$74 Cheap flight deals from Silicon Valley (SJC) to Memphis (MEM)

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.

Memphis International Airport Information

When you use Orbitz.com to find cheap flights to Memphis International Airport, you'll have your choice of most major domestic and international air carriers. The airport, located at 2600 Rental Road, is just 12 miles southeast of downtown Memphis, and it provides easy access to the city via Route 240.

Ground Transportation in Memphis

Although public transportation is limited, you will still find several ground transportation options upon arrival in Memphis to take you to your final destination. Expect to pay a relatively low fare of roughly $30 to get from the airport to the downtown area and more for a private car service. Search for a hotel using Orbitz.com, and you will be able to make reservations at a hotel that offers a free shuttle service to and from the airport. Alternatively, you can simply rent a car for the duration of your stay.

Memphis Area Weather Information

Memphis enjoys mild winters, and average temperatures range from the 30s to the 50s. In the summer, temperatures range from the 70s to the low 90s. If you are traveling to the Memphis area around the holiday season, you should bring a raincoat, as December is the rainiest month of the year.

What to Do in Memphis

The Mississippi River borders Memphis on the west, and it is flanked by five miles of parks for outdoor enthusiasts. To see Memphis from the water, rent a canoe or take a riverboat cruise. Beale Street is the place for nightlife, authentic soul food and shopping for souvenirs. For authentic southern barbecue, the Rendezvous Restaurant is the place to go. Enjoy your stay in Memphis, and don't forget to use Orbitz.com to book cheap flights to Memphis for your next trip.