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    "Key": "LGA-RDU",
    "orig": {
      "code": "LGA",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "New York City",
      "fullCity": "New York City, New York",
      "airport": "La Guardia Airport"
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      "code": "RDU",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Raleigh",
      "fullCity": "Raleigh, North Carolina",
      "airport": "Raleigh Durham Intl Airport"
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      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from New York City to Raleigh?",
        "answer": "The flight from New York City (LGA) to Raleigh (RDU) is about 430 miles and typically takes 1 hour 47 minutes. In the return direction, flights average 1 hour 39 minutes, slightly shorter 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 Raleigh?",
        "answer": "RDU offers rental cars, taxis, rideshare (pickup zones at each terminal), and public bus service via GoTriangle routes 100 and RDU. Taxis and rideshares are the most popular and fastest options for reaching downtown Raleigh, with a typical drive of about 20 minutes. Public transit is available but limited and slower. Rental cars are plentiful on-site and shuttle-served, giving you flexibility for exploring the Triangle region.",
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            "url": "https://rdu.com/ground-transportation",
            "title": "Ground Transportation - Raleigh-Durham International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-02-25T20:46:41Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://www.rdu.com/ground-transportation/taxis/",
            "title": "Taxis - Raleigh-Durham International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-02-25T20:46:04Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raleigh%E2%80%93Durham%20International%20Airport",
            "title": "Raleigh–Durham International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-26T04:10:45Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raleigh-Durham_International_Airport",
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            "time_published": "2003-07-14T02:56:33Z"
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            "url": "https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/faa-seeks-public-input-runway-project-proposal-raleigh-durham-airport",
            "title": "FAA Seeks Public Input on Runway Project Proposal at Raleigh-Durham Airport",
            "time_published": "2023-02-02T00:00:00Z"
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      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from New York City to Raleigh?",
        "answer": "On the New York City (LGA) to Raleigh (RDU) route, the cheapest months to fly are February (average $203), January ($206), and March ($226). The most expensive months are December (average $257), April ($247), and June ($242).",
        "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 New York City to Raleigh?",
        "answer": "For flights from New York City (LGA) to Raleigh (RDU), the optimal booking window is about 4 to 7 weeks before departure, with the best fares around $159 when booked roughly 40 days ahead. Booking too early (6 months out) can cost around $236, while waiting until the last week pushes prices above $210. For summer and holiday travel, you should book even earlier — typically 8 to 12 weeks out — since demand tightens and the cheap 4-7 week window sells out faster.",
        "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 New York City to Raleigh?",
        "answer": "Yes, a nonstop red-eye operates from New York LaGuardia to Raleigh–Durham six nights a week (Monday through Friday and Sunday), departing at 9:25 PM. The flight is operated by Republic Airways (YX) and, on a route this short, arrives 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 New York City to Raleigh?",
        "answer": "American and Delta (both operated by Republic Airways) fly nonstop from LaGuardia to Raleigh-Durham up to 157 times a week with departures throughout the day, while Delta mainline adds another 19 weekly flights and Frontier offers 17 weekly nonstops. Typical median fares are around $292 on Delta and $260 on Frontier, which is the low-fare leader.",
        "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 New York City and Raleigh?",
        "answer": "For a LaGuardia to Raleigh route, common layover cities include Charlotte, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. These hubs offer frequent flights, efficient connections, and competitive total travel times, with Charlotte serving as a major American Airlines hub, Philadelphia as an American hub with quick transfers, and Washington, D.C. providing multiple airport options for flexibility."
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from New York City to Raleigh?",
        "answer": "Delta flights from LaGuardia to Raleigh have a departure on-time rate of 88.9% with 2.5% cancellations, while Frontier shows 70.4% on-time departures and a 7.3% cancellation rate. Republic Airways, operating for American and Delta, posts 82.5% on-time departures and 3.2% 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 Raleigh?",
        "answer": "April to May and September to October offer comfortable temperatures and lower tourist traffic."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from New York City to Raleigh?",
        "answer": "For domestic U.S. flights, bring a Real ID or passport, ensure the name matches your ticket and carry payment for baggage and any required health documents."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Raleigh?",
        "answer": "Raleigh has only one commercial airport, Raleigh–Durham International, which is about 15 miles from downtown Raleigh and serves all airlines flying to the area."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to La Guardia Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From Manhattan or other city-center points, the most popular and reliable ways to reach LaGuardia Airport are the MTA public buses (the free Q70 LaGuardia Link SBS connecting to subway and rail lines is a budget-friendly choice), licensed yellow taxis, or ride-share apps like Uber and Lyft, which offer door-to-terminal convenience. Driving and parking at LGA's on-airport lots is possible, with a free cell-phone waiting lot for pickups, but rates and traffic can make this a pricier and less predictable option during rush hours. Shared shuttle vans and private car services must be booked ahead and fall in the mid-range cost bracket. With no direct rail link, ride-share and taxis are generally the fastest and most popular for door-to-terminal ease, while public buses remain the most economical.",
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            "time_published": "2026-02-17T19:35:41Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_accidents_and_incidents_at_LaGuardia_Airport",
            "title": "List of accidents and incidents at LaGuardia Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-07-14T16:18:19Z"
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            "url": "https://www.panynj.gov/port-authority/en/press-room/press-release-archives/2026-press-releases/the-port-authority-and-laguardia-gateway-partners--developer-and.html",
            "title": "THE PORT AUTHORITY AND LAGUARDIA GATEWAY PARTNERS, DEVELOPER AND OPERATOR OF LAGUARDIA AIRPORT’S TERMINAL B, ANNOUNCE PROJECT TO EXPAND CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE FOR ELECTRIC GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT",
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      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Raleigh airport?",
        "answer": "Raleigh-Durham International Airport does not have on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods inside the terminals. However, numerous nearby hotels offer complimentary shuttle service to and from the airport, including the Residence Inn Raleigh-Durham Airport/Brier Creek and the Sheraton Imperial Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport, with pick-up and drop-off at the red zones outside the terminals.",
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            "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/raleigh-durham-airport-guide.htm",
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            "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/rduac-residence-inn-raleigh-durham-airport-brier-creek/overview/",
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            "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/rduis-sheraton-imperial-hotel-raleigh-durham-airport-at-research-triangle-park/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raleigh%E2%80%93Durham%20International%20Airport",
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            "url": "https://www.rdu.com/ground-transportation/hotel-shuttles/",
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      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Raleigh Durham Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "Raleigh-Durham International Airport offers free Wi‑Fi throughout both terminals under the network name RDU Free WiFi. A foreign currency exchange service is available in Terminal 2. Prayer rooms or chapels are not listed among the airport’s services and amenities.",
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            "url": "https://rdu.com/maps-and-directions/inside-rdu",
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      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the New York City and Raleigh airports?",
        "answer": "At LaGuardia (LGA), mobility assistance and help navigating terminals are available through your airline—request support at least 48 hours in advance—and the airport offers children's play spaces, meditation rooms, and live customer support via WhatsApp daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Raleigh-Durham (RDU) provides wheelchair services, the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program, and TTY units at information desks; travelers should notify their airline in advance for mobility assistance and can contact TSA Cares at least 72 hours before flying for screening support. Both airports recommend arranging special assistance with your airline well ahead of travel, and RDU also has designated service animal relief areas.",
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            "url": "https://www.laguardiaairport.com/",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LaGuardia%20Airport",
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            "url": "http://portfolio.panynj.gov/2015/05/26/vintage-laguardia-airport/1-lga-2/",
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            "title": "LaGuardia Airport Redevelopment Community Outreach",
            "time_published": "2025-04-09T21:39:21Z"
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            "url": "https://rdu.com/travel-info/traveling-with-disabilities",
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      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from New York City to Raleigh?",
        "answer": "The most common aircraft on nonstop flights from New York LaGuardia to Raleigh–Durham are the Embraer 175 and the Airbus A220-200, with Boeing 737 variants (including the 737-900, 737-800, 737 MAX 9, 737-700, and 737 MAX 8) also appearing regularly. The exact type varies by day and airline — American fields the E175 and 737-800, JetBlue the A220, and United a mix of 737 models. On connecting itineraries the long leg is typically a Boeing 737-800 or Embraer 175, often via Charlotte or Washington National. Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available across these aircraft, though the specific offering depends on the carrier and the individual tail.",
        "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 New York City to Raleigh?",
        "answer": "On the LGA–RDU nonstop route, the operating carriers are Delta (a SkyTeam member), American (oneworld, marketed alongside Delta under the AA/DL codeshare operated by Republic), and Frontier, which is unaligned and acts as a low-fare leader. Other alliances may serve the route via connections, but these are the only alliances represented in the nonstop schedule.",
        "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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      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from New York City?",
        "answer": "At LaGuardia, departing travelers can enjoy the Delta Sky Club in Terminal C, accessible to Delta One or SkyTeam premium cabin passengers, Medallion elite members, and eligible Amex cardholders; it features seasonally inspired dining and a premium bar. Terminal B houses the American Express Centurion Lounge, known for its spa services and chef-curated cuisine, available to Amex Platinum and Centurion cardholders, and the Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club, which offers a wellness area and craft cocktails for Sapphire Reserve and Priority Pass Select members.",
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      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from New York City to Raleigh?",
        "answer": "On flights from New York City (LaGuardia) to Raleigh, baggage policies vary by airline and fare. Basic economy fares are restrictive and often exclude a free carry-on bag, while standard economy generally includes a carry-on and personal item. Checked bag fees are common on this domestic route."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from New York City to Raleigh?",
        "answer": "Flights from New York City to Raleigh typically offer Economy only, as 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 differ by airline and fare; flexible and premium tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy typically does not."
      }
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