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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.

Flights to Albuquerque

Albuquerque International Sunport, located three miles from the city's center, provides services for more than six million passengers each year. It is the state's largest airport, and numerous cheap flights to Albuquerque can be found on a daily basis. The airport hosts a large number of airlines, including American Airlines, American Eagle, Delta Air Lines, United Express, US Airways and Southwest. Both flight reservations and ticket purchases are possible through Orbitz.com. A second airport, Double Eagle II Airport, provides general aviation services for the area.

Transportation from the Airport

City buses and taxis provide transportation from Albuquerque Sunspot into the city. ABQ Ride offers a low-cost bus service into the city for only $1 per passenger. Taxis can be found outside baggage claim areas; fares are metered, so the cost will vary based on your destination.

Weather in Albuquerque

Albuquerque is generally sunny throughout the year, with mild highs and lows during the summer and winter. Summer highs average in the low 90s, with winter lows dropping into the 20s or 30s. Because the nearby mountains overshadow the city, little rain or snow falls during the year so visitors will not need rain gear.

Things to Do in Albuquerque

There are many things for visitors to do in Albuquerque. The New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science and the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center are interesting cultural attractions. For those desiring a bit more excitement, the Rainbow Ryders provides hot air balloon rides with an incredible view of the region. Orbitz.com can help travelers find cheap flights to Albuquerque and popular attractions and activities to check out during their visits.