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    "orig": {
      "code": "HNL",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Honolulu",
      "fullCity": "Honolulu, Hawaii",
      "airport": "Daniel K Inouye Intl Airport"
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      "code": "OGG",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Kahului",
      "fullCity": "Kahului, Hawaii",
      "airport": "Kahului Intl Airport"
    },
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      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Honolulu to Kahului?",
        "answer": "The flight from Honolulu to Kahului is about 100 miles and typically takes 43 minutes. The return flight also takes about 43 minutes, so there is no meaningful difference in duration between the two 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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      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Kahului?",
        "answer": "At Kahului Airport, rental cars are the most popular option, with several agencies on-site and just a short walk from baggage claim; advance booking is strongly recommended. Taxis and ride shares like Uber and Lyft are readily available at the designated pick-up areas. For a budget-friendly choice, the Maui Bus public transit system stops at the airport and connects to Kahului and other destinations, though service is limited. There is no rail or shuttle to a city center, as Kahului is spread out, but a car is fastest for reaching most points. Most travelers rent a car to explore the island freely.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://airports.hawaii.gov/ogg/airport-map/",
            "title": "Kahului Airport (OGG)",
            "time_published": "2016-08-01T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://airports.hawaii.gov/ogg/frequently-asked-questions",
            "title": "Frequently Asked Questions | Kahului Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kahului_Airport",
            "title": "Kahului Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-07-06T04:15:02Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kahului%20Airport",
            "title": "Kahului Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-28T05:15:33Z"
          },
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      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Honolulu to Kahului?",
        "answer": "The cheapest time to fly from Honolulu to Kahului is during the low season months of January, February, September, and October, with average fares around $144–156. The most expensive months are July, June, and December, when average prices rise to $170–179.",
        "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 Honolulu to Kahului?",
        "answer": "For Honolulu to Kahului, the best fares come when booking roughly 4 to 6 weeks ahead, averaging about $130. The single cheapest day to book is around 30 days before departure, while booking far out (over 4 months ahead) can push prices up toward $187. For summer or holiday travel, expect to book a bit earlier than the usual window since demand tends to tighten availability and raise prices.",
        "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 Honolulu to Kahului?",
        "answer": "Yes, Hawaiian Airlines operates nonstop red-eye flights from Honolulu to Kahului, with two nightly departures around 9:23 PM and 9:30 PM daily. These short inter-island hops land the same night, 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.",
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      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Honolulu to Kahului?",
        "answer": "Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines operate nonstop from Honolulu to Kahului. Hawaiian offers around 256 weekly flights, Southwest about 174 weekly flights. Both carriers fly daily with departures spread throughout the day from early morning to evening. Specific fares for this route are not provided in the available data, but these two airlines dominate the nonstop 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.",
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      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time arrivals on this route from Honolulu to Kahului?",
        "answer": "On this route, Southwest arrives on time 95.5% of the time with a 0.6% cancellation rate, making it the most reliable carrier, while Hawaiian arrives on time 89.4% of the time with a 0.7% cancellation rate.",
        "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 Kahului?",
        "answer": "April to May and September to November offer warm, dry weather and fewer visitors."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Honolulu to Kahului?",
        "answer": "For this domestic Hawaii flight, bring a Real ID or passport, a payment method for bags and any required health documents; no visa or proof of onward travel is needed."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Kahului?",
        "answer": "Kahului Airport is the only airport serving the city. It is located about 4 miles east of downtown Kahului and provides easy access to popular attractions like the Road to Hana and Haleakalā National Park."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Daniel K Inouye Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Honolulu, you can reach Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) via TheBus (routes W and 42), the Skyline rail system (Lelepaua station), ride‑share, taxis, or driving and parking on‑site. TheBus and Skyline are the most affordable options, with frequent service and a combined travel time of roughly 30–45 minutes, while ride‑share and taxis offer door‑to‑terminal convenience at a higher cost. Driving yourself is also possible, with both short‑term and long‑term parking available at the airport.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://airports.hawaii.gov/hnl/getting-to-from/ground-transportation/",
            "title": "Ground Transportation | Daniel K. Inouye International Airport",
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            "url": "https://airports.hawaii.gov/hnl/getting-to-from/ground-transportation/the-bus",
            "title": "The Bus and Skyline   | Daniel K. Inouye International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://faa.gov/flight_deck/hnl",
            "title": "Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) | Federal Aviation Administration",
            "time_published": "2026-03-10T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lelepaua_station",
            "title": "Lelepaua station",
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            "time_published": "2026-02-13T19:44:32Z"
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      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Kahului airport?",
        "answer": "Kahului Airport does not have on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods; its FAQ explicitly states there are no showering or napping facilities for passengers with short layovers. Several hotels are located in Kahului about three miles from the airport, and shared shuttle services are available to and from area hotels and resorts in Kihei, Wailea, Lahaina, and Kaanapali.",
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            "time_published": "2026-07-06T04:15:02Z"
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            "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/north-america/usa/hawaii/kihei,-maui/activities/departure_shuttle_hotels_private_residences_to_kahului_airport_ogg_maui_island-XSDJ2T?property=OGGXR",
            "title": "Departure Shuttle: Hotels&Private Residences to Kahului Airport(OGG)-Maui Island",
            "time_published": "2026-04-30T00:00:00Z"
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      },
      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Honolulu and Kahului airports?",
        "answer": "Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) is wheelchair-accessible, with airline skycaps providing mobility assistance and a free intra-airport shuttle that is mostly lift- or ramp-equipped; travelers should arrange assistance through their airline at least 48 hours ahead. Kahului Airport (OGG) also offers wheelchair help via airline skycap services, and passengers are advised to make advance arrangements, ideally when booking. Neither airport specifically lists dedicated children’s play areas, though HNL’s open-air design and OGG’s compact layout can ease family travel.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://airports.hawaii.gov/hnl/services-amenities/persons-with-disabilities/",
            "title": "Persons With Disabilities",
            "time_published": "2025-01-01T00:00:00Z"
          },
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            "title": "Daniel K. Inouye International Airport - HNL – Official State of Hawaii Website (Honolulu)",
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            "url": "https://faa.gov/hnl",
            "title": "Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) | Federal Aviation Administration",
            "time_published": "2026-03-10T00:00:00Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kahului_Airport",
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            "url": "https://airports.hawaii.gov/ogg/frequently-asked-questions",
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            "time_published": "2016-08-01T00:00:00Z"
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      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Honolulu to Kahului?",
        "answer": "On the nonstop hop from Honolulu to Kahului, the two mainstays are the Boeing 717 (flown by Hawaiian Airlines) and the Boeing 737 MAX 8 (flown by Southwest), with the 717 appearing most often in the schedule. The exact aircraft can vary by day and by airline, but these two types cover the vast majority of nonstop flights. Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on this short inter‑island 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.",
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      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Honolulu?",
        "answer": "At Honolulu's Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, Terminal 2 houses the Delta Sky Club across from Gate F1, the United Club above Gate G3, and the American Airlines Admirals Club on the third level above The Local@HNL, all accessible with same-day business or first class tickets, elite status, or a day pass to the respective airline's club. Hawaiian Airlines operates two lounges in Terminal 1: the Premier Club on the second level and the Plumeria Lounge on the third level, available to first class and international business class passengers, Premier Club members, and day-pass purchasers. The IASS Hawaii Lounge in Terminal 2's Garden Court Area is an independent lounge accessible via Priority Pass, offering a quiet space with complimentary refreshments. The Japan Airlines Sakura Lounge and Sakura Lounge Hale, also in Terminal 2, welcome business and first class passengers and oneworld elites. Other lounges include the Qantas Business Lounge and Korean Air Lounge in the Garden Court Area, plus the Four Seasons Resort Lana'i Guest Lounge near Gate D1.",
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        "references": [
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            "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/honolulu-international",
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            "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"
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      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Honolulu to Kahului?",
        "answer": "Baggage allowance on Honolulu–Kahului flights depends on the airline and fare type. Basic economy often restricts carry‑ons to a small personal item and charges for checked bags. Standard economy usually includes a carry‑on and personal item, with checked bags available for a fee."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Honolulu to Kahului?",
        "answer": "On this short interisland route, airlines typically offer only Economy class with standard reclining seats; Premium Economy and flat-bed Business are not available."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Same‑day changes and standby depend on the airline and fare class; flexible tickets and premium cabins often allow them, while basic economy typically does not."
      }
    }
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