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San Jose, CA, Airport Information

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 the Airport

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.

Transportation From the Airport

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.

Breakfast Before Departing

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.

El Paso International Airport Information

El Paso International Airport is located just six miles from downtown El Paso, at 6900 Commerce Avenue. Delta, United Airlines, United Express, US Airways, Southwest Airlines, American Eagle and American Airlines are just some of the carriers you will find at this airport. Search orbitz.com for affordable flights to El Paso.

Transportation from the Airport

Sun Metro buses number 50 and 33 offer public transportation to and from the airport. Shuttle service is available on a pre-arranged basis. Some of the shuttles operating at the airport include L & M Limo Service, El Paso Shuttle Service, American Shuttle, Alamo, Silver Stage Lines and Paisanos Transportation. Border, Sun City and United Independent Cab Company are some of the taxi companies licensed to operate at the El Paso airport. Most taxis will charge you $10 per carload to any part of the city.

El Paso's Weather Information

El Paso features a hot desert climate, and the month of June is the hottest, with an average temperature of 96°F. January is the coldest month, with average lows of 29°F. The city enjoys approximately 200 sunny days each year.

El Paso's Popular Attractions

If you love history, especially archeology, there is much for you to experience at the El Paso Museum of Archaeology. Other places offering great historical experiences include Hueco Tanks State Historic Site, Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Museum, National Border Patrol Museum and Magoffin Home State Historical Park. The best time to visit El Paso is between April and October. You can book your cheap flights to El Paso today using orbitz.com.