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    "Key": "MCO-SJU",
    "orig": {
      "code": "MCO",
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      "city": "Orlando",
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      "code": "SJU",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "San Juan",
      "fullCity": "San Juan, Puerto Rico",
      "airport": "Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport"
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    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Orlando to San Juan?",
        "answer": "Nonstop flights from Orlando to San Juan cover about 1,190 miles and typically take 2 hours and 55 minutes. The return leg is slightly longer, at 3 hours and 10 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.",
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      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in San Juan?",
        "answer": "From Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) to the city center, taxis and ride‑share services are the fastest and most‑used options, with a trip of 4–7 miles to districts like Condado or Old San Juan. Public buses (AMA) run on several routes for just $0.75, but they are slower and less frequent, with limited Sunday service. Rental cars are available at the airport and offer flexibility for exploring beyond the city, though parking in Old San Juan can be tight. A shuttle or private transfer is also an option, but taxis and ride‑shares remain the go‑to for most travelers.",
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            "title": "List of the busiest airports in Puerto Rico",
            "time_published": "2025-09-20T07:52:17Z"
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            "title": "Puerto Rico Metropolitan Bus Authority",
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      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Orlando to San Juan?",
        "answer": "The cheapest time to fly from Orlando to San Juan is late summer through early fall, with the lowest average fares in August at $297, September at $309, and October at $331. The most expensive months are December at $544, March at $494, and January at $481.",
        "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.",
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      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Orlando to San Juan?",
        "answer": "For flights from Orlando to San Juan, the optimal booking window is about 9 to 11 weeks before departure, when fares average around $378. Booking too late can push prices above $500, and while summer and holiday periods typically require booking a bit earlier, the core 2–3 month window generally offers the best value.",
        "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.",
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      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Orlando to San Juan?",
        "answer": "Yes, overnight red‑eye flights are available from Orlando (MCO) to San Juan (SJU). Southwest, Frontier, and JetBlue all operate nonstop red‑eyes on this route. Southwest runs up to 17 weekly red‑eyes daily with departures around 9:05 PM, 9:55 PM, and 10:45 PM; Frontier has 11 weekly red‑eyes daily departing around 9:10 PM and 11:40 PM; and JetBlue offers 5 weekly red‑eyes Wednesday through Sunday departing around 10:15 PM. These flights are all short enough that they land the same night, typically before midnight.",
        "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.",
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      "q7": {
        "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Orlando to San Juan?",
        "answer": "Southwest, JetBlue, and Frontier operate nonstop flights from Orlando to San Juan. Southwest flies the route most frequently, with about 190 weekly departures and a typical fare around $325. JetBlue offers about 99 weekly flights at a median fare near $298, while Frontier runs roughly 67 weekly flights and is the low-fare leader at around $236.",
        "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.",
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      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Orlando and San Juan?",
        "answer": "Common layover cities include Miami, Charlotte, and Atlanta, which offer frequent connections and efficient transfers, keeping total travel time competitive. Miami provides the most direct routing with the shortest flight time to San Juan, while Charlotte and Atlanta serve as major hubs with extensive networks and minimal backtracking."
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Orlando to San Juan?",
        "answer": "JetBlue (B6) leads with 80.9% on-time departures and a 0.1% cancellation rate, while Southwest (WN) shows 72.7% on-time and 0.3% cancellations. Frontier (F9) trails at 70.9% on-time departures with 1.2% cancellations.",
        "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.",
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      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to San Juan?",
        "answer": "Mid-December to April offers dry, sunny weather and comfortable temperatures, avoiding hurricane season and peak crowds."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Orlando to San Juan?",
        "answer": "Bring a Real ID or passport, no visa needed for Puerto Rico as a U.S. territory; have a payment method for bags and any required health documents."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in San Juan?",
        "answer": "San Juan has one main commercial airport, Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, which serves all scheduled flights to the city."
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at San Juan airport?",
        "answer": "San Juan Airport (SJU) has an on‑site hotel located within the terminal complex, so you don't need a shuttle to reach it. A number of nearby hotels in the Isla Verde area, like the Residence Inn, are just a short drive or complimentary shuttle ride away.",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luis_Mu%C3%B1oz_Mar%C3%ADn_International_Airport",
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            "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/san-juan-airport-guide.htm",
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            "url": "https://www.marriott.com/es/en-us/hotels/sjurv-residence-inn-san-juan-isla-verde/overview/",
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      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Orlando and San Juan airports?",
        "answer": "Orlando International Airport (MCO) provides barrier-free paths, accessible services throughout the facility, companion care restrooms with adult changing tables, a sensory room for travelers with sensory sensitivities, and participates in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program. Passengers can request mobility assistance from their airline, ideally at least 48 hours before travel, and use curbside check-in or accessible ground transportation with vehicle lifts. At San Juan's Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU), accessibility details are less publicly detailed, but as a major U.S. airport it complies with federal accessibility requirements, and travelers should contact their airline in advance for wheelchair or mobility assistance and to confirm availability of any children's play areas.",
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            "time_published": "2026-07-20T08:27:21Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-07-30T20:55:24Z"
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            "url": "https://www.orlandoairports.net/getting-around-mco/accessibility/",
            "title": "Accessibility - Orlando International Airport (MCO)",
            "time_published": "2015-08-10T00:00:00Z"
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      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Orlando to San Juan?",
        "answer": "The most common nonstop aircraft on flights from Orlando to San Juan are the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 family, with JetBlue operating A320s and A220s, and Southwest using 737-800s and 737 MAX 8s. Frontier also flies the route, though its specific aircraft type isn't publicly listed. On connecting itineraries, the same 737 and A320 families dominate the longer legs, typically via Miami, Baltimore, or Fort Lauderdale. Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these aircraft, though the exact amenities depend on the airline and specific plane.",
        "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.",
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      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Orlando?",
        "answer": "Orlando International Airport (MCO) has several lounge options. Delta Sky Club is in Terminal B, Airside 4, accessible to Delta One, SkyTeam premium cabin, or elite members, and features a full bar and showers. The Club MCO lounges are in Terminal A, Airside 1 (Gates 1-29) and Terminal B, Airside 4, open to Priority Pass, LoungeKey, or day-pass holders, with complimentary drinks and a children’s play area. Plaza Premium Lounge is in Terminal C, also via Priority Pass or day pass, and offers a spa experience. An additional The Club MCO location in Terminal C and a spa in Terminal B, Concourse 3 round out the options, all with typical amenities like Wi-Fi and refreshments.",
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      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Orlando to San Juan?",
        "answer": "Baggage allowance on Orlando–San Juan flights depends on the airline and fare type. Basic economy often restricts checked bags and may limit carry-ons to a personal item, while standard economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry-on. Premium cabins offer greater allowances."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Orlando to San Juan?",
        "answer": "Flights from Orlando to San Juan typically offer Economy class, with some airlines providing Premium Economy and flat-bed Business class on select routes."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and premium cabin tickets typically allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy usually does not."
      }
    }
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