{"response": {"Key": "FLL-SJO", "orig": {"code": "FLL", "type": "airport", "city": "Fort Lauderdale", "fullCity": "Fort Lauderdale, Florida", "airport": "Hollywood Intl Airport"}, "dest": {"code": "SJO", "type": "airport", "city": "San José", "fullCity": "San José, Costa Rica", "airport": "Juan Santamaría Intl Airport"}, "faq": {"q0": {"question": "What is the typical flight duration from Fort Lauderdale to San José?", "answer": "The flight from Fort Lauderdale to San José is about 1,140 miles and typically takes 2 hours 55 minutes nonstop on JetBlue. The return flight is slightly longer at 2 hours 58 minutes due to prevailing winds.", "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 Fort Lauderdale to San José?", "answer": "Yes, JetBlue flies non‑stop from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to San José (SJO) daily, with 23 flights a week departing at 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 10:55 AM, and 11:00 AM. It's the only airline offering direct service on this route, and the flight takes about 2 hours 55 minutes.", "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"]}, "q3": {"question": "What are the ground transportation options in San José?", "answer": "Licensed orange airport taxis and public buses are the main ways to get from Juan Santamaría International Airport to downtown San José, about 20 km away. Taxis accept colónes and U.S. dollars and are the fastest and most-used option, while buses run 24 hours with departures roughly every 10 minutes during the day. Ride-share services like Uber also operate but may face restrictions at the terminal, and car rentals are available on-site. The bus is the cheapest choice, though it can be slower due to traffic.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1355176469&title=Juan_Santamar%C3%ADa_International_Airport", "title": "Juan Santamaría International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2005-03-20T10:54:40Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan%20Santamar%C3%ADa%20International%20Airport", "title": "Juan Santamaría International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-30T22:20:36Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_Santamaria_International_Airport", "title": "Juan Santamaría International Airport - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2005-03-20T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List%20of%20airports%20in%20Costa%20Rica", "title": "List of airports in Costa Rica", "time_published": "2025-10-21T05:05:04Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_Santamaría", "title": "Juan Santamaría", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-15T19:46:26Z"}]}, "q4": {"question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to San José?", "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Fort Lauderdale to San José are May, April, and August, with average fares around $356, $365, and $389 respectively. The most expensive months are December, July, and January, where average prices climb to $583, $546, and $467.", "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 Fort Lauderdale to San José?", "answer": "The optimal booking window for flights from Fort Lauderdale to San José is 4 to 7 weeks before departure, with an average fare around $565. For the absolute lowest price, booking exactly 45 days out can save you about $110 compared to last-minute purchases, which average $670. During peak summer and holiday periods, demand can push prices higher, so aiming for the earlier part of that window or even slightly beyond 7 weeks may help lock in a better rate.", "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 Fort Lauderdale to San José?", "answer": "No red-eye flights operate from Fort Lauderdale to San José — neither nonstop overnight services nor connecting itineraries whose long leg is a red-eye 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 Fort Lauderdale to San José?", "answer": "JetBlue operates non‑stop flights from Fort Lauderdale to San José with 23 weekly flights, departing daily at times around 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 10:55 AM, and 11:00 AM. The median fare on this route is approximately $2,306, with JetBlue as the low‑fare leader.", "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 Fort Lauderdale and San José?", "answer": "Common layover cities include Miami, Atlanta, Houston, and Panama City. Miami and Atlanta offer frequent connections with short flight times, keeping total travel competitive. Panama City serves as a major hub for flights into Central America, often providing efficient transfers and visa-free transit for many nationalities. Houston also provides broad connections, especially for those traveling from the southern U.S."}, "q10": {"question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to San José?", "answer": "December to April is the dry season with sunny days and comfortable temperatures, and you'll encounter fewer tourists than in July and August."}, "q11": {"question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Fort Lauderdale to San José?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for the duration of your stay, proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for bags, and check if any vaccination certificate is needed. U.S. citizens do not need a visa for stays under 90 days."}, "q12": {"question": "Which airport should I use in San José?", "answer": "San José has one main airport, Juan Santamaría International, which serves all commercial flights and is about 20 minutes from downtown."}, "q13": {"question": "How do I get to Hollywood Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From downtown Fort Lauderdale, the most popular and fastest option to reach Hollywood International Airport is by taxi or ride‑share, taking about 10–15 minutes without traffic. Public transit is available via Broward County Transit Route 1, which stops at the Rental Car Center, or the Tri‑Rail commuter train with a free shuttle from the airport station at Dania Beach. Driving yourself is also straightforward, with multiple parking options at the airport, though costs are higher than public transit.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://www.broward.org/Airport/passengers/Transportation/Pages/PublicTransportation.aspx", "title": "Transportation Public Transportation", "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.broward.org/Airport/passengers/Flights/Pages/DomesticInternationalLocations.aspx", "title": "Flights/Airlines Domestic / International Destinations", "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Lauderdale%E2%80%93Hollywood_International", "title": "Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-14T22:47:44Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Lauderdale-Hollywood_International_Airport", "title": "Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2003-07-15T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.broward.org/airport/business/about/Pages/CustomerService.aspx", "title": "About FLL Contact Us", "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z"}]}, "q14": {"question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at San José airport?", "answer": "There are no on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods at San José's Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). However, several nearby hotels like the Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall and Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport are a short shuttle ride away. The airport is open 24 hours, but seating is limited and cold air conditioning and announcements can make sleeping in the terminal difficult.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://activities.marriott.com/north-america/costa-rica/alajuela/activities/costa_rica_sjo_airport_to_san_jos%C3%A9_hotels_nearby_private_shuttle-XF7A2K?property=SJOAP", "title": "Costa Rica SJO Airport to San José Hotels nearby Private Shuttle", "time_published": "2026-05-04T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://activities.marriott.com/north-america/costa-rica/alajuela/activities/private_transfer_sjo_airport_to_jaco_los_sue%C3%B1os_marriott_hotels-XB84BN?property=SJOAC", "title": "Private Transfer SJO Airport to Jaco / Los Sueños Marriott Hotels", "time_published": "2026-05-04T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/san-jose-airport-guide-cr.htm", "title": "San Jose Airport Guide (SJO) - 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": "2018-10-02T00:00:18Z"}, {"url": "https://www.hilton.com/en/locations/costa-rica/san-jose/sjo-juan-santamaria-international-airport/", "title": "Hotels near Juan Santamaria International Airport, San José, Costa Rica - Find Hotels - Hilton", "time_published": "2025-08-21T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1355176469&title=Juan_Santamar%C3%ADa_International_Airport", "title": "Juan Santamaría International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2005-03-20T10:54:40Z"}, {"url": "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?hl=gsw&id=com.frugalflyer.airport.sjo", "title": "Juan Santamaría Airport Info – Apps bei Google Play", "favicon": "https://www.gstatic.com/android/market_images/web/favicon_v3.ico"}]}, "q15": {"question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Juan Santamaría Intl Airport?", "answer": "Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) in San José, Costa Rica, offers free Wi‑Fi throughout the terminal, with no time limits. Currency exchange services and ATMs are available both before and after security, primarily in the main terminal. While there is no dedicated multi‑faith prayer room or chapel, a small Catholic chapel is located near the food court on the upper level of the main terminal.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1355176469&title=Juan_Santamar%C3%ADa_International_Airport", "title": "Juan Santamaría International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2005-03-20T10:54:40Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_Santamaria_International_Airport", "title": "Juan Santamaría International Airport - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2005-03-20T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan%20Santamar%C3%ADa%20International%20Airport", "title": "Juan Santamaría International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-30T22:20:36Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luis_Mu%C3%B1oz_Marin_International_Airport", "title": "Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2002-09-10T02:45:15Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List%20of%20airports%20in%20Costa%20Rica", "title": "List of airports in Costa Rica", "time_published": "2025-10-21T05:05:04Z"}]}, "q17": {"question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Fort Lauderdale to San José?", "answer": "The nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale to San José are typically operated with an Airbus A320-100, flown by JetBlue. On connecting itineraries, the most common long-leg aircraft are the Boeing 737-700 and Boeing 737-800 through Panama City on Copa Airlines, followed by the Boeing 737 MAX 8 via Houston or Dallas on United and American. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline; Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these modern jets.", "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 Fort Lauderdale to San José?", "answer": "JetBlue (B6) is the only airline with scheduled nonstop service between Fort Lauderdale and San José, and it does not belong to any of the three major global alliances. Other alliance carriers may serve the route with one-stop connections, but no Star Alliance, oneworld, or SkyTeam airline operates it 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.", "toolsUsed": ["route_airlines"]}, "q20": {"question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Fort Lauderdale?", "answer": "Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) offers a Delta Sky Club in Terminal 2 and an Escape Lounges – The Centurion Studio Partner in Terminal 3. The Delta Sky Club is accessible to Delta One, first-class, and SkyTeam Elite Plus passengers, as well as those with qualifying credit cards or a day pass, and features a full bar and seasonal food. The Escape Lounge in Terminal 3 accepts Priority Pass, select Amex cardholders, and day-pass purchasers, with a buffet, bar, and quiet work spaces.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/FLL", "title": "American Express Lounges at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport | Amex US", "time_published": "2026-05-02T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-xb/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/FLL", "title": "American Express Lounges at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport | Amex XB", "time_published": "2026-05-04T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://prioritypass.com/lounges/usa/ft-lauderdale-fl-intl", "title": "Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport FLL Lounges - FLL Airport Guide and lounges.  | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Lauderdale%E2%80%93Hollywood_International", "title": "Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-14T22:47:44Z"}, {"url": "https://www.broward.org/airport/business/about/Pages/CustomerService.aspx", "title": "About FLL Contact Us", "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z"}]}, "q21": {"question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Fort Lauderdale to San José?", "answer": "On Fort Lauderdale–San José flights, Basic Economy fares may exclude checked baggage. Standard economy usually includes one checked bag and a carry‑on, while premium cabins offer two checked bags and larger carry‑ons."}, "q22": {"question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Fort Lauderdale to San José?", "answer": "Flights from Fort Lauderdale to San José typically offer Economy class, and some airlines provide flat-bed Business class, though 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 cabin tickets generally offer same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy typically does not."}}}}