{"response": {"Key": "MCO-SJD", "orig": {"code": "MCO", "type": "airport", "city": "Orlando", "fullCity": "Orlando, Florida", "airport": "Orlando 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": {"q3": {"question": "What are the ground transportation options in San José del Cabo?", "answer": "At San José del Cabo airport, shared shuttle vans and private SUVs, vans, Sprinters, and motor coaches are available for booking online to resorts, villas, or the city center. Taxis and ride‑share services also operate, but pre‑arranged private transfers are the most popular and reliable option. There is no mass‑transit rail or public bus link directly to the city center. Car rentals are available on‑site with ample parking, though the fastest door‑to‑door trip is typically a pre‑booked private vehicle.", "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 Orlando to San José del Cabo?", "answer": "The cheapest time to fly from Orlando to San José del Cabo is in October, with average fares around $557, followed by February and November at about $585. The most expensive months are June and May, averaging $744 and $726, with December also pricey at $719.", "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 Orlando to San José del Cabo?", "answer": "For flights from Orlando to San José del Cabo, the best time to book is roughly 6 to 9 weeks ahead, with the lowest average fares around $607 at 55 days out. Booking very late, within two weeks of departure, can push prices above $700, while booking more than six months early also tends to be less favorable. During peak summer and holiday periods, demand may shift the ideal window slightly earlier, so aiming for 8 to 12 weeks ahead can help secure better rates.", "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 Orlando to San José del Cabo?", "answer": "No nonstop red-eye flights operate from Orlando to San José del Cabo. The only connecting red-eye itinerary found is on Aeromexico, with the overnight leg departing Orlando at 9:18 PM and arriving in Mexico City at 10:55 PM the same night (a 3h37m flight), followed by a long layover before the onward flight to San José del Cabo.", "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 Orlando to San José del Cabo?", "answer": "There is no nonstop service from Orlando to San José del Cabo; the route requires a connection. American Airlines via Dallas/Fort Worth and United Airlines via Houston Intercontinental are the most frequent one-stop options, each operating around ten daily connections. Southwest Airlines also offers connections via Houston Hobby, with about four daily itineraries. Other carriers like Alaska Airlines (via Seattle or San Diego) and Aeromexico (via Mexico City) provide occasional service. No per-carrier fare data is available for 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 Orlando and San José del Cabo?", "answer": "Common layovers include Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, Phoenix and Denver, which offer efficient transfers and broad connections for this route."}, "q10": {"question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to San José del Cabo?", "answer": "November to April offers sunny, warm days with low humidity and fewer tourists outside the holiday peaks."}, "q11": {"question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Orlando to San José del Cabo?", "answer": "You need a valid passport book for international travel; U.S. citizens do not need a visa for Mexico but must complete a Mexico Visitor’s Permit (FMM). Bring proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for baggage, and any required vaccination certificates."}, "q12": {"question": "Which airport should I use in San José del Cabo?", "answer": "San José del Cabo has one airport, Los Cabos International Airport (SJD), which serves both San José del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas. It is located about 8 miles north of downtown San José del Cabo and handles all commercial flights to the region."}, "q13": {"question": "How do I get to Orlando Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From downtown Orlando, the cheapest way to reach Orlando International Airport (MCO) is by public bus, though it takes longer and requires a transfer. Shared shuttle vans and ride‑share services like Uber or Lyft offer a more direct door‑to‑terminal trip, while taxis are also available but typically cost more than ride‑share. Driving yourself is straightforward via the Beachline Expressway, with both garage and economy parking on‑site. Ride‑share is the most popular option for its balance of convenience and cost, while the bus is the most budget‑friendly.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlando_International_Airport", "title": "Orlando International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-30T20:55:24Z"}, {"url": "https://www.orlandoairports.net/", "title": "Orlando International Airport (MCO)", "time_published": "2026-07-20T08:27:21Z"}, {"url": "https://orlandoairports.net/getting-around-mco", "title": "Orlando International Airport (MCO)", "time_published": "2026-07-20T08:27:21Z"}, {"url": "https://faa.gov/sfb", "title": "Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) | Federal Aviation Administration", "favicon": "https://faa.gov/themes/custom/faa/favicon.png"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlando_Executive_Airport", "title": "Orlando Executive Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-06T09:34:09Z"}]}, "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 inside the terminal. However, there are nearby hotels that offer shuttle service, providing convenient access for travelers needing rest.", "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 through Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico, likely located in the public areas of Terminals 1 and 2. Free Wi‑Fi is available throughout the terminal buildings. Prayer rooms or chapels are not specifically mentioned in the available information.", "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"}]}, "q16": {"question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Orlando and San José del Cabo airports?", "answer": "Orlando International Airport (MCO) provides a fully accessible facility with barrier-free paths, elevators, companion care restrooms with adult changing tables, a Sunflower Program for hidden disabilities, and a sensory room for travelers with sensory sensitivities. Mobility assistance can be pre-arranged by contacting your airline at least 48 hours in advance. Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) offers ADA-compliant wheelchair and mobility assistance, with pre-arrangement recommended through your airline or by calling the airport at +52(624)146-5113 for personalized support.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://www.orlandoairports.net/", "title": "Orlando International Airport (MCO)", "time_published": "2026-07-20T08:27:21Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlando_International_Airport", "title": "Orlando International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-30T20:55:24Z"}, {"url": "https://www.orlandoairports.net/getting-around-mco/accessibility/", "title": "Accessibility - Orlando International Airport (MCO)", "time_published": "2015-08-10T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://faa.gov/sfb", "title": "Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) | Federal Aviation Administration", "favicon": "https://faa.gov/themes/custom/faa/favicon.png"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlando%20International%20Airport", "title": "Orlando International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-30T15:50:57Z"}, {"url": "https://www.loscabosairport.com/services/", "title": "SJD Special Services at Los Cabos International Airport & FBO", "time_published": "2023-11-25T17:40:30Z"}, {"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/Assistance%20for%20airline%20passengers%20with%20disabilities", "title": "Assistance for airline passengers with disabilities", "time_published": "2025-09-29T17:44:25Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shahid_Sadooghi_Airport", "title": "Shahid Sadooghi Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-06T00:15:12Z"}, {"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"}]}, "q17": {"question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Orlando to San José del Cabo?", "answer": "There is no nonstop service from Orlando to San José del Cabo, so all flights connect. The most common long-leg aircraft are the Airbus A321-100 (primarily via Dallas/Fort Worth on American), the Boeing 737-800 (via Houston on United or via Dallas/Fort Worth on American), and the Airbus A320-100 (also via Houston on United). Other types that appear include the Airbus A321-200 Neo, Boeing 737-900, 737 MAX 9, 737 MAX 8, and 737-800 on various one-stop routings, though the exact aircraft can vary by day and airline. Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these modern narrowbody jets, but specific amenities depend on the carrier and individual aircraft configuration.", "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 Orlando to San José del Cabo?", "answer": "Flights from Orlando to San José del Cabo are connecting only. American Airlines and Alaska Airlines (both oneworld), United Airlines (Star Alliance), and Aeroméxico (SkyTeam) operate one-stop itineraries on this route, while Southwest also serves it but belongs 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.", "toolsUsed": ["route_airlines"]}, "q20": {"question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Orlando?", "answer": "Orlando International Airport (MCO) has a Delta Sky Club in Terminal B, Airside 4, accessible to Delta One, SkyTeam premium cabin passengers, and Diamond/Platinum/Gold Medallion members, plus eligible credit card holders — it offers a full bar and hot food. The Club MCO operates two locations: one in Terminal A, Airside 1 and another in Terminal B, Airside 4, both open 5:00 AM–10:00 PM (with a 2.5-hour pre-departure access window from May 2026), featuring complimentary drinks and a children's play area; access is via Priority Pass, LoungeKey, or a day pass. Terminal C houses a Plaza Premium Lounge, open 7:00 AM–9:00 PM, with a spa and shower facilities, available through Priority Pass or by paying at the door.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/MCO", "title": "American Express Lounges at Orlando International Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png"}, {"url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-ca/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/MCO", "title": "American Express Lounges at Orlando International Airport | Amex CA", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png"}, {"url": "https://www.orlandoairports.net/", "title": "Orlando International Airport (MCO)", "time_published": "2026-07-20T08:27:21Z"}, {"url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/orlando-international", "title": "Orlando International Airport MCO Lounges - MCO Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://my.prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c"}, {"url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/orlando-international/mco2-the-club-mco-gates-1-29", "title": "The Club MCO (Gates 1-29) MCO AIRPORT Terminal A Concourse 1 Orlando International | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"}]}, "q21": {"question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Orlando to San José del Cabo?", "answer": "Baggage rules on Orlando–San José del Cabo flights differ by airline and fare class. Basic economy tickets may restrict carry‑on to a personal item and exclude checked bags, while standard economy typically includes one checked bag and a full carry‑on. Premium fares offer additional weight and piece allowances."}, "q22": {"question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Orlando to San José del Cabo?", "answer": "Flights from Orlando to San José del Cabo typically offer Economy, 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 differ by carrier; premium fares and elite status often allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy tickets generally do not."}}}}