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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 Asheville

Need to go to Asheville in North Carolina? Let Orbitz.com search through its extensive database for the cheapest flights to Asheville. You may find a bargain on hotel and transportation packages as well, depending on the time of year and your budget. Travelers entering the city land at Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), located nine miles south of the city in Fletcher. The airport mainly handles Delta, United Airlines, and US Airways.Orbitz.com maintains comprehensive flight listings for these and other airlines so you can find the best tickets.

Transportation from AVL

You have several options for traveling to your destination from the airport. Taxi services are available at $2.50 per mile starting with $2.50 on the meter. If you prefer to take a bus, the Asheville Transit Route 6 charges $1.00 per person. Orbitz.com also provides links to local rental car services, and the airport's proximity to I-26 gives easy access to the rest of Asheville.

Weather in Asheville

Asheville summer temperatures hover in the low-to-mid-80s, but can drop to the 60s. Winter temperatures, meanwhile, can drop to the mid-20s. Monthly precipitation remains mostly constant, with October being the driest month. Snowfall can occur in winter, but it does not remain on the ground for long.

What to Do in Asheville

Asheville is located in western North Carolina, near the foothills of the Appalachians. If you like hiking, you have over twenty hiking trails to explore. For more city-bound tourists, Asheville has a strong affinity with the arts. The Asheville Art Museum houses a varied collection of American art from the 20th century. If you book your flights to Asheville through Orbitz.com, the site will provide you with a list of hotels near tourist destinations.