{"response": {"Key": "LAS-SJO", "orig": {"code": "LAS", "type": "airport", "city": "Las Vegas", "fullCity": "Las Vegas, Nevada", "airport": "Harry Reid Intl Airport"}, "dest": {"code": "SJO", "type": "airport", "city": "San José", "fullCity": "San José, Costa Rica", "airport": "Juan Santamaría Intl Airport"}, "faq": {"q1": {"question": "Are there any direct flights from Las Vegas to San José?", "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Las Vegas (LAS) to San José (SJO). The most common one-stop routings connect through Houston (IAH) on United or through Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) or Miami (MIA) on American, with typical total travel times around 12½ hours. American tends to offer the lowest fares, with median prices around $692 and some itineraries starting near $463.", "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. Stop counts, connecting hubs, and per-airline prices are drawn from a large sample of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. We group those fares by number of stops, by the hub airport a connection routes through, and by operating airline, and report each group's share of the sample alongside its lowest and median price. 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": ["route_airlines", "flight_schedule", "route_options", "redeye_flights"]}, "q3": {"question": "What are the ground transportation options in San José?", "answer": "From Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to downtown San José, licensed taxis are available at the terminal and accept both colónes and US dollars; a special orange airport taxi service is the fastest door-to-door option. Public buses run 24 hours a day with departures roughly every 10 minutes during working hours, making them the most-used and most affordable choice. Ride-share services like Uber operate in the area, though they may face restrictions at the airport. Car rentals are also available, but traffic and parking in the city center can be challenging.", "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 Las Vegas to San José?", "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Las Vegas to San José are May, April, and September, with average fares around $555, $593, and $597 respectively. The most expensive months are December, March, and January, when average prices climb to $813, $718, and $709.", "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?", "answer": "For flights from Las Vegas to San José, the best fares are usually found when booking 7 to 10 weeks ahead, with an average price around $564. The single cheapest day to book is about 70 days before departure, while last‑minute bookings (within two weeks) can cost $50 more. During summer and holiday peaks, fares rise across all lead times, so it's wise to lean toward the earlier side of that window.", "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?", "answer": "No nonstop red‑eye flights operate from Las Vegas to San José. Connecting itineraries whose long leg is an overnight flight do exist: American Airlines departs LAS at 11:30 PM, arrives in Miami at 7:26 AM (same night into early hours), then connects; Southwest departs LAS at 10:50 PM, arrives in Orlando at 6:20 AM (same night into early hours), then connects. Both arrivals land in the early hours, not the next morning.", "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?", "answer": "There is no nonstop service from Las Vegas to San José, Costa Rica. The most common one-stop connecting patterns are via Houston (IAH) on United, Houston Hobby (HOU) on Southwest, and Miami (MIA) on American, with United offering the most daily options. Other carriers like Avianca (via San Salvador), JetBlue (via New York JFK), and additional American connections via Dallas/Fort Worth also appear but with less frequency. Fares for these connecting itineraries vary widely by carrier and season, so checking current prices is recommended.", "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?", "answer": "Common layover hubs include Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, and Miami. They offer frequent connections, efficient transfers, and keep total travel time competitive, with Miami providing the most direct routing."}, "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, ideal for avoiding rain and peak crowds."}, "q11": {"question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Las Vegas to San José?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months, proof of onward or return travel, and a payment method for baggage. U.S. citizens do not need a visa for stays under 90 days, and no vaccination certificate is currently required."}, "q12": {"question": "Which airport should I use in San José?", "answer": "San José has one commercial airport, Juan Santamaría International Airport, located about 17 km northwest of downtown. It serves all international and domestic flights and is the only option for arriving in the city."}, "q13": {"question": "How do I get to Harry Reid Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "Harry Reid International Airport is about 5 miles south of downtown Las Vegas. Public buses run to the airport, and shared shuttle vans offer door‑to‑door service from hotels. Ride‑share apps like Uber and Lyft pick up in the parking garages, while taxis are available outside baggage claim at both terminals. Driving is straightforward with parking at both terminals; the fastest and most popular option is a taxi or ride‑share, which takes 10–20 minutes depending on traffic.", "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 airport?", "answer": "San José's Juan Santamaría International Airport does not have on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods. Travelers can find nearby hotels such as the Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall and Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport, both located within a couple of miles and offering shuttle services. Inside the terminal, limited seating and some couches are available, but for a proper rest, the adjacent hotels are the best option.", "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"}]}, "q17": {"question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Las Vegas to San José?", "answer": "There is no nonstop service between Las Vegas and San José, so all flights connect. The most common aircraft on the longer leg are the Boeing 737 MAX 8 (via Houston, Dallas/Fort Worth, Miami, or Orlando on United, American, or Southwest) and the Airbus A320-200 Neo (via Los Angeles or San Salvador on Avianca), with the Airbus A321-200 Neo also appearing on some routings. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline; Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these types.", "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?", "answer": "There is no nonstop service from Las Vegas to San José; connecting itineraries are offered by Star Alliance members United, Avianca, Air Canada, and Copa, by oneworld members American and Alaska, and by SkyTeam's Aeromexico. Southwest and JetBlue also serve the route but belong to no alliance.", "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. Stop counts, connecting hubs, and per-airline prices are drawn from a large sample of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. We group those fares by number of stops, by the hub airport a connection routes through, and by operating airline, and report each group's share of the sample alongside its lowest and median price.", "toolsUsed": ["route_airlines", "route_options"]}, "q20": {"question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Las Vegas?", "answer": "At Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), the best lounge options for your departure include the American Express Centurion Lounge in Concourse D, accessible to Platinum Card and Centurion members with complimentary food, cocktails, and a speakeasy-style Sidecar bar. Also in Concourse D, the United Club welcomes United Club members, first/business class passengers, and Star Alliance Gold elites, offering bar service, snacks, and Wi-Fi. The Club LAS in Terminal 3, Concourse E, accepts Priority Pass and day passes, featuring showers, a full bar, and light bites. In Concourse D, the Capital One Lounge is available to Venture X and Venture X Business cardholders, providing a modern space to relax and recharge.", "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?", "answer": "On flights from Las Vegas to San José, baggage rules depend on the airline and fare class. Basic economy tickets typically do not include a checked bag, while standard international economy fares usually allow one checked bag and a carry-on. Premium cabins offer higher allowances."}, "q22": {"question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Las Vegas to San José?", "answer": "Flights from Las Vegas to San José typically offer Economy and may include flat-bed Business class on some routes, but Premium Economy is uncommon."}, "q23": {"question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and premium tickets usually allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy generally does not."}}}}