{"response": {"Key": "LAS-SJD", "orig": {"code": "LAS", "type": "airport", "city": "Las Vegas", "fullCity": "Las Vegas, Nevada", "airport": "Harry Reid 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 Las Vegas to San José del Cabo?", "answer": "The flight from Las Vegas to San José del Cabo is about 950 miles, with a typical nonstop duration of 2 hours 40 minutes on Southwest Airlines. Alaska Airlines also serves the route, with a slightly longer scheduled time of around 2 hours 52 minutes. The return leg from San José del Cabo to Las Vegas takes about the same time, at 2 hours 40 minutes.", "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 Las Vegas to San José del Cabo?", "answer": "Yes, nonstop flights from Las Vegas to San José del Cabo run daily on both Southwest and Alaska Airlines. Southwest operates up to four daily departures (around 8:00–9:35 AM) and Alaska has two daily departures (around 10:44 AM and 1:32 PM), for a combined 28 weekly flights. The flight takes about 2 hours 40 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 del Cabo?", "answer": "At San José del Cabo International Airport (SJD), the fastest option to the city center is a taxi, but ride-share services like Uber are not available. Shared shuttle vans and private SUVs are popular for resort transfers and can be booked in advance. There is no mass transit like a train or public bus directly from the airport. Car rentals are available, but most visitors use pre-arranged shuttles or taxis.", "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 Las Vegas to San José del Cabo?", "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Las Vegas to San José del Cabo are September, October, and August, with average roundtrip fares as low as $471, while May, June, and July are the most expensive, peaking around $653.", "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 Las Vegas to San José del Cabo?", "answer": "For the best fare from Las Vegas to San José del Cabo, book 8 to 11 weeks before departure, when round-trip prices average around $490. The lowest single-day fare appears about 10 weeks out at $487, while last-minute bookings can spike above $670. During peak summer and holiday periods, demand pushes prices higher, so aiming for the earlier end of that window or even a bit further out can 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 Las Vegas to San José del Cabo?", "answer": "No overnight (red-eye) flights operate from Las Vegas to San José del Cabo — 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 Las Vegas to San José del Cabo?", "answer": "Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines operate nonstop flights from Las Vegas to San José del Cabo. Alaska runs about 19 weekly flights with a median fare around $620, while Southwest offers 9 weekly flights with a median fare around $563. Both carriers fly 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 Las Vegas and San José del Cabo?", "answer": "Common layovers include Los Angeles, Phoenix, Dallas and Houston, all offering broad connections and efficient transfers that keep total travel time competitive."}, "q10": {"question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to San José del Cabo?", "answer": "November to May delivers sunny, dry days with comfortable temperatures and fewer tourists than winter holidays."}, "q11": {"question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Las Vegas to San José del Cabo?", "answer": "Bring a valid U.S. passport, proof of onward or return travel, payment for baggage and any required health documents. U.S. citizens do not need a visa for Mexico."}, "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 the entire Los Cabos region including Cabo San Lucas and is located about 11 km north of downtown San José del Cabo."}, "q13": {"question": "How do I get to Harry Reid Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From downtown Las Vegas, the fastest and most popular way to reach Harry Reid International Airport is by ride‑share or taxi, with Uber and Lyft picking up in designated garage areas and taxis available at both terminals. Public buses (RTC) serve the airport, and shared shuttle services also run from many hotels. Driving yourself is an option with parking at both terminals, and the Vegas Loop offers an alternative underground transit link. Ride‑share and taxis are generally the most direct, while buses and shuttles are more affordable.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "http://www.harryreidairport.com/all-options-to-and-from", "title": "All options to & from Harry Reid | Harry Reid International Airport", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "http://www.harryreidairport.com/cookies", "title": "Flights | Harry Reid International Airport", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transportation_in_Las_Vegas", "title": "Transportation in Las Vegas", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-03T22:51:37Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry%20Reid%20International%20Airport", "title": "Harry Reid International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-30T22:39:45Z"}, {"url": "https://www.fly.faa.gov/fly/flyfaa/flyfaaindex?ARPT=LAS&p=1", "title": "Harry Reid International Airport"}]}, "q14": {"question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at San José del Cabo airport?", "answer": "San José del Cabo Airport (SJD) does not have on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods within any terminal. There are no dedicated sleeping or rest zones inside the airport. Travelers seeking a bed can find nearby hotels, some of which are connected by shuttle service.", "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 currency exchange services in both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, typically near the arrivals areas. The airport does not have dedicated prayer rooms or chapels. Free Wi‑Fi is available throughout the terminals for passengers.", "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 Las Vegas to San José del Cabo?", "answer": "There is no nonstop service from Las Vegas to San José del Cabo, so all flights connect. The most common aircraft on the longer leg are the Boeing 737-800 and Boeing 737 MAX 8, with the Airbus A321-100, Boeing 737-900, and Boeing 737 MAX 9 also appearing regularly, though Southwest's fleet often shows as unspecified. The exact aircraft varies by day and airline, and while in-flight Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available, specifics differ by carrier.", "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 Las Vegas to San José del Cabo?", "answer": "Nonstop service on LAS–SJD is flown by Alaska Airlines, a Oneworld member, and Southwest Airlines, which belongs to no global alliance. Other alliances may reach the route via connections, but no SkyTeam or Star Alliance carrier 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", "article_lookup"]}, "q20": {"question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Las Vegas?", "answer": "At Harry Reid International Airport, the Centurion Lounge in Concourse D offers complimentary food, cocktails, and a speakeasy-style bar, accessible to American Express Platinum and Centurion cardholders. Also in Concourse D, The Club LAS welcomes Priority Pass, LoungeKey, and day-pass guests with showers and a full bar. A second The Club LAS location in Terminal 3, Concourse E (across from Gate E2) provides similar amenities plus showers. United Club in the D Gates serves United premium-cabin and elite travelers with complimentary bar service and light snacks.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/harry-reid-international", "title": "Harry Reid International Airport LAS Lounges - LAS Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/harry-reid-international", "title": "Harry Reid International Airport LAS Lounges - LAS Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/LAS", "title": "American Express Lounges at Harry Reid International Airport | Amex US", "time_published": "2026-05-03T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/LAS/the-club-las-terminal-3-concourse-e-RP0rlqi270", "title": "The Club LAS at Harry Reid International Airport | Amex US", "time_published": "2026-05-02T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://harryreidairport.com/airport-services", "title": "Airport Services | Harry Reid International Airport", "favicon": "https://harryreidairport.com/favicon.ico?863b6b9bd52ec388"}]}, "q21": {"question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Las Vegas to San José del Cabo?", "answer": "On flights from Las Vegas to San José del Cabo, basic economy fares often exclude a free checked bag, while standard economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry-on. Premium cabins provide additional allowance. Always verify with your airline."}, "q22": {"question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Las Vegas to San José del Cabo?", "answer": "Flights from Las Vegas to San José del Cabo typically offer Economy and some carriers provide Premium Economy or recliner-style Business class. Flat-bed Business is not common on this route."}, "q23": {"question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies depend on the airline and fare type; flexible and premium cabin tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy typically does not."}}}}