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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 to Grand Rapids, MI

With the comparison search features at Orbitz.com, travelers can find the best prices on flights to Grand Rapids. The Gerald R. Ford International Airport is serviced by AirTran, Delta, Allegiant, Frontier, Air Canada, American Eagle and United airlines, and is named for one of the city's most famous citizens, the 38th President. The airport is located at 5500 44th Street SE, just 25 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids.

Transportation From Gerald R. Ford International Airport

Using an online travel planner like Orbitz.com can also help you find budget car rentals. The following five companies have stations at the Grand Rapids' airport: Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz and National/Alamo. Taxis are available at a cost of approximately $32 for a trip downtown. The public bus system costs $1.50 per ride with one transfer included, though many airlines and hotels offer free shuttle service to and from the airport.

Spending the Four Seasons in Grand Rapids

The weather in Grand Rapids changes significantly throughout the year. Reviews at Orbitz.com can help travelers decide which sites to see during the dates of their trips. From December to February and even in March, it isn't unusual for snow to fall or for temps to dip below freezing. June through September, the weather is generally more accommodating and stays between the low 70s and the 90s. Both spring and fall experience a wider range of temperatures―from the 30s to the 70s―and moderate amounts of precipitation.

Things to Do in Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids is a city rich in culture. The Van Andel Museum Center is one of the oldest history museums in the United States. Nearby, the Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park is filled with award-winning botanical exhibitions and works from an impressive line of artists, including Edgar Degas, Auguste Rodin. A large number of musical and live-stage performers also make their way through the city each year. Visitors can get the best prices on flights to Grand Rapids and local attractions by using the search features at Orbitz.com.