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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.

Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport

Orbitz.com can help you find flights to Brownsville that fit your budget. The Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport is located at 700 Amelia Earhart Drive, four miles east of downtown Brownsville, Texas. Three airlines service the airport: AeroMexico, American Airlines and United Airlines.

Transportation from the Airport

You can take a taxicab from the airport into Brownsville. Nineteen cab companies service the airport area, including Balli Taxi Cab, Brownsville Cab, Checker Taxi and ABC Taxi Cabs. All cabs have metered rates, so the total cost of the trip depends on its length. If you're heading to South Padre Island, the airport has a shuttle service to take you to the ferry dock. It costs $1.50 to use the shuttle. If you want your own transportation, you can reserve a rental car on Orbitz.com. Five car-rental companies are located at the airport.

Climate in Brownsville

During the winter months, the temperatures in Brownsville range from the low 50s to the low 70s. The temperatures in the summer months range from the mid-70s to the mid-90s; however, the city has seen record highs of over 100°F. Rainfall is heaviest during the summer and early fall. If you want nice weather while you're in Brownsville, use Orbitz.com to schedule your trip in April or May.

Highlights and Attractions

If you're a history buff, you should visit the Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site. It's the site where the first battle of the Mexican-American War was fought in 1846. Some of the other attractions in Brownsville include the Sabal Palm Audubon Center and the Gladys Porter Zoo. When you use Orbitz.com to find flights to Brownsville, you don't need a travel planner. The website has everything you need to plan your entire trip.