{"response": {"Key": "BOI-PVR", "orig": {"code": "BOI", "type": "airport", "city": "Boise", "fullCity": "Boise, Idaho", "airport": "Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field"}, "dest": {"code": "PVR", "type": "airport", "city": "Puerto Vallarta", "fullCity": "Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco", "airport": "Gustavo Díaz Ordaz Intl Airport"}, "faq": {"q0": {"question": "What is the typical flight duration from Boise to Puerto Vallarta?", "answer": "There is no scheduled nonstop service between Boise and Puerto Vallarta, so the journey requires a connection, with a total travel time typically ranging from about 6 to 9 hours depending on the layover. The airports are about 1,700 miles apart.", "methodology": "Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.", "toolsUsed": ["flight_schedule"]}, "q3": {"question": "What are the ground transportation options in Puerto Vallarta?", "answer": "At Puerto Vallarta’s airport you can choose from authorized taxis, ride‑sharing, public buses, and car rentals. Taxis are the fastest and most‑used option — buy a ticket at the booth inside the terminal for a fixed fare to your zone, avoiding the touts outside. Ride‑share apps like Uber are available but cannot pick up directly at the curb; you’ll need to walk a short distance to the main road. The public bus is the cheapest way into town but is slower and less comfortable with luggage. Car rentals from major agencies are on‑site if you plan to explore beyond the city.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Licenciado_Gustavo_D%C3%ADaz_Ordaz_International_Airport", "title": "Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-27T07:42:13Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Licenciado%20Gustavo%20D%C3%ADaz%20Ordaz%20International%20Airport", "title": "Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-30T22:37:32Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baj%C3%ADo%20International%20Airport", "title": "Bajío International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-23T00:09:04Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gustavo_Rojas_Pinilla_International_Airport", "title": "Gustavo Rojas Pinilla International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-12T13:53:09Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List%20of%20Viva%20destinations", "title": "List of Viva destinations", "time_published": "2026-03-24T15:16:32Z"}]}, "q4": {"question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Boise to Puerto Vallarta?", "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Boise to Puerto Vallarta are April, October, and September, with average fares around $620, $626, and $643 respectively. The most expensive months are June, December, and July, where average prices climb to $796, $749, and $738.", "methodology": "This 'good deal' estimate shows a representative best price for each departure date across roughly a 12-month window (about 3 months back and 9 months forward). It is built from real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, accumulated into a price history for each departure date. Rather than weighting all of that history equally, we apply exponential time decay so recent prices dominate — a price seen yesterday counts almost in full, one from about a month ago roughly a third, and prices from a few months back very little — giving a figure that tracks today's market instead of a stale long-run average. Clear price outliers are removed before any calculation, departure dates with no observations are filled in from nearby dates, and the resulting curve is lightly smoothed so it reads as a clean seasonal trend rather than day-to-day noise.", "toolsUsed": ["seasonal_prices"]}, "q5": {"question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Boise to Puerto Vallarta?", "answer": "For flights from Boise to Puerto Vallarta, the optimal booking window is about 8 to 11 weeks before departure, when fares average around $634. Booking around 105 days ahead can yield the lowest fare, near $603, while prices tend to rise during peak summer and holiday periods, so booking even earlier for those travel dates is advisable.", "methodology": "This booking-window guidance is built from the same real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, re-grouped by how many days before departure each price was seen (from the departure day out to about 180 days ahead) across the route's price history. At each booking lead time we report the 25th-percentile price — the cheaper end of what travelers were quoted, rather than the rock-bottom minimum (which can be a fluke) or the average (which is pulled up by expensive last-minute fares). The buy-or-wait advice then applies a risk premium that grows as departure approaches, since seat availability shrinks and prices become less predictable; using that adjusted curve we flag windows where waiting is likely to save a meaningful amount (at least $20 or 5%) versus windows where booking now is the better call. Isolated single-day recommendations are filtered out, so the advice only reflects a window that holds for several days in a row.", "toolsUsed": ["booking_timing"]}, "q6": {"question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Boise to Puerto Vallarta?", "answer": "No overnight (red‑eye) flights operate from Boise to Puerto Vallarta — neither nonstop nor connecting itineraries with a red‑eye long leg are scheduled on this route.", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": ["redeye_flights"]}, "q7": {"question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Boise to Puerto Vallarta?", "answer": "No airline offers nonstop service between Boise and Puerto Vallarta. The most common one-stop connections are on American Airlines via Phoenix (around three daily flights) and via Dallas/Fort Worth (around two daily), with Southwest also connecting via Phoenix and Alaska Airlines via Los Angeles, each about twice daily.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": ["route_airlines"]}, "q8": {"question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Boise and Puerto Vallarta?", "answer": "Common layovers include Salt Lake City, Denver, Phoenix and Dallas/Fort Worth. These hubs offer broad connections and efficient transfers, often keeping total travel time competitive with just one stop."}, "q10": {"question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Puerto Vallarta?", "answer": "November to April offers sunny, dry days with low humidity and fewer tourists outside the Christmas and spring-break peaks."}, "q11": {"question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Boise to Puerto Vallarta?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for the duration of your stay, any required Mexican visa or tourist card, proof of onward or return travel, and a payment method for baggage. No vaccinations are currently required."}, "q12": {"question": "Which airport should I use in Puerto Vallarta?", "answer": "Puerto Vallarta has only one airport, Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport, which serves all commercial flights and is located about 6 km north of downtown."}, "q13": {"question": "How do I get to Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field from the city center?", "answer": "Boise Airport (BOI) is about 3 miles south of downtown. There is no direct rail link, but ValleyRide bus route 3 runs roughly every 30 minutes from Main Street to the airport terminal, making it the cheapest option. Ride‑share services like Uber and Lyft, along with taxis, offer door‑to‑door convenience in about 10–15 minutes, while on‑site parking is available for those who drive. The bus is the most budget‑friendly, while ride‑share or taxi is typically the fastest and most popular choice.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boise%20City%20Airport", "title": "Boise City Airport", "time_published": "2025-03-02T22:51:46Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_Airport_Train", "title": "City Airport Train", "time_published": "2026-05-28T15:36:05Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_airport_rail_link_systems", "title": "List of airport rail link systems", "time_published": "2026-06-20T23:01:07Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mass%20media%20in%20Boise%2C%20Idaho", "title": "Mass media in Boise, Idaho", "time_published": "2026-04-26T22:21:49Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boise%20County%2C%20Idaho", "title": "Boise County, Idaho", "time_published": "2026-04-19T08:35:13Z"}]}, "q14": {"question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Puerto Vallarta airport?", "answer": "Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) does not have on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods, and seating is limited, making it difficult to sleep inside the terminal. However, several hotels are located nearby, just a short taxi or shuttle ride away, offering convenient overnight options.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Licenciado_Gustavo_D%C3%ADaz_Ordaz_International_Airport", "title": "Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-27T07:42:13Z"}, {"url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/puerto-vallarta-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Puerto Vallarta Airport Guide (PVR) - Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2018-08-08T20:56:57Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Licenciado%20Gustavo%20D%C3%ADaz%20Ordaz%20International%20Airport", "title": "Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-30T22:37:32Z"}, {"url": "https://activities.marriott.com/north-america/mexico/mexico-state/mexico-city/activities/transfer_airport_hotel_or_vice_versa-XGPOXZ?property=MEXXZ", "title": "Transfer Airport - Hotel or vice versa", "time_published": "2026-04-06T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/puerto-ordaz-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Puerto Ordaz Airport Guide", "time_published": "2024-08-26T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/lounges/puerto-vallarta-airport-lounges.htm", "title": "Puerto Vallarta Airport Lounges (PVR)", "time_published": "2024-01-01T00:00:00Z"}]}, "q15": {"question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Gustavo Díaz Ordaz Intl Airport?", "answer": "Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) has currency exchange services available in its arrivals area on the ground floor of the terminal. The airport does not have a dedicated prayer room or chapel, though quiet spaces may be found near the VIP Lounge in Concourse A. Free Wi‑Fi is provided throughout the terminal building, accessible in both the domestic Concourse A and the international Concourse B.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Licenciado_Gustavo_D%C3%ADaz_Ordaz_International_Airport", "title": "Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-27T07:42:13Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Licenciado%20Gustavo%20D%C3%ADaz%20Ordaz%20International%20Airport", "title": "Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-30T22:37:32Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baj%C3%ADo%20International%20Airport", "title": "Bajío International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-23T00:09:04Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mar%20de%20Cort%C3%A9s%20International%20Airport", "title": "Mar de Cortés International Airport", "time_published": "2026-02-13T18:48:04Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tijuana%20International%20Airport", "title": "Tijuana International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-18T00:53:05Z"}]}, "q16": {"question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Boise and Puerto Vallarta airports?", "answer": "At Boise Airport (BOI), travelers with disabilities can request wheelchair assistance and mobility support through their airline, ideally 48 hours in advance; the airport also features a sensory room for neurodivergent passengers. Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) provides accessible restrooms, elevators, and wheelchair services, which should be arranged with the airline at least 48 hours before travel. While neither airport has a dedicated children's play area, family-friendly amenities and nursing rooms are available at both locations.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boise%2C%20Idaho", "title": "Boise, Idaho", "time_published": "2026-04-30T20:25:36Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boise%20metropolitan%20area", "title": "Boise metropolitan area", "time_published": "2026-03-27T23:17:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mass%20media%20in%20Boise%2C%20Idaho", "title": "Mass media in Boise, Idaho", "time_published": "2026-04-26T22:21:49Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boise_State_University", "title": "Boise State University", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-21T21:25:57Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boise_Art_Museum", "title": "Boise Art Museum", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-16T04:26:02Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Licenciado_Gustavo_D%C3%ADaz_Ordaz_International_Airport", "title": "Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-27T07:42:13Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Licenciado%20Gustavo%20D%C3%ADaz%20Ordaz%20International%20Airport", "title": "Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-30T22:37:32Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baj%C3%ADo%20International%20Airport", "title": "Bajío International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-23T00:09:04Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La%20Paz%20International%20Airport", "title": "La Paz International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-02T09:45:49Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tijuana%20International%20Airport", "title": "Tijuana International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-18T00:53:05Z"}]}, "q17": {"question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Boise to Puerto Vallarta?", "answer": "There is no nonstop service from Boise to Puerto Vallarta. On typical one-stop connections, the long leg is most often an Airbus A320 (via Phoenix on American), a Boeing 737-900 (via Los Angeles on Alaska), or a Boeing 737-800 (via Dallas/Fort Worth on American), with Southwest also operating unspecified 737s via Phoenix. The shorter feeder leg into Boise is usually an Embraer 175 on American or Alaska, or a 737 on Southwest. Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these aircraft, though the exact equipment can vary by day and airline.", "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.", "toolsUsed": ["route_aircraft"]}, "q18": {"question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Boise to Puerto Vallarta?", "answer": "No airline offers nonstop service from Boise to Puerto Vallarta, but one-stop connecting itineraries are operated by American Airlines (Oneworld), Alaska Airlines (Oneworld), and Southwest Airlines, which belongs to no major alliance. Other alliances may serve the route via connections, but the carriers actually flying these patterns are limited to those three.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": ["route_airlines"]}, "q20": {"question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Boise?", "answer": "Boise Airport (BOI) does not have any airline-branded lounges like a Delta Sky Club, United Club, or American Admirals Club, nor any widely known independent lounges such as Priority Pass or Plaza Premium. The airport is a smaller regional facility, and its amenities are limited to basic concessions and seating areas. For lounge access, you would need to rely on any lounges available at connecting airports on your route to Puerto Vallarta.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://www.lufthansa.com/lhg/rs/en/dest/cy/boise", "title": "Flight to Boise (BOI) | Lufthansa", "time_published": "2023-11-10T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://lufthansa.com/lhg/us/en/o-d/cy-cy/dublin-boise", "title": "Flight from Dublin to Boise (DUB-BOI) | Lufthansa", "time_published": "2023-11-10T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america", "title": "United States Of America | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://qantas.com/fr/en/qantas-experience/at-the-airport/airport-lounges/all-qantas-airport-lounges/airport-lounge-locations.html/mel/international-business-lounge.html", "title": "Airport lounge locations | Qantas"}, {"url": "http://qantas.com/fi/en/qantas-experience/at-the-airport/airport-lounges/all-qantas-airport-lounges/airport-lounge-locations.html/jfk/American%20Airlines%20Flagship%20Lounge.html", "title": "Airport lounge locations | Qantas"}]}, "q21": {"question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Boise to Puerto Vallarta?", "answer": "Baggage allowance varies by airline and fare class. Basic Economy often excludes a checked bag on this international route, while standard economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium cabins usually offer more generous allowances."}, "q22": {"question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Boise to Puerto Vallarta?", "answer": "Typical cabin options on flights from Boise to Puerto Vallarta include Economy and flat-bed Business class. Premium Economy is uncommon on this route."}, "q23": {"question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and premium cabins often allow same‑day changes or standby, while basic economy tickets typically do not."}}}}