{"response": {"Key": "MDE-SJU", "orig": {"code": "MDE", "type": "airport", "city": "Medellín", "fullCity": "Medellín, Colombia", "airport": "Medellin Jose Maria Cordova"}, "dest": {"code": "SJU", "type": "airport", "city": "San Juan", "fullCity": "San Juan, Puerto Rico", "airport": "Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport"}, "faq": {"q0": {"question": "What is the typical flight duration from Medellín to San Juan?", "answer": "The flight from Medellín to San Juan is about 1,060 miles. Nonstop service takes around 2 hours 51 minutes, while the return leg is slightly shorter at about 2 hours 44 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 Medellín to San Juan?", "answer": "Yes, Avianca and JetBlue both fly nonstop from Medellín (MDE) to San Juan (SJU), each operating daily. Avianca runs one flight a day departing around 11:30 AM, while JetBlue offers up to eight daily departures spread across the early-to-mid afternoon, with a typical flight time of about 2 hours 50 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 Juan?", "answer": "From Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) to San Juan's city center, taxis and ride-share services like Uber are the most popular and fastest options, taking about 10 to 15 minutes to reach areas like Condado or Old San Juan. The Metropolitan Bus Authority (AMA) offers public bus service with routes connecting the airport to various parts of the metro area, though it is less frequent and slower. Car rentals are also available at the airport for those who prefer to drive. Taxis and ride-shares are generally the most used due to their convenience and directness.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luis_Mu%C3%B1oz_Mar%C3%ADn_International_Airport", "title": "Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-21T20:24:02Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List%20of%20the%20busiest%20airports%20in%20Puerto%20Rico", "title": "List of the busiest airports in Puerto Rico", "time_published": "2025-09-20T07:52:17Z"}, {"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_of_the_busiest_airports_in_Puerto_Rico", "title": "List of the busiest airports in Puerto Rico", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2025-09-20T07:52:17Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puerto%20Rico%20Metropolitan%20Bus%20Authority", "title": "Puerto Rico Metropolitan Bus Authority", "time_published": "2026-01-08T02:20:19Z"}]}, "q6": {"question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Medellín to San Juan?", "answer": "No overnight / red-eye flights are available from Medellín to San Juan — neither nonstop nor connecting itineraries with a red-eye long leg operate 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 Medellín to San Juan?", "answer": "JetBlue and Avianca fly nonstop from Medellín to San Juan. JetBlue operates up to 56 weekly flights, with a median fare around $5,918. Avianca offers 7 weekly flights, with a median fare around $413.", "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 Medellín and San Juan?", "answer": "Common layover cities for this route include Panama City, Bogotá, and Miami. Panama City offers efficient connections via Copa Airlines and visa-free transit for many nationalities. Bogotá provides frequent flights and broad domestic and international links. Miami serves as a major U.S. hub with extensive Caribbean connections, though transit may require a U.S. visa or ESTA."}, "q10": {"question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to San Juan?", "answer": "December to April offers sunny skies, low humidity, and smaller crowds outside the holiday peak."}, "q11": {"question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Medellín to San Juan?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months, any required visa or ESTA for U.S. entry, proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for baggage, and any necessary vaccination or health documents."}, "q12": {"question": "Which airport should I use in San Juan?", "answer": "Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport is the sole commercial airport serving San Juan. It is located about 3 miles southeast of downtown and handles all domestic and international flights."}, "q13": {"question": "How do I get to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova from the city center?", "answer": "The airport is about a 30-minute drive from Medellín.  Buses and shared shuttle vans run from the city center to the airport; taxis and ride‑share services are also available and are the most popular option for convenience, though they cost more.  Driving yourself is possible with parking on‑site, but traffic can be unpredictable.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/José_María_Córdova_International_Airport", "title": "José María Córdova International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-19T12:06:25Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1356775606&title=Jos%C3%A9_Mar%C3%ADa_C%C3%B3rdova_International_Airport", "title": "José María Córdova International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2004-08-17T15:27:57Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9%20Mar%C3%ADa%20C%C3%B3rdova%20International%20Airport", "title": "José María Córdova International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-28T11:50:41Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?id=1356775606&page=Jos%C3%A9_Mar%C3%ADa_C%C3%B3rdova_International_Airport&title=Special:CiteThisPage&wpFormIdentifier=titleform", "title": "Cite This Page", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List%20of%20the%20busiest%20airports%20in%20Colombia", "title": "List of the busiest airports in Colombia", "time_published": "2026-04-19T17:53:02Z"}]}, "q14": {"question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at San Juan airport?", "answer": "San Juan Airport (SJU) has a hotel right on airport grounds, the San Juan Airport Hotel, located inside Terminal D, landside, without needing a shuttle. If that's not suitable, several nearby hotels like the Residence Inn San Juan Isla Verde are a short shuttle ride away. The airport also has fee-based lounges for resting, but no capsule hotels or sleeping pods.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luis_Mu%C3%B1oz_Mar%C3%ADn_International_Airport", "title": "Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-21T20:24:02Z"}, {"url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/san-juan-airport-guide.htm", "title": "San Juan Airport Guide (SJU) - 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": "2018-10-02T00:00:36Z"}, {"url": "https://activities.marriott.com/north-america/puerto-rico/utuado/activities/departure_from_old_san_juan_to_san_juan_sju_airport_by_minibus-XPVY9Q?property=PSEAL", "title": "Departure from Old San Juan to San Juan SJU Airport by Minibus", "time_published": "2026-04-10T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://activities.marriott.com/north-america/puerto-rico/san-juan/activities/san_juan_luxury_private_round_trip_transfer_sju_airport_cruise_pier_hotel-X48MR8?property=SJUXR", "title": "San Juan Luxury Private Round-Trip Transfer: SJU Airport - Cruise Pier - Hotel", "time_published": "2026-05-04T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luis%20Mu%C3%B1oz%20Mar%C3%ADn%20International%20Airport", "title": "Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-23T21:46:13Z"}, {"url": "https://www.marriott.com/es/en-us/hotels/sjurv-residence-inn-san-juan-isla-verde/overview/", "title": "Hotels San Juan Isla Verde Carolina, Puerto Rico | Residence Inn", "time_published": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z"}]}, "q17": {"question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Medellín to San Juan?", "answer": "Nonstop flights from Medellín to San Juan typically use an Airbus A320-100, operated by Avianca or JetBlue. Connecting itineraries most often route through Bogotá on Avianca Airbus A320-family aircraft (A320-200neo, A320-100, A319), or through Panama City on Copa Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8, 737 MAX 9, and 737-800. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, but these narrowbody Airbus and Boeing types dominate the route.", "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 Medellín to San Juan?", "answer": "Avianca (Star Alliance) and JetBlue (no alliance) fly nonstop from Medellín to San Juan. One-stop itineraries also bring in Copa Airlines (Star Alliance, via Panama City), American Airlines (oneworld, via Miami), and United (Star Alliance, via Houston), so Star Alliance and oneworld are the alliances on this route; JetBlue is a non-allied carrier.", "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 Medellín?", "answer": "At Medellín's José María Córdova International Airport (MDE), there are two main independent lounge options: The Lounge Medellin in the domestic terminal and The Lounge Medellin International in the international terminal. Both are accessible via Priority Pass, and the international lounge offers showers and a children's room, while the domestic one has complimentary day beds. Additionally, Harmony Lounge Nacional and Harmony Lounge Internacional provide alternative spaces, with the international Harmony Lounge available for pre-booking. Entry is typically available to business class passengers, elite status holders, or through lounge membership programs and day passes, with a maximum stay of four hours.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/MDE/The-Lounge-Medellin-Domestic-Terminal-KQlpb8y4sO", "title": "The Lounge Medellin at José María Córdova International Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png"}, {"url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/MDE/The-Lounge-Medellin-International-International-Terminal-BYzRp1Irxl", "title": "The Lounge Medellin International at José María Córdova International Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png"}, {"url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/colombia/jose-maria-cordova-international", "title": "José María Córdova International Airport MDE Lounges - MDE Airport Guide and lounges.  | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/José_María_Córdova_International_Airport", "title": "José María Córdova International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-19T12:06:25Z"}, {"url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/colombia/jose-maria-cordova-international", "title": "José María Córdova International Airport MDE Lounges - MDE Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://my.prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c", "time_published": "2024-11-05T16:20:09Z"}]}, "q21": {"question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Medellín to San Juan?", "answer": "Baggage rules depend on the airline and fare type. Basic economy often excludes a free checked bag and may restrict carry‑on to a personal item only. Standard international economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry‑on, while premium fares offer more generous allowances."}, "q22": {"question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Medellín to San Juan?", "answer": "Flights from Medellín to San Juan typically offer Economy and flat-bed Business class; Premium Economy is uncommon on this route."}, "q23": {"question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies depend on the airline and fare class; flexible tickets and premium cabins typically allow same‑day changes or standby, while basic or restricted fares usually do not."}}}}