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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.

Bob Hope Airport

Find a number of cheap flights to Burbank by searching Orbitz.com. Located on North Hollywood Way, the Bob Hope Airport is about three miles from downtown Burbank and within driving distance of a number of high-profile destinations. Alaska, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest, US Airways and United Express all provide service to and from Burbank. It is the only airport in the region to have a direct rail line to downtown Los Angeles.

Transportation From the Airport

Passengers can find a taxi or shuttle in the center pedestrian aisles in front of the airport. For visitors looking for a cab, City Cab, United Taxi and Yellow Cab all offer service to the surrounding areas in Burbank and Los Angeles County, and many local hotels offer shuttle service. In the event your hotel does not offer a shuttle, there are several companies that provide service from Bob Hope Airport. Premiere Airport Van, Prime Time Shuttle, Roadrunner Shuttle and Super Shuttle all offer their services to visitors. Metrolink offers a free shuttle to the downtown Burbank Metrolink Station for passengers leaving the airport.

Weather in Burbank

Burbank is known for its mild climate. From an average low in the winter of around 44º F to highs in summer averaging around 88º F, you can expect fairly nice weather year-round. Spring is probably the nicest time to visit, as temperatures average between 55º and 76º F.

Popular Attractions in Burbank

Burbank is the home of a number of film studios, including Walt Disney and Warner Bros. Several popular talk shows are filmed in the area, including the Jay Leno Show and the Ellen DeGeneres Show. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Visitors looking for the cheapest time of year to go to Burbank should check out winter ticket prices. For more information on cheap flights to Burbank, be sure to visit Orbitz.com.