$384 Cheap flight deals from Silicon Valley (SJC) to Taipei (TPE)

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.

Airports in Taipei

Orbitz.com makes it simple to find cheap flights to Taipei. The website searches flight combinations to find you tickets with a low fare. Flights to Taipei arrive at one of two airports-the Taiwan International Airport, located 30 miles from Taipei on Hangzhan Road; or the Taipei Songshan Airport, located on North Dunhua Road, four miles from Taipei. International flights arrive at the Taiwan International Airport. Numerous airlines service these airports, including Air China, Uni Air and Japan Airlines.

Transportation from the Airport

After you've selected your flight, Orbitz.com can help you make transportation arrangements or rent a car. Authorized airport taxis transport passengers from both airports into Taipei. Cab fare runs on a meter; however, there is also a 15 percent surcharge, and you will be responsible for any highway tolls. There are also buses available to transport passengers. You can expect to pay between $3 to $5 for a bus ticket.

Climate in Taipei

Taipei has warm weather nearly all year long. However, the temperature can drop into the mid-50s during the winter months. In the summer, the temperatures range from the mid-70s to the low 90s. Spring days in Taipei are hit and miss, and typhoon season runs from June until October. If you want to make sure the weather is nice during your trip, use Orbitz.com to book your vacation in October or November.

Highlights and Attractions

The New Bei Tou Hot Spring is a great place to relax-just make sure you bring your swimming suit. Just outside of the hot spring is a museum that tells the hot spring's entire history. You can do more than find cheap flights to Taipei on Orbitz.com. The website has all of the information you need to plan your entire trip.