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What You Should Know About Flights From Sioux Falls

The only airport operating flights from Sioux Falls is the Sioux Falls Regional Airport. Located off Aviation Avenue on Joe Foss Field, the airport is about five miles from the downtown area. The airport is a small hub with five carriers operating from its terminals: Delta, Frontier, Allegiant, American Airlines and American Eagle. The airport sits on a field that is named after a great Sioux Falls native, Joe Foss, who was an accomplished general in the U.S. Air Force, as well as a Senator and governor for the state of South Dakota. Tens of thousands of flights (39,000 in May 2012 alone) fly out of the airport each month. Book your flight from Sioux Falls with Orbitz.com.

Parking at the Airport

There are many parking spaces available in both the long-term and short-term parking areas. The short-term lot is located opposite the airport terminal. Expect to pay a dollar for each hour your car stays in the lot, up to $9 per day. There are no weekly rates for short-term parking. Long-term parking consists of two lots adjacent to the short-term lots. They have the same hourly rate up to a $7 limit per day. The long-term lot has a weekly rate of $35.

Getting to the Airport

If you don't want to handle parking, then a taxi or shuttle may help. People staying in Sioux Falls hotels can find free shuttle services. Otherwise, the only low-cost choice is the taxi. Expect to pay between $15 and $20 for a ride to the airport from the downtown area and from a five-mile radius around the airport. Take the cheap option and book a hotel with an airport shuttle on Orbitz.com.

Grabbing Breakfast Before the Flight

Whether your flight is a quick domestic hop or one with an international connection, you may need a bite to eat before boarding. The Sioux Falls Regional Airport offers a few options to ensure that you are fed. Touch N Go Café is a great place to grab coffee and a quick breakfast, while the Sioux Falls Regional Airport Restaurant offers everything from coffee to pizza. Book a low fare on Orbitz.com to save money on flights from Sioux Falls, and you'll have plenty left over for meals.

San Jose Airport Information

When you use Orbitz.com to purchase your air ticket, you will have a variety of cheap flights to San Jose to choose from. There are nine air passenger carriers that service the Mineta San José International Airport. American Airlines, Delta, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue, United, US Airways and Volaris use Terminal A, while Southwest and Alaska Airlines use Terminal B. The airport offers easy access to the city, as it is less than five miles northwest of downtown San Jose.

Ground Transportation in San Jose

If you hop on the VTA Airport Flyer, you will be able to access the Amtrak, the Metro Light Rail and Caltrain railways, Greyhound buses and the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART). The Monterey Airbus and Santa Cruz Airport Flyer also make scheduled stops at the airport. There are several cab companies that service the airport, with fares between $15 and $20 for transportation into downtown San Jose. Book your flight with Orbitz.com, and you can also find deals on hotels that offer free airport shuttle service, or you can simply rent a car so that you can get around during your stay.

San Jose Weather Information

San Jose gets very little rainfall, and the year-round temperatures are rather moderate. You can expect the winter months to be in the low 40s to high 50s, and the summer months rarely venture higher than the low 80s. Nights can be cool in San Jose, so make sure you pack a light jacket or layer your clothes to accommodate the change in temperature.

What to Do in San Jose

If you're traveling with children, be sure to visit the Raging Waters water park, the Happy Hollow Park and Zoo and the Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose. Adults might prefer to visit one of the many museums, art galleries and theaters in San Jose. Whatever you decide to do while you're there, don't forget to come back to Orbitz.com to book cheap flights to San Jose for your next trip.