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Airports in Minneapolis

The city of Minneapolis is served by the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport. The airport is situated to the southeast of the city. Several domestic airlines and three international airlines serve the airport. Travelers looking for cheap flights from Minneapolis can search for flights from several airlines at once on Orbitz.com, including Air Canada, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and US Airways. Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is a joint military-civilian airport. The airport is situated approximately 10 miles from both downtown Saint Paul and downtown Minneapolis.

Parking at Minneapolis Airport

Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport offers a variety of parking options. Covered parking is available for visits lasting more than nine hours at a rate of $8 for the first hour and a daily maximum charge of $22. Value parking is also available at a rate of $8 for the first hour and a daily maximum charge of $16. For visits less than nine hours, short-term parking is available at a rate of $5 for the first hour and up to a maximum of $36 a day.

Transportation at the Minneapolis Airport

Travelers departing from the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport can take advantage of a range of transportation services, including car rental companies, van and shuttle services, and taxi services. Public transportation is also available through the Metro Transit. The public bus service serves the Twin Cities metro area. Taxi service is available to and from the airport. Fares average between $38 and $49 for trips to and from downtown Minneapolis. Fares from downtown St. Paul range between $30 and $37.

Restaurants at the Minneapolis Airport

Several dining options are available at the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, making it easy for travelers to enjoy breakfast and a cup of coffee or a quick snack prior to boarding their flight. Restaurant options include A&W, Burger King, Caribou Coffee, Dunn Bros Coffee, Einstein Bros. Bagels, French Meadow Bakery Cafe, La Brea Bakery Café and Starbucks Coffee. By searching for multiple airlines at once on Orbitz.com, it is easy to find cheap flights from Minneapolis.

San Jose Airport Information

Get low-budget tickets for flights to San Jose with the help of Orbitz.com. San Jose International Airport serves San Jose City and is located two miles northwest of the downtown area. The airport is in proximity to the intersections of State Route 87, US Route 102 and Interstate 880; the major carriers at its two terminals are Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air, American Eagle, Delta, JetBlue, United Express and US Airways.

Transportation From San Jose Airport

A free shuttle service is provided by the Route 10 Airport Flyer bus. You can also arrange for transportation from the airport by taxi, rental car or limousine through Orbitz.com. Parking will cost $15 at Economy Lot 1. Hourly lots 2, 3 and 5 each cost $2 per half hour, with a daily maximum of $30. For a more flexible budget, daily lots 4 and 6 will suffice, charging $22 a day.

San Jose Weather Information

January is quite cool, with an average temperature of 42º F. July is the hottest month, with an average temperature of 82º F. The city experiences an average of 257 sunny days per year.

San Jose's Major Attractions

For interactive adventures for children, visit Children's Discovery Museum, which is just under a mile from the city center. Other popular sites include St. Joseph Cathedral, the Happy Hollow Park and Zoo, the Municipal Rose Garden, Los Gatos Creek Trail, the Tech Museum, Alum Rock Park and the San Jose Museum of Art. Spring and fall are the best times to visit, as the weather is pleasant and resorts offer reasonable rates. You can easily find affordable flights to San Jose with the help of Orbitz.com.