San Jose to Pensacola Flights

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.

Pensacola Airport Information

Find cheap flights to Pensacola International Airport using Orbitz.com. The airport is located at 2430 Pensacola Boulevard, less than five miles from the downtown Pensacola area, and it receives flights from most major domestic and international airlines.

Ground Transportation in Pensacola

Public transportation in the Pensacola area is limited, so most visitors take a share-a-ride shuttle or taxi to get to their final destination. The city sets the taxi rates, so you can expect to pay roughly the same no matter which cab company you choose. Minimum fares are $11.00, or $2 for the first 1/9th of a mile and 25 cents for each additional 1/9th mile. Using Orbitz.com, you can book a hotel that offers free shuttle services to and from the airport or simply rent a car for the duration of your stay.

Pensacola Weather Information

Pensacola is situated in Florida's panhandle on the Gulf of Mexico coast. Winter temperatures range from the 40s to the 60s, and summers are usually somewhere between 70 and 90 degrees. Pack lightweight summer outfits during the warmer months and clothes that you can layer to accommodate milder weather during the spring, fall and winter.

What to Do in Pensacola

Sporting 52 miles of white-sandy beaches, expect many of Pensacola's activities to take place on or near the water. Urban adventurers can venture into the downtown area to take advantage of the city's many museums, historical landmarks, shopping venues and restaurants. For the best nightlife in town, head over to the Seville Quarter on East Government Street where you can enjoy live music, dining and dancing. Enjoy your trip to Pensacola, and don't forget to use Orbitz.com whenever you need to book an air ticket on one of the many cheap flights to Pensacola.