{"response": {"Key": "BWI-SJD", "orig": {"code": "BWI", "type": "airport", "city": "Baltimore", "fullCity": "Baltimore, Maryland", "airport": "Thurgood Marshall Intl Airport"}, "dest": {"code": "SJD", "type": "airport", "city": "San José del Cabo", "fullCity": "San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur", "airport": "Los Cabos Intl Airport"}, "faq": {"q0": {"question": "What is the typical flight duration from Baltimore to San José del Cabo?", "answer": "The flight from Baltimore to San José del Cabo is about 2,230 miles and typically takes 5 hours 55 minutes. The return leg is shorter at 4 hours 40 minutes due to prevailing winds. Southwest operates this nonstop route on Saturdays.", "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"]}, "q1": {"question": "Are there any direct flights from Baltimore to San José del Cabo?", "answer": "Yes, Southwest operates a nonstop flight from Baltimore (BWI) to San José del Cabo (SJD) once a week, on Saturdays, departing at 10:15 AM with a typical flight time around 5 hours 55 minutes. No other airline flies the route nonstop.", "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. 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. 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_airlines", "flight_schedule", "route_aircraft"]}, "q3": {"question": "What are the ground transportation options in San José del Cabo?", "answer": "At San José del Cabo Airport (SJD), shared shuttle vans and private SUVs, vans, or motor coaches are the primary ground transportation to the city center and resorts, with pre-booking available online. Taxis are available outside the terminal, but ride-sharing services like Uber are not officially permitted and may be limited. There is no mass transit or train from the airport; car rentals are an option, with parking at the terminals, though driving can be challenging for visitors. Shared shuttles are the most-used and cost-effective choice for solo travelers, while private transfers offer the fastest, most direct service.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://www.loscabosairport.com/sjd-airport-fbo/", "title": "SJD Airport FBO | San Jose del Cabo International Airport FBO", "time_published": "2026-02-06T19:42:42Z"}, {"url": "https://www.loscabosairport.com/transportation-parking-parking/", "title": "Cabo Airport Parking | Short Term, Long Term Parking at SJD Airport", "time_published": "2026-02-06T19:42:21Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shuttle_bus", "title": "Shuttle bus", "time_published": "2026-05-16T17:00:50Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_Airport_Train", "title": "City Airport Train", "time_published": "2026-05-28T15:36:05Z"}, {"url": "https://www.loscabosairport.com/", "title": "Home - San José del Cabo International Airport - SJD", "favicon": "https://www.loscabosairport.com/wp-content/themes/los-cabos-airport-4/assets/images/webclip.webp?v=1675489950", "time_published": "2026-02-06T19:41:47Z"}]}, "q4": {"question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Baltimore to San José del Cabo?", "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Baltimore to San José del Cabo are September, January, and August, with average fares around $638 to $649. The most expensive months are December, November, and May, where average prices climb to roughly $717 to $744.", "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 Baltimore to San José del Cabo?", "answer": "For the best fare on flights from Baltimore to San José del Cabo, aim to book 8–11 weeks ahead, when average prices settle around $595. Booking too close to departure — within two weeks — drives the fare up past $700, and while the very cheapest single day is about 60 days out at $582, the broader window of 8–11 weeks gives you the most reliable savings.", "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 Baltimore to San José del Cabo?", "answer": "No overnight or red‑eye flights operate from Baltimore (BWI) to San José del Cabo (SJD) — the schedule shows neither nonstop red‑eyes nor any connecting itineraries whose long leg is a red‑eye.", "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 Baltimore to San José del Cabo?", "answer": "Southwest Airlines operates the only nonstop service from Baltimore to San José del Cabo, with one weekly flight on Saturdays. The typical fare for this nonstop is around $674. Other carriers may offer connecting itineraries, but Southwest is the sole nonstop option on this route.", "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 Baltimore and San José del Cabo?", "answer": "Common layover cities include Dallas, Houston, and Phoenix, which keep total travel time competitive. These hubs offer broad connections and efficient transfers, with Dallas and Houston providing numerous onward flights to San José del Cabo."}, "q10": {"question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to San José del Cabo?", "answer": "November to April offers sunny, mild days and fewer crowds than spring break or summer."}, "q11": {"question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Baltimore to San José del Cabo?", "answer": "Bring a U.S. passport valid for the duration of your stay (no six‑month rule for Mexico), complete the free FMM form on arrival, and carry payment for baggage; no visa or vaccination certificates are required."}, "q12": {"question": "Which airport should I use in San José del Cabo?", "answer": "San José del Cabo has only one airport, Los Cabos International Airport, which serves both San José del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas."}, "q13": {"question": "How do I get to Thurgood Marshall Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From downtown Baltimore, the most popular option is the MTA Light Rail, which runs directly to the BWI terminal in about 30 minutes. Ride‑share and taxis are faster, typically taking 20–25 minutes, while driving and parking is also straightforward with multiple on‑airport lots. The Light Rail is the cheapest, ride‑share and taxis cost more, and parking rates vary by lot.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://bwiairport.com/to-and-from-bwi/transportation/regional-destinations/washington-dc", "title": "Washington, DC | BWI Airport", "time_published": "2024-12-30T17:00:30Z"}, {"url": "https://bwiairport.com/flying-with-us/flights/air-traffic-map", "title": "Air Traffic Map | BWI Airport", "time_published": "2026-02-05T14:00:15Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BWI_Marshall_Airport_Shuttle", "title": "BWI Marshall Airport Shuttle", "time_published": "2025-05-30T22:29:49Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BWI%20Marshall%20Airport%20Shuttle", "title": "BWI Marshall Airport Shuttle", "time_published": "2025-05-30T22:29:49Z"}, {"url": "https://bwiairport.com/to-and-from-bwi/transportation/regional-destinations/washington-dulles-international-airport", "title": "Washington Dulles International Airport | BWI Airport", "favicon": "https://bwiairport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/logo1.png", "time_published": "2024-12-30T17:00:44Z"}]}, "q14": {"question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at San José del Cabo airport?", "answer": "Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) does not have on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods inside the terminal, and there are no dedicated sleeping areas or rest zones. However, several hotels are located near the airport, though specific shuttle services are not detailed. For uninterrupted sleep, nearby hotels are the best option.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/san-jose-airport-guide-us.htm", "title": "San Jose Airport Guide", "time_published": "2025-06-05T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/sendai-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Sendai Airport Guide", "time_published": "2024-08-26T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://activities.marriott.com/north-america/mexico/baja-california-sur/san-jose-del-cabo/activities/san_jose_del_cabo_to_los_cabos_airport_sjd_departure_transfer-X013MA?property=SJDWV", "title": "San Jose del Cabo to Los Cabos Airport (SJD) Departure Transfer", "time_published": "2026-02-12T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.loscabosairport.com/sjd-airport-fbo/", "title": "SJD Airport FBO | San Jose del Cabo International Airport FBO", "time_published": "2026-02-06T19:42:42Z"}, {"url": "https://www.loscabosairport.com/transportation-parking-parking/", "title": "Cabo Airport Parking | Short Term, Long Term Parking at SJD Airport", "time_published": "2026-02-06T19:42:21Z"}, {"url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/los-cabos-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Los Cabos Airport Guide", "time_published": "2025-09-04T00:00:00Z"}]}, "q15": {"question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Los Cabos Intl Airport?", "answer": "Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) offers free Wi‑Fi in its terminals, with the network name and connection details posted on signs throughout the airport. Currency exchange offices are available in both Terminal 1 (domestic and some international flights) and Terminal 2 (international flights), located in the public and secure areas. Prayer rooms or chapels are not listed among the airport’s amenities.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://www.loscabosairport.com/sjd-airport-fbo/", "title": "SJD Airport FBO | San Jose del Cabo International Airport FBO", "time_published": "2026-02-06T19:42:42Z"}, {"url": "https://www.loscabosairport.com/contact-los-cabos-airport/", "title": "Contact Los Cabos Airport | SJD Cabo Airport Contact Information", "time_published": "2024-03-06T12:17:13Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Cabos_International_Airport", "title": "Los Cabos International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-21T05:30:18Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airport_terminal", "title": "Airport terminal", "time_published": "2026-06-26T14:29:44Z"}, {"url": "https://loscabosairport.com/sjd-airport-shared-shuttles", "title": "Affordable SJD Cabo Airport Transfer Services | Los Cabos Shuttle", "favicon": "https://www.loscabosairport.com/wp-content/themes/los-cabos-airport-4/assets/images/webclip.webp?v=1675489950", "time_published": "2026-07-08T17:45:14Z"}]}, "q17": {"question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Baltimore to San José del Cabo?", "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Baltimore to San José del Cabo; common connecting options use Boeing 737 MAX 8s (via Houston Hobby on Southwest), Boeing 737-800s (via Los Angeles on Southwest), and Boeing 737 MAX 9s (via Houston Intercontinental on United). Some itineraries also use Airbus A321-100s on both legs via Dallas/Fort Worth on American. The specific aircraft can vary by day and airline, though Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these routes.", "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 Baltimore to San José del Cabo?", "answer": "Southwest Airlines is the only carrier with nonstop service from Baltimore to San José del Cabo, operating a single Saturday flight. Southwest does not belong to any global airline alliance, so no alliance serves this route nonstop. Other alliances may offer connecting itineraries, but no specific alliance carrier operates the route directly.", "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. 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": ["route_airlines", "flight_schedule"]}, "q20": {"question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Baltimore?", "answer": "Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) has two lounge options: The Club BWI in Concourse D and Minute Suites in Concourse C. The Club BWI is a 2,200-square-foot lounge with seating for 50, complimentary food and drinks, Wi-Fi, and zones for resting or working; access is available through Priority Pass, LoungeKey, or by paying at the door, though it's limited to passengers on international flights departing from Concourses D or E. Minute Suites offers private sleep pods with a daybed, workstation, and TV, and can be booked by the hour or through Priority Pass. No airline-branded lounges like Delta Sky Club or United Club operate at BWI.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/baltimore-washington-international-thurgood-marshall", "title": "Baltimore-Washington International/Thurgood Marshall Airport BWI Lounges - BWI Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-ca/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/BWI", "title": "American Express Lounges at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport | Amex CA", "time_published": "2026-05-02T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/lounges/usa/baltimorewashington-md-intl/bwi21s-roam-fitness", "title": "Baltimore-Washington International/Thurgood Marshall Airport BWI Lounges - BWI Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/BWI/The-Club-BWI-Main-Terminal-Concourse-D-GuwkmjxsKB/?hub=in_benefits_related_pages_why_american_express", "title": "The Club BWI at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png"}, {"url": "https://bwiairport.com/at-bwi/resources/customer-service/", "title": "Customer Service | BWI Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-17T21:13:35Z"}]}, "q21": {"question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Baltimore to San José del Cabo?", "answer": "On flights from Baltimore to San José del Cabo, baggage allowance varies by airline and fare class. Basic economy tickets often exclude a checked bag and may restrict carry-ons to a personal item only. Standard international economy fares typically include one free checked bag and a carry-on, while premium cabins offer more generous allowances."}, "q22": {"question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Baltimore to San José del Cabo?", "answer": "Flights from Baltimore to San José del Cabo typically offer Economy and, on some airlines, flat-bed Business class; Premium Economy is uncommon on this route."}, "q23": {"question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Same‑day changes or standby depend on the airline and fare class; flexible and premium tickets typically allow them, while Basic Economy rarely does."}}}}