SJC Welcomes Memorial Day Holiday Weekend

California’s top airport for on-time departures expects bustling parking lots and terminals

San José, Calif. – San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) is preparing for a busy Memorial Day holiday weekend. As the traditional start to the summer travel season, SJC expects to welcome over 300,000 travelers to the Airport during the nine days beginning on May 22.

Memorial Day travelers at SJC can expect the usual ease and simplicity of flying through the Bay Area’s most convenient and dependable airport and are advised to:

Remember REAL ID
As of May 7, TSA no longer accepts state-issued identifications that are not REAL ID compliant at TSA security checkpoints. All airline passengers 18 years and older, including TSA PreCheck® members, must present REAL ID-compliant identification or another acceptable ID at TSA security checkpoints.

Plan Ahead for Parking and Upgrade the Experience with Future Wash 
Travelers can reserve and pay for parking online, as well as book a waterless car wash in the Airport's Hourly, Daily and Economy parking lots. Given the high demand during peak periods, parking reservations are strongly recommended. For parking inquiries, SJC's parking services team is available at (408) 441-5570.

Check-In
To streamline the check-in process during peak travel times, online check-in is recommended up to 24 hours before departure. Most airlines allow customers to pay for checked baggage in advance online, which speeds up the process at the ticket counter. Travelers with only carry-on luggage can skip the ticket counter entirely with online check-in.

Arrive Early and Pack Smart
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) advises travelers to arrive at least two hours before domestic flights and three hours prior to international flights, and to familiarize themselves with TSA’s travel tips.

Speed Up Security with TSA Precheck and/or CLEAR
To expedite security clearance, travelers can enroll in TSA Precheck and/or CLEAR, available at both SJC Terminals and other airports nationwide.

See Accessible Services and TSA Cares
Passengers in need of additional help navigating through the Airport are encouraged to check the list of SJC Accessible Services and the TSA Cares program, and select the one that best suits their needs.

Use Cellphone Waiting Areas or Park for Airport Pickups
For airport pickups, SJC advises using Cell Phone Waiting Areas or parking in the nearest hourly lot, as waiting at terminal curbs is strictly prohibited to maintain traffic flow.

Need more information before traveling through SJC? Contact SJC at info@sjc.org or (408) 392-3600.