Cheap Flights from Silicon Valley to Palm Springs

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.

Palm Springs Airport Information

The Palm Springs International Airport, located at 3300 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, is one of the most stress-free airports you may ever fly into. It is a relatively small airport, so chances are that you and your fellow passengers will have the entire airport to yourselves while you are there. Use Orbitz.com to book a cheap flight to Palm Springs on one of the 11 airlines that fly in and out of the airport.

Ground Transportation in Palm Springs

Palm Springs offers little in the way of public transportation, so most visitors use a taxi, limousine service or rental car. The airport is less than three miles from downtown, but most visitors head to one of the area resorts, which can be as far as 20 minutes away. Many Palm Springs resorts offer free shuttle service to and from the airport. You can check the resort's transportation options and other deals when you make your reservation and purchase your air ticket through Orbitz.com.

Palm Springs Weather Information

Palm Springs has typical desert weather, with winter temperatures in the 50s and 60s and summer temperatures that can soar past 100 degrees Fahrenheit. If you're visiting in the spring or summer, wear light-colored clothing with a high cotton or linen content, and schedule golf outings for early morning or late afternoon.

Destination Highlights in Palm Springs

Palm Springs is a popular destination year-round, and most visitors do little more than swim, golf and relax. If you get into town, take a stroll down Palm Canyon Drive, where you can window shop in the little boutiques or have a light nosh at a café. Enjoy your trip, and remember to use Orbitz.com the next time you are looking for cheap flights to Palm Springs.

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