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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.

Baltimore

Baltimore Airports

It can be hard to find cheap flights to Baltimore, as it is one of the most popular cities on the East Coast. Orbitz.com takes the work out of searching for these flights because you can simply enter your destination and see hundreds of discounted flights to the city. Most of those flights go through the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, which is 10 miles from the city limits and less than 30 minutes from downtown when traffic is good. Three lounges at the airport give you a place to relax and have a drink before getting on the plane. American Airlines, Delta Connection, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines are just a few of the companies offering flights to the airport. Martin State Airport is roughly 10 miles from the Baltimore business district, but this airport primarily offers charter and military flights.

Transportation From the Airport

When you look at hotels and flights on Orbitz.com, look for low-cost hotels that offer a shuttle service allowing you to ride a bus from the airport to your hotel without paying a dime. The Maryland Transit Authority offers bus rides from the airport to the downtown area, which can cost around $2 or more per journey.

Baltimore Weather

Baltimore experiences a wide range of weather conditions throughout the year. You can expect temperatures of 20 to 40 degrees during the winter, while the summer temperatures can reach the low 70s.

Top Charm City Attractions

Duff Goldman's famous cake shop Charm City Cakes, named after the nickname for the city, is a popular spot for tourists. Other attractions that travelers enjoy include the National Aquarium in Baltimore, M&T Bank Stadium, and the Baltimore Museum of Industry. M&T Bank Stadium has sales areas where you can buy Baltimore Ravens memorabilia. With the discounts you get on cheap flights to Baltimore through Orbitz.com, you will have more than enough left over to buy souvenirs.