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    "Key": "BOI-LAS",
    "orig": {
      "code": "BOI",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Boise",
      "fullCity": "Boise, Idaho",
      "airport": "Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "LAS",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Las Vegas",
      "fullCity": "Las Vegas, Nevada",
      "airport": "Harry Reid Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Boise to Las Vegas?",
        "answer": "The flight from Boise to Las Vegas is about 520 miles, with a typical nonstop duration of 1 hour 50 minutes. The return flight also takes about 1 hour 50 minutes, so there is no meaningful difference between directions.",
        "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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      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Boise to Las Vegas?",
        "answer": "Yes, Southwest and Alaska Airlines both fly non‑stop from Boise to Las Vegas. Southwest offers up to 87 weekly flights, and Alaska (operated by SkyWest) adds 24 more, with departures spread throughout the day on both carriers. All flights run daily, so you can fly any day of the week.",
        "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": [
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      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Las Vegas?",
        "answer": "Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) is about 5 miles south of downtown Las Vegas, with taxis and ride‑share services (Uber/Lyft) available outside baggage claim, often providing the quickest door‑to‑door trips. Rental cars are accessible via a free shuttle to the consolidated Rent‑A‑Car Center. Public buses and shared shuttles offer lower‑cost options, and the Vegas Loop provides a fast, dedicated ride to select destinations. Ride‑share and taxi are the most used for their convenience and speed, while the bus is the primary budget choice.",
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        "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"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Boise to Las Vegas?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Boise to Las Vegas are January (around $182), September ($197), and October ($198), while the most expensive months are May ($230), July ($228), and June ($227).",
        "methodology": "This seasonal price baseline is a 365-day daily curve of typical round-trip fares for the route, precomputed monthly in-house from Priceline's own air booking-summary archive (the same data that backs the site), not a third party. For each calendar day we take a representative round-trip fare — a blend of the 25th-percentile and average ticket price over the route's bookings — and Gaussian-smooth the series so it reads as a clean seasonal trend rather than day-to-day noise. Thin and international routes are neighbor-filled: the seasonal shape is borrowed from the nearest dense routes (by origin-and-destination great-circle distance) with the price level anchored to the route's own bookings, so a sparse route still shows a plausible curve. It reflects current fares and is refreshed monthly.",
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      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Boise to Las Vegas?",
        "answer": "For flights from Boise to Las Vegas, the optimal booking window is roughly 5 to 8 weeks before departure, when average fares bottom out around $128. Booking about 45 days out tends to yield the lowest single-day price at $126, while waiting until the last minute pushes fares above $200. Summer and holiday periods generally require booking on the earlier end of that range to avoid peak pricing.",
        "methodology": "This booking-window guidance comes from the same monthly in-house analysis of Priceline's own air booking-summary archive. It expresses the typical round-trip fare as a function of how many days before departure a trip is booked — from about 180 days out down to the day of departure — aggregating the route's bookings by advance-purchase days and Gaussian-smoothing the curve the same way as the seasonal baseline. From that curve we highlight the stretch of lead times with the lowest average fare as the suggested booking window. Thin and international routes are neighbor-filled from the nearest dense routes, with the price level anchored to the route's own bookings. It reflects current fares and is refreshed monthly.",
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      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Boise to Las Vegas?",
        "answer": "No nonstop red‑eye flights operate between Boise and Las Vegas. One connecting red‑eye itinerary was found, where the overnight leg is a Southwest flight from Denver to Las Vegas departing at 21:15 and arriving the same night at 22:15, reached via a Southwest flight from Boise to Denver with a layover of about 4 hours 55 minutes in Denver.",
        "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 Boise to Las Vegas?",
        "answer": "Southwest and Alaska Airlines (operated by SkyWest) fly nonstop from Boise to Las Vegas. Southwest operates up to 87 weekly flights with departures spread throughout the day, while Alaska offers about 24 weekly flights. Specific median fares aren't available for this route, but both carriers provide frequent daily service.",
        "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": [
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        ]
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Boise and Las Vegas?",
        "answer": "Common layovers for this route include Salt Lake City, Denver, Phoenix, and Seattle. These hubs offer broad connections and efficient transfers, keeping total travel time competitive."
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time arrivals on this route from Boise to Las Vegas?",
        "answer": "Southwest Airlines has the best on-time arrival rate at 84.0% with a 0.3% cancellation rate, while Alaska Airlines (operated by SkyWest) arrives on time 80.6% of the time with no 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.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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        ]
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Las Vegas?",
        "answer": "March to May and October to November offer pleasant temperatures and fewer visitors."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Boise to Las Vegas?",
        "answer": "For this domestic flight, bring a Real ID or passport, a payment method for bags, and any required vaccination certificates; no visa or proof of onward travel is needed."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Las Vegas?",
        "answer": "Harry Reid International Airport is the only commercial airport serving Las Vegas. It is located just south of the Strip and downtown, making it the convenient choice for all travellers."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field from the city center?",
        "answer": "Boise Airport (BOI) is about 3 miles south of downtown Boise, making for a quick trip. ValleyRide bus Route 3 runs along Vista Avenue every 30–60 minutes on weekdays (less often on weekends) and is the cheapest option. Ride-share and taxis are readily available and take roughly 10 minutes, while on-site parking is plentiful with an economy lot and a close-in garage. Driving yourself or taking a ride-share is typically the fastest and most popular choice.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boise%20City%20Airport",
            "title": "Boise City Airport",
            "time_published": "2025-03-02T22:51:46Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_Airport_Train",
            "title": "City Airport Train",
            "time_published": "2026-05-28T15:36:05Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_airport_rail_link_systems",
            "title": "List of airport rail link systems",
            "time_published": "2026-06-20T23:01:07Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mass%20media%20in%20Boise%2C%20Idaho",
            "title": "Mass media in Boise, Idaho",
            "time_published": "2026-04-26T22:21:49Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boise%20County%2C%20Idaho",
            "title": "Boise County, Idaho",
            "time_published": "2026-04-19T08:35:13Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Las Vegas airport?",
        "answer": "Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas does not have on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods, but there are several nearby hotels connected by shuttle. The closest options include the Best Western McCarran Inn and the Homewood Suites by Hilton, both offering free airport shuttles. For those on a budget, sleeping in the terminal is allowed, with the quietest spots being the hallway near the post office on Level 2 of Terminal 1 or the carpeted east end of that terminal.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "http://www.sleepinginairports.net/usa/lasvegas.htm",
            "title": "Las Vegas Airport Guide (LAS) - Sleeping in Airports",
            "time_published": "2026-05-15T16:10:23Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/las-vegas-airport-guide.htm",
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            "time_published": "2018-08-06T07:05:15Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://harryreidairport.com/newsroom/press-releases/holiday-travel-and-holiday-cheer",
            "title": "Holiday Travel and Holiday Cheer | Harry Reid International Airport",
            "time_published": "2025-12-16T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "http://www.harryreidairport.com/newsroom/press-releases/las-spring-break-travel-2026",
            "title": "LAS Spring Break Travel 2026 | Harry Reid International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-03-12T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McCarran_International_Airport",
            "title": "Harry Reid International Airport - Wikipedia",
            "time_published": "2003-07-07T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.harryreidairport.com/newsroom/press-releases/memorial-day-weekend-travel-tips",
            "title": "Memorial Day Weekend Travel Tips | Harry Reid International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-05-18T00:00:00Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Harry Reid Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "Harry Reid International Airport offers currency exchange counters alongside ATMs throughout the terminals. Prayer rooms or chapels are not mentioned in the available information, but the airport does provide free Wi‑Fi for passengers. The free Wi‑Fi is available in all terminals, though specific locations for currency exchange counters aren't detailed beyond being conveniently placed.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "http://harryreidairport.com/amenities",
            "title": "Amenities | Harry Reid International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry%20Reid%20International%20Airport",
            "title": "Harry Reid International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-30T22:39:45Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "http://harryreidairport.com/newsroom/news-articles/travel-tips-las-pre-flight-to-do-list?media_index_2kWN8ltnrIqdeoQebhii5G=2",
            "title": "Travel tips: LAS pre-flight to-do list | Harry Reid International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-02-24T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://www.faa.gov/AIR_TRAFFIC/FLIGHT_INFO/AERONAV/PROCEDURES/application/index.cfm?event=directory&directory=12EADF683CC0448A8F4FA5393A908308-LAS-NDBR&type=ndbr&nasrId=LAS",
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      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Boise to Las Vegas?",
        "answer": "The most common aircraft on the nonstop Boise–Las Vegas route are the Boeing 737-800 and 737 MAX 8, both operated by Southwest, along with the Embraer 175 flown by Alaska Airlines. The exact aircraft can vary by day and flight, and one-stop itineraries through Denver, Seattle, Phoenix, or other hubs introduce additional types like the 737-900, 737 MAX 9, and Airbus A320-family jets. Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available across these aircraft, though the specific offerings differ by airline and individual 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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      },
      "q18": {
        "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Boise to Las Vegas?",
        "answer": "The only alliance with a nonstop member on Boise–Las Vegas is oneworld, via Alaska Airlines (operated by SkyWest). Southwest also flies the route but belongs to no airline 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": [
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      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Boise?",
        "answer": "Boise Airport currently lacks major airline-branded lounges like Delta Sky Club, United Club, or American Admirals Club, and there are no widely known independent lounges such as Priority Pass or Plaza Premium. While some online sources may reference a generic “Boise Airport Lounge,” no verifiable details about such a facility—including its name, location, or features—are available. Travelers seeking lounge access will likely need to rely on airline-specific day passes or memberships that are not supported at this airport.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://www.lufthansa.com/lhg/rs/en/dest/cy/boise",
            "title": "Flight to Boise (BOI) | Lufthansa",
            "time_published": "2023-11-10T00:00:00Z"
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          {
            "url": "https://lufthansa.com/lhg/us/en/o-d/cy-cy/dublin-boise",
            "title": "Flight from Dublin to Boise (DUB-BOI) | Lufthansa",
            "time_published": "2023-11-10T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america",
            "title": "United States Of America | Priority Pass",
            "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://qantas.com/fr/en/qantas-experience/at-the-airport/airport-lounges/all-qantas-airport-lounges/airport-lounge-locations.html/mel/international-business-lounge.html",
            "title": "Airport lounge locations | Qantas"
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            "url": "http://qantas.com/fi/en/qantas-experience/at-the-airport/airport-lounges/all-qantas-airport-lounges/airport-lounge-locations.html/jfk/American%20Airlines%20Flagship%20Lounge.html",
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        ]
      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Boise to Las Vegas?",
        "answer": "On domestic flights from Boise to Las Vegas, baggage rules depend on the airline and fare. Basic economy often excludes a carry‑on and charges for checked bags, while standard economy typically includes a carry‑on but charges for checked luggage. Premium fares may include both."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Boise to Las Vegas?",
        "answer": "Boise to Las Vegas flights typically offer Economy class only; Premium Economy and flat‑bed Business are not common on this short domestic route."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and higher cabins often allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy typically does not."
      }
    }
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