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Prices starting at $177 for return flights and $117 for one-way flights to Sacramento were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Origin Airport IATA Code | SJC |
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Destination Airport IATA Code | SAC |
Distance | 86 mi |
Direct Flight Airlines | Air Canada, Avianca, ANA, Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand, United Airlines |
Earliest Flight Arrival | 4:37PM UTC |
Latest Flight Arrival | 9:41PM UTC |
San Jose, CA, is home to nearly one million people, a large city population that's serviced by its own international airport, providing regular flights from San Jose to international and domestic destinations. The Norman Y. Mineta Memorial San Jose International Airport is only two miles from the downtown area at the intersections of U.S. Route 101, Interstate 880 and State Route 87. The primary airlines operating from the airport are Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Reservations for you airline ticket on these or other airlines serving the airport can be made through Orbitz.com.
Parking at Mineta San Jose International Airport is available at three hourly and three daily lots, one of which offers economy service. The hourly lots are interspersed around the terminal area for easy access, costing $2 for 30 minutes and $30 per day flat rates. The daily lots offer parking deals with discounted parking fees of $22 a day for the regular daily lots and $15 for the economy lot, which is further away from the terminals. Disabled parking is available in front of both terminals for a $2 rate for 30 minutes and $15 for a daily charge.
Several methods of travel are available for passengers to make their way from anywhere in the city to the airport. Several hotels in the area offer courtesy shuttle transportation for patrons. Public bus transportation is available from the Valley Transportation Authority, and metered taxi service is also available from anywhere in the area, with the downtown-to-airport fare costing approximately $15 to $18.
A quick meal can be eaten at the airport before departure in one of the many restaurants available in the concourse. Only ticketed passengers are allowed in the area containing the restaurants. Coffee and pastries are served at the Euro Café near the baggage claim area, while Starbucks can provide sandwiches as well, to get you quickly to the available flights from San Jose. If you have a bit more time to stop off on the way to the airport, try a sit-down breakfast at Café San Jose on Meridian Ave. or at Bill's Cafe on Willow St.
The city of Sacramento offers activities and excursions for both business and leisure travelers. Orbitz.com can help you find cheap flights to Sacramento; flights arrive at the Sacramento International Airport, located at 6900 Airport Boulevard, which is approximately 10 miles from the city's downtown area. The airport provides air service to Hawaii, Mexico and the continental United States. Major airlines include Alaska, Southwest and Horizon Air.
Taxi service from the airport to the city's downtown region costs approximately $27 each way. Travelers can also take an hourly city bus, known as the Yolobus, between the hours of 5:30 a.m. and 10:20 p.m. on weekdays and 8:30 a.m. until 10:20 p.m. on weekends. The cost of the Yolobus is $2, and only the 42A bus travels into the city.
Weather in Sacramento ranges from lows of approximately 32 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter to summer highs around 100 degrees. The climate is very dry, and many visitors turn to swimming and similar activities as a way to refresh themselves and cool off during the hot summer months. Rain falls primarily in the late fall to early spring, with late spring and summer providing excellent opportunities for fun in the sun. Shorts and light clothing are recommended for most of the year, along with a light jacket or sweater in the winter. Orbitz.com can assist you with low-cost vacations to Sacramento at any time of year.
Many local points of interest have regular sales throughout the year. Popular attractions in the city include Sutter's Fort and the State Indian Museum. Tourists typically flock to the city's farmer's market and parades during the spring and summer months, with travel for historical or educational reasons being common in the fall and winter months. Let Orbitz.com help you find cheap flights to Sacramento, as well as accommodations and attractions to suit the needs of your group or family.
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