$102 Cheap flight deals from Silicon Valley (SJC) to Springfield (SGF)

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.

Flying Into Springfield-Branson National Airport

Served by American Airlines, Allegiant, Delta and United, it's easy for travelers to find bargain flights to Springfield using Orbitz.com. Located just five miles from Springfield's city center at 2300 N Airport Bvld. in Springfield, it's a quick drive to the art and culture the city is famous for.

Transportation to and From Springfield

Using Orbitz.com, you can arrange for affordable ground transportation before your trip. Land and head directly to one of the car rental hubs for Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Dollar, Hertz, National/Alamo or Thrifty. If you don't plan on driving, select Springfield hotels offer free shuttles to and from the airport, though this service is typically not available for Branson hotels. Cab, van and car services are also available for hire.

Weather in Springfield

The reviews at Orbitz.com can give you a good idea of how weather impacts certain attractions. Temperatures range from the 20s in January to the 90s in July and August. Overall, the temperatures are moderate with regular rain in spring and fall, and snow in winter.

Springfield Tourist Spots

Take a boat ride through Fantastic Caverns, stroll through the Mizumoto Japanese Gardens or feed the giraffes at Dickerson Park Zoo. Visit the 1984 Arcade or Discovery Center with the kids, head out for a day for adults at the Pythian Castle for ghostly tours and murder mystery shows or stop at Mother's Brewing Company to sample some of the area's local beer. Orbitz.com can help you find great prices on local attractions while you're buying tickets for flights to Springfield or after you get there.