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Fresno Yosemite International Airport

Fresno Yosemite International Airport is the main airport that domestic and international travelers use to catch flights from the city of Fresno. This small airport served 1.2 million passengers in 2011 and has planes flying out each day from major airlines, including US Airways, American Airlines, American Eagle and Delta. When planning your next trip out of Fresno, book your air tickets on Orbitz.com.

Yosemite International Airport Parking

Yosemite International Airport offers long-term and short-term parking. Short-term parking rates are $1.00 for every 20 minutes that your vehicle is parked, until you reach the maximum short-term daily rate of $12. Long-term parking rates are a bit more reasonable. Parking your car at Yosemite International Airport for 24 hours costs $8.00.

Ground Transportation Options

Although Fresno has a public transportation system, there are no busses that go directly to Yosemite International Airport. However, Yosemite International does have shuttle services available that will pick travelers up from nearby hotels and the Yosemite National Park Amtrak station. There are also many taxi services in Fresno, and taking a taxi may be the quickest way for you to get to the airport if you don't have a car. If Fresno is your destination and you need ground transportation, you can find great deals on rental cars at Orbitz.com.

Yosemite International Airport Dining

Yosemite International doesn't have as many dining options as most major airports, but you can still get a bite to eat while you wait for your flight. Starbucks, Quiznos, Subway and Wendy's are on the airport grounds. Whenever you need to find low-cost flights from Fresno, go to Orbitz.com to make your travel arrangements.

Traveling to Oaxaca

Travelers booking flights to Oaxaca, Mexico will arrive at the Xoxocotlan International Airport, a small single terminal airport that handles about 600,000 passengers yearly. Airlines servicing Xoxocotlan include Aeromexico, United Express and VivaAerobus, among others. The airport's address is Carretera Oaxaca-Puerto Angel Km 7.5, Oaxaca, Edo. de Oaxaca. Cheap flights to Oaxaca are available throughout the year, with reservations ready for booking through Orbitz.com.

Transportation From the Xoxocotlan International Airport

Transport from the airport into the city can be obtained by renting a vehicle, hiring a taxi or taking one of the shared minivans available in front of the terminal. The trip into town takes approximately 15 minutes to reach the ring road surrounding the downtown area.

The Weather in Oaxaca

Oaxaca is located in the tropical temperature zones, but altitudes and accompanying weather vary widely. Average yearly temperatures are about 64 degrees Fahrenheit. A light jacket is recommended for most of the year, with the summer and early fall receiving enough rain to warrant keeping rain gear at the ready. At higher altitudes, the weather tends to cool down, with freezing temperatures occurring during the winter.

Things to Do in Oaxaca

Oaxaca is widely noted for its art, and it has a number of galleries available for viewing local artists. The Museo de Arte Contemporaneo displays the best of these works. Performance art, including performances of local folklore through music and dance, is also a large part of the culture in Oaxaca. There's also an annual film festival, Oaxaca Film Fest, held during November. It is considered one of the more important festivals in Mexico, and attendees catch flights to Oaxaca from around the world.