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San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)

San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)

International Airport
North San Jose, San Jose
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    Zaira B.
    "Great service!!! Great airline for international flights :)"(41 Tips)
    Julia S.
    "workstation area near Gate 18 in Terminal B. Bright"(40 Tips)
    Karl C.
    "Grab a burrito at Tres Gringos and enjoy the free wifi"(41 Tips)
    Milad C.
    "Uber/Lyft pickup point is just outside baggage reclaim area."(4 Tips)
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  • Adam L.
    Adam LasnikNovember 25, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Got Global Entry? There are no kiosks, but if you have your card with you, you can go through the crew line when going through immigration.
  • Cristina M.
    Cristina MunozAugust 12, 2014
    Great airport! They even have an "office/workstation" suite near terminal 18
  • Mark C.heart icon on user image
    Mark CarrollMay 3, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Best place to park for daily is terminal A parking - no security lines and short walk to terminal B
  • Kyle B.heart icon on user image
    Kyle BruntzNovember 8, 2013
    Seats at the terminal are hooked up to power! Sit down. Plug in.
  • Green H.heart icon on user image
    Green HippieOctober 24, 2016
    Terminal B is the only terminal which has mothers rooms for nursing and pumping mothers.
  • Jason H.heart icon on user image
    Jason HsinFebruary 27, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Nice modern and clean with intriguing art installations.
  • Arjan T.heart icon on user image
    Arjan TimmermansAugust 20, 2014
    Been here 50+ times
    Fly mid-morning and you'll breeze through TSA security with ease and no lines.
  • Richard L.
    Richard LotzOctober 27, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    There's no skyteam lounge and otherwise mediocre amenities at SJC. There's no reason to arrive early if you have TSA Pre and can clear security quickly.
  • Andres G.
    Andres GarciaSeptember 12, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    One of the beat airports I've been to, love the A-list check in AND also at the security, I think only southwest has that.
  • Tanzeel u.
    Tanzeel urRehmanMarch 27, 2013
    The airport opens up at 4:00 AM since San Jose has a "noise curfew", so don't come before that if you have an early flight.
  • Jessamyn W.
    Jessamyn WeldAugust 15, 2014
    No "uncaged animals," so if you brought your dog to greet someone you're picking up, you couldn't bring them in the airport. Had I known this, wouldn't have brought my dog!
  • adam m.
    adam mcqueenMarch 16, 2013
    Very nice airport!! The Sharks Tank Bar was a great place for a beer before boarding my flight!!
  • Adam L.
    Adam LasnikNovember 18, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    SJC wireless now doesn't require registration. Just connect and surf. Nice! Wish more airlines offered this.
  • Sean Chunky N.heart icon on user image
    Sean Chunky NguyenJune 14, 2021
    Been here 50+ times
    Great food selection and fast service through the TSA.
  • Nora C.heart icon on user image
    Nora ChangAugust 23, 2016
    Been here 50+ times
    I find it just as fast to walk from terminal A to Terminal B for rental car facility.
  • Mingfei Y.heart icon on user image
    Mingfei YanSeptember 23, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Good airport - small, fast and coffee shop inside.
  • Alex B.
    Alex BalcanquallOctober 13, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Apparently if you buy a ticket you can board something called a plane and go to interesting places - try it, you will be amazed.
  • Carl C.
    Carl ChengFebruary 28, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    SJC has a TSA precheck line! They just give you a scrap of paper to get into that line to the right of the main security line.
  • Tim S.
    Tim SkellengerFebruary 19, 2014
    All food closed by 10:30 if not 10. Terminal B is nicer and you can stay in the airport over night now for lay overs
  • Rex K.
    Rex KanJune 23, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Don't wait in front of the terminal like all the other idiots. If you walk to the end, they've left you a nice open area for people to pick you up
  • DadiP
    DadiPJanuary 16, 2020
    Easy to navigate through unlike the Mess SFO is. Also chic filla
  • Rei Alexandra A.heart icon on user image
    Rei Alexandra AoyamaMarch 3, 2017
    Been here 50+ times
    1 Hour Express parking for picking up people is the best idea ever!!!!
  • Katelyn R.
    Katelyn RiveraJune 2, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    The cut off time to check a bag is 40 mins-domestic, 60-international. To check in period is a 30 minute cut off to departure. And yes...there's a charge for a bag.
  • Falcon Darkstarheart icon on user image
    Falcon DarkstarSeptember 9, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Terminals A and B are connected by a bridge. There is a lounge near that bridge.
  • Content Magazine
    Content MagazineDecember 18, 2011
    Enjoy the Natural Light. There are so many windows that during the day, you literally forget that there is overhead lighting.
  • Carmine Gallo
    Carmine GalloMarch 13, 2011
    If you're traveling to give a presentation, stop fiddling with slides and start rehearsing. More tips in the bestseller-The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs.
  • Ingdan L.
    Ingdan LiSeptember 13, 2012
    Stop by Santa Cruz Winebar if you have some time. Good local wines from Santa Cruz Mountains nearby.
  • Carmenheart icon on user image
    CarmenJune 28, 2018
    The shuttle to rental car agencies leaves from terminal B if you can figure out which that is
  • Ted G.
    Ted GoochDecember 15, 2016
    Been here 100+ times
    Other than Thanksgiving travel this airport is super easy getting in and out if A+
  • Louie 李景雲 L.
    Louie 李景雲 LeeSeptember 17, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    When boarding, hang on to the boarding pass for the connecting flight when you give the boarding pass for your first flight to the gate agent!!! LOL
  • Ronald L.
    Ronald LuceroJanuary 12, 2015
    Free and strong WiFi signal
  • Anthony P.
    Anthony PhanMarch 25, 2022
    Been here 100+ times
    Security line procedures have changed as of 03/25/22. Plan a little extra time to get through.
  • Niklas W.heart icon on user image
    Niklas WeinsOctober 14, 2014
    Good free wifi, a clean and interesting airport :)
  • Julie H.heart icon on user image
    Julie HuangMarch 15, 2017
    International arrival is at a tiny door in Terminal A, easy to miss!
  • Erin L.
    Erin LeeMarch 31, 2013
    Terminal B gate 27 window seats have outlets and USB ports
  • Blake G.heart icon on user image
    Blake GuerreroAugust 31, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    When using the kiosk for checking in or reprinting your boarding pass, just insert a credit card or your DL instead of inputting your confirmation number. Saves time.
  • Tim D.heart icon on user image
    Tim DengSeptember 27, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    Great little airport! Security is usually pretty fast here.
  • kumi m.
    kumi monsterJuly 1, 2010
    Been here 50+ times
    Traveling with Southwest? Check out the e-cloud: 1000s of switchable glass squares suspended from the ceiling that change from opaque to transparent w/the transmission of real-time weather data!
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  • Alex R.heart icon on user image
    Alex RavenelJuly 7, 2013
    Seats at the Alaska Air gates have power built into every seat. Love it.
  • Eric R.heart icon on user image
    Eric RainsAugust 20, 2014
    Been here 50+ times
    Economy lot 1 seems to always be full now. Have to park all the way down at lots 4 or 6 at Terminal B. A total pain in the ass.
  • Alison K.
    Alison KJune 25, 2019
    Been here 25+ times
    It’s official: there is nothing noteworthy about this airport. Zero. It is as utilitarian as it gets for an airport that serves 40,000 people a day.
  • Dean H.
    Dean HataApril 7, 2013
    Plan for possible long taxi line. Every now and then they have a delay in letting cabs in and there's a long line
  • Mike B.heart icon on user image
    Mike BobadillaDecember 20, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    Express parking outside Terminal B baggage claim is convenient for pick up. Pay for parking at the pay station for easier exit.
  • Mike F.
    Mike FinnJune 7, 2013
    There are electrical power outlets at all the seats at the gates in the Southwest Terminal. No more Drop kicking the nice old lady trying to steal the last outlet to get your charge on.
  • Samuel B.
    Samuel BowlesAugust 30, 2014
    The car rental drop-off is a good distance from the terminal and requires a bus shuttle.
  • Douglas G.
    Douglas GrayJanuary 20, 2017
    One of the quietest airports I've been to. No TVs blasting CNN or sports.
  • Albert C.
    Albert CJuly 3, 2012
    Remember some arm rests have USB and outlets for charging electronics. Best of all its free!
  • Alicia H.
    Alicia HansenFebruary 2, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Did you arrange a shuttle ahead of time? Head for #10 (pre-arranged vehicle) NOT #2 (door to door shuttle).
  • Kevin L.
    Kevin LoweOctober 24, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Check out all the awesome seats in terminal B that have both USB & power outlets built right in!
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