San Jose to West Yellowstone 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.

Yellowstone Airport Information

West Yellowstone is a small town that sits near Yellowstone National Park. Yellowstone Airport is only one mile from downtown, and it only opens every year from June until September. SkyWest Airlines operates Delta Connection flights to West Yellowstone from Salt Lake City. If you need a flight directly to the airport, or you need a connecting flight that gets you there, visit Orbitz.com. Orbitz can help you find discount prices on domestic or international flights.

Ground Transportation Options

Transportation from the airport comes in the form of car, van, or taxi. Taxi service is available through Yellowstone Taxi, while Yellowstone Road Runner provides van service. Yellowstone Road Runner maintains a shuttle service, which takes travelers from the airport to cities and destinations in the region. You can also rent a car from the airport through Avis, Budget, or Big Sky.

Mild throughout the Year

In the summer, West Yellowstone can see average maximum temperatures as high 80 degrees. The temperature drops quite a bit at night, which can lead to temperatures near freezing much of the year. The winters can bring more than 30 inches of snow and temperatures well below freezing.

Fun Outdoor Attractions

West Yellowstone is best known for its outdoor attractions like Biscuit Basin and Yellowstone River. Earthquake Lake and Two Tone are outdoor attractions that provide fun for the whole family. If you check with Orbitz.com, you get a discount ticket to one of your favorite tourist attractions. Orbitz also provides steep discounts on flights to West Yellowstone, letting you take an affordable vacation.