to fly into Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport, check into one of many great hotels and drive down to Lubbock in plenty of time to watch your team play. More affordable accommodations - over 5,000 hotel rooms available at great prices Cheaper flights - You can save at least $200-300 per flight into Amarillo compared to Lubbock A quick drive to Lubbock - only 2 hours by car A great weekend getaway - of course, you're here for the football! But there are many other fun adventures you can pack into your weekend. Palo Duro Canyon State Park » American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum » Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum » Kwahadi Museum of the American Indian » Don Harrington Discovery Center » Amarillo Zoo » Amarillo Museum of Art » Historic Route 66 » Cadillac Ranch » Big Texan Steak Ranch » TRAVEL EXPENSE LUBBOCK AMARILLO SAVINGS FOR TWO Airfare (SMU game) $359 $239 $120 Airfare (Texas game) $820 $474 $346 Airfare (Oklahoma State game) $934 $468 $366 Airfare (Missouri game*) $906 $710 $196 Hotel (full service**) $518 $251 $267 Hotel (limited service**) $339 $174 $165 Car Rental (Enterprise) $74 $74 $0 SAVINGS FOR TWO - SMU GAME $387*** SAVINGS FOR TWO - TEXAS GAME $613*** SAVINGS FOR TWO - OKLAHOMA STATE GAME $633*** SAVINGS FOR TWO - MISSOURI GAME $463*** *Southwest Airlines round-trip flight from St. Louis. **Two-night accommodations for two people. ***Savings sample includes airfare for two and full service hotel accommodations. All above prices were researched on June 16, 2010. NOTE: Lubbock prices are likely to increase as game time approaches. Search airfares and compare Amarillo vs. Lubbock.

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