$154 Cheap flight deals from Silicon Valley (SJC) to Ixtapa - Zihuatanejo (LZC)

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.

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport

Orbitz.com finds you cheap flights to Ixtapa. The Ixtapa-Zihuatanjo International Airport is located at Carretera Nacional a Acapulco, approximately 12 miles from downtown Ixtapa. Six airlines service the airport-Aeromar, Aeromexico Connect, Alaska Airlines, Continental Airlines, Interjet and Magnicharter.

Transportation From the Airport

The airport has three authorized taxi and van service companies that take passengers from the airport to Ixtapa-Azsa, Etasa and Ttazsa. All companies accept cash, MasterCard or Visa, and they operate from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The airport also houses six rental car companies. If you need access to a vehicle during your stay in Ixtapa, you can use the Orbitz.com website to reserve a rental car. The website also has sales and discounted packages that allow you to purchase your flight and rental car together.

Climate in Ixtapa

The temperature in Ixtapa ranges from the mid-60s to the low 80s all year long. The city's peak tourist season runs from April to December. During this time, the temperature is moderate with little rain. The rainy season runs from June to October. If you use Orbitz.com to book your trip in May or November, you'll have decent weather and save money, because it isn't the peak travel time.

Highlights and Attractions

Most people travel to Ixtapa to relax on one of the city's pristine beaches, but that's not all the city offers. You can take a boat to Ixtapa Island, a man-made wildlife preservation, or ride a bike along a path at Playa Linda. Orbitz.com does more than find you cheap flights to Ixtapa; the website has all the tools you need to plan every detail of your trip.