San Jose to Savannah 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.

Savannah Hilton Head International Airport

The Savannah Hilton Head International Airport is located at 400 Airways Avenue, approximately 11 miles from downtown Savannah. Four airlines have flights to Savannah: American Eagle, Delta, United Airlines and US Airways. If you're traveling to the Savannah area, there's no need to hire a travel planner. The Orbitz.com website searches the available flights to find one that fits your budget.

Transportation From the Airport

The Chatham Area Transit (CAT) system operates buses that run from the airport to downtown Savannah. Taxicab services are also available at the airport. Cab fare runs on a meter. The cost is $2 for the first 1/6 of a mile and $.32 for every 1/6 of a mile after that. You can reserve a taxicab; however, it costs $21 per hour for the cab to wait for you. If you want access to your own vehicle while you're in Savannah, you can use the Orbitz.com website to reserve a rental car. Seven rental car companies have facilities at the airport, making it easy for you to obtain a car as soon as your plane arrives.

Weather in Savannah

Savannah has a humid subtropical climate. During the winter months, the temperature ranges from 40º to 60º F. During the summer months, temperatures typically stay in the low to mid-90s. If you use Orbitz.com to book your trip in January or February, you'll avoid the peak travel season and save money.

Highlights and Attractions

Some of Savannah's popular attractions include the Bonaventure Cemetery, Skidaway Island State Park and Old Fort Jackson. In addition to booking flights to Savannah, you can use the Orbitz.com website to purchase tickets to local attractions.