Cheap Flights from Silicon Valley to Charlotte

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.

Vacation in Charlotte, NC

For those trying to find cheap flights to Charlotte, look no further than Orbitz.com, which compares fares of all major airlines offering service to the city. Orbitz.com gives several options to travelers on a budget, so they can choose the best option available to them.

Airports in Charlotte

The Charlotte Douglas Airport provides air service to the Charlotte area and is the sixth busiest airport in the United States. Airlines that provide service to the airport include Air Tran, Air Canada, American, Delta, Jet Blue, Insel Air, Lufthansa, US Airways and United.

Ground Transportation From the Airport

Ground transportation from the airport to your destination is provided by taxi, car rental companies, shuttle service, and hotel courtesy vehicles. You can find and make arrangements for transportation services on Orbitz.com when you're searching for airfare. Taxis charge a flat rate fee of $25 for transportation from the airport to downtown, which is an approximately 15-minute drive.

What to Expect From the Weather

The average weather in Charlotte ranges from around 88 degrees in the summer to the lower 50s during winter months. Average rainfall is near four inches per month, with August typically receiving the most rainfall.

Things to Do in Charlotte

Charlotte has many activities for families and individuals. With attractions ranging from the Carowinds theme park to the NASCAR Hall of Fame and the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, Charlotte will keep you entertained for days. Tickets to attractions can often be purchased on Orbitz.com while you are searching for cheap flights to Charlotte. For those on a budget, Orbitz.com provides the best deals Charlotte has to offer.

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