San Jose Mineta International Airport

SJC oversized vehicle parking options include surface lots from $19/day on-airport and off-airport lots starting at $7.79/day. Find the best fit for your truck, van, or SUV.

The SJC terminal map explained: Terminal A serves American, Delta, United & more; Terminal B serves Southwest & Alaska. Off-site parking from $7.79/day via Triply.

SJC TSA wait times average under 15 minutes off-peak but can hit 35 minutes during busy mornings. Learn when to go, how to use PreCheck, and how to budget your full parking-to-gate timeline.

Arrive 2 hours before domestic flights and 3 hours before international at SJC. Add 25-30 min if parking off-site. Full timeline, airline deadlines, and parking tips inside.

The SJC rideshare pickup location is the Ground Transportation Island outside baggage claim at both terminals. Uber and Lyft use Stop 1 (Terminal A); Waymo uses Stop 9 (Terminal A) and Stop 7 (Terminal B).

Hotel courtesy shuttles at SJC pick up at Stop 8 (Terminal A) and Stop 12 (Terminal B). Call your hotel after collecting bags. Wait is typically 10–20 minutes. Free for guests.

The VTA 60 Airport Flyer is free from SJC, connecting Terminal A and Terminal B to Milpitas BART and Winchester Station. Here's the full 2026 guide.

SJC 24-hour shuttle parking starts at $7.79/day at off-airport lots — saving over 58% vs. Economy Lot 1. Compare Joy Park Fly, Spring Park, and Holiday Inn San Jose Airport with free 24/7 shuttles.

SJC TSA checkpoints open at 4:00 AM (Terminal A) and 4:15 AM (Terminal B) daily. TSA PreCheck lanes run 4:00 AM–8:00 PM. Off-site SJC parking starts from $7.79/day with 24/7 shuttles.

This SJC airport terminal guide covers Terminal A and Terminal B airlines, security, parking, lounges, and ground transportation — everything you need before your flight.

Getting to and from SJC airport? This guide covers every option — VTA Route 60, BART, Caltrain, rideshare, taxis, rental cars, and off-site parking from $7.79/day.

SJC security opens at 4:00 a.m. (Terminal A) and 4:15 a.m. (Terminal B). All 24/7 shuttle lots — including three off-site options from $7.79/day — run through the night for early departures.