$391 Cheap flight deals from Silicon Valley (SJC) to Mumbai (BOM)

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.

Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport

Orbitz.com makes booking flights to Mumbai a simple and easy process. The Orbitz.com website provides hundreds of flight combinations to help you find tickets at bargain prices. The Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is located at the Western Express Highway, approximately six miles from Mumbai. The airport is the busiest in India and serves more than 29 million people each year. A number of airlines serve the airport including Air India, Jet Airways, Air Asia, and Egypt Airways.

Transportation from the Airport

After you have selected your flight, you can use Orbitz.com to reserve a rental car. Cab fare from the airport to the center of Mumbai costs between $5.55 and $6.93, depending on the time of day you travel. Cab fare increases at night. Buses also transport passengers from the airport. You can either take the bus to Mumbai or to Vile Parle, the nearest subway station.

Climate in Mumbai

Mumbai has a tropical wet and dry climate. Temperatures range from 61 to 91 degrees Fahrenheit all year long. Monsoon season runs from June until September. The city also gets early monsoon rain in May, and showers from the northeast in October and November. If you want decent weather during your trip, use Orbitz.com to plan your vacation anytime from December until April.

Highlights and Attractions

Mahatma Gandhi once lived in the building that now houses the Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum, which displays exhibits depicting Gandhi's life. Another popular place in Mumbai is Marine Drive. The road borders the Arabian Sea and is the perfect place to watch the sunset. The Orbitz.com website does more than find flights to Mumbai; you can use the website's tools to plan your entire vacation.