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    "orig": {
      "code": "MCO",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Orlando",
      "fullCity": "Orlando, Florida",
      "airport": "Orlando Intl Airport"
    },
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      "code": "CUN",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Cancún",
      "fullCity": "Cancún, Quintana Roo",
      "airport": "Cancún Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Orlando to Cancún?",
        "answer": "The flight from Orlando to Cancún covers about 620 miles and typically takes 2 hours and 8 minutes. The return leg averages 2 hours and 2 minutes, a small difference of six 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.",
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      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Orlando to Cancún?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are nonstop flights from Orlando to Cancún on JetBlue, Southwest, and Frontier. JetBlue operates up to 57 weekly flights daily, Southwest runs about 24 weekly flights daily, and Frontier flies roughly 7 weekly flights on Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Typical fares range from around $536 on Southwest to $866 on Frontier, with JetBlue in between at about $544.",
        "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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      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Cancún?",
        "answer": "From Cancún International Airport, official taxis and pre-booked private shuttles are the most common and reliable ways to reach the city center and hotel zone, with private transfers starting around $29 one-way to downtown. Ride-hailing apps like Uber operate but face restrictions and cannot pick up directly at the terminals, making them less convenient for arriving passengers. A public bus service (ADO) runs from the airport to the downtown bus station, but it is less frequent and not ideal for those with heavy luggage. Car rentals are available at the airport, though driving in Cancún can be challenging due to aggressive local traffic and insurance requirements. Most travelers opt for pre-arranged private transportation or authorized taxis for a balance of safety, convenience, and fixed pricing.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://airportcun.com",
            "title": "Cancun Airport Official Information | CUN | Arrivals, Departures and Transfers",
            "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.airport-cun.com/lounges.php",
            "title": "Lounge Cancun Airport (CUN)",
            "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.airport-cun.com/terminal-3.php",
            "title": "Cancun Airport Terminal 3",
            "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://airportcun.com/private-transportation",
            "title": "Cancun Airport Private Transfers | Cancun International Airport (CUN)",
            "time_published": "2024-04-30T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canc%C3%BAn_International_Airport",
            "title": "Cancún International Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-07-15T22:11:41Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Orlando to Cancún?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Orlando to Cancún are February, September, and April, with average fares near $191, $198, and $203 respectively. The most expensive months are June, July, and December, where average prices climb to about $247, $240, and $236. The lowest overall season spans February, September, April, and January, while May, December, July, and June make up the high season.",
        "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 Orlando to Cancún?",
        "answer": "For Orlando to Cancún, the sweet spot is booking about 4-6 weeks before departure, when fares average around $161. Prices are lowest at roughly 30 days out ($160), while booking very early — say 6 months ahead — can run you closer to $314. For summer and holiday travel, the same pattern holds but you'll want to lean toward the earlier end of that window, since peak demand pushes fares up 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 Orlando to Cancún?",
        "answer": "No red-eye flights operate from Orlando to Cancún — neither nonstop nor connecting itineraries with an overnight long leg were found in the schedule.",
        "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 Cancún?",
        "answer": "JetBlue, Southwest, and Frontier fly nonstop from Orlando to Cancún. JetBlue operates around 57 weekly flights, Southwest about 24, and Frontier roughly 7 flights per week. Typical median fares are around $544 on JetBlue, $536 on Southwest, and $866 on Frontier.",
        "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 Orlando and Cancún?",
        "answer": "Common layovers include Miami, Houston, Atlanta, and Dallas, which offer frequent flights, efficient connections, and keep total travel time competitive."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Cancún?",
        "answer": "Late November to mid-December and late April to early June offer warm, dry days and fewer visitors."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Orlando to Cancún?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for the duration of your stay, proof of onward travel, a payment method for baggage, and any required visa or health documents for Mexico."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Cancún?",
        "answer": "Cancún has one international airport, Cancún International Airport (CUN), which serves all flights to the city and is about 25 minutes from the Hotel Zone."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Orlando Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "To reach Orlando International Airport (MCO) from downtown, you have several options. Public buses (Lynx routes 11, 42, and 51) offer the most affordable choice, taking about an hour. Shuttle services and ride-shares like Uber and Lyft are popular for door-to-door convenience, with a typical drive of 20-30 minutes. Taxis are readily available, and driving yourself means using on-site parking garages. The fastest method is usually a ride-share or taxi, while the bus is the most budget-friendly.",
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        "references": [
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlando_International_Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-07-30T20:55:24Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://www.orlandoairports.net/",
            "title": "Orlando International Airport (MCO)",
            "time_published": "2026-07-20T08:27:21Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://orlandoairports.net/getting-around-mco",
            "title": "Orlando International Airport (MCO)",
            "time_published": "2026-07-20T08:27:21Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://faa.gov/sfb",
            "title": "Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) | Federal Aviation Administration",
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          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlando_Executive_Airport",
            "title": "Orlando Executive Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-07-06T09:34:09Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Cancún airport?",
        "answer": "Cancún International Airport does not have on‑site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods inside the terminals. A few hotels are located nearby and connected by shuttle, including options just outside the airport grounds. For a more comfortable sleep, travelers often book one of these nearby properties, which offer shuttle service to and from the terminals.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/cancun-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "Cancun Airport Guide (CUN) - Sleeping in Airports",
            "time_published": "2018-08-08T21:08:28Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.airport-cun.com/lounges.php",
            "title": "Lounge Cancun Airport (CUN)",
            "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://airportcun.com",
            "title": "Cancun Airport Official Information | CUN | Arrivals, Departures and Transfers",
            "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/north-america/mexico/quintana-roo/cancun/activities/departure_private_transfer_cancun_to_cancun_airport_cun_by_minivan_or_minibus-XTDPDR",
            "title": "Departure Private Transfer Cancun to Cancun Airport CUN by Minivan or Minibus",
            "time_published": "2026-04-29T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/north-america/mexico/quintana-roo/cancun/activities/private_transfer_to_or_from_cancun_airport-X2B65K?property=CUNMX",
            "title": "Private Transfer to or from Cancun Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-05-18T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://www.airport-cun.com/?day=yesterday",
            "title": "Cancun Airport (CUN)",
            "time_published": "2024-01-01T00:00:00Z"
          }
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      },
      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Cancún Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "Cancún International Airport offers currency exchange services, with providers located throughout its terminals. The airport also has Wi‑Fi available, including in lounges such as the Aeromexico Salon Premier in Terminal 2 and the Mera Business Lounge in Terminal 1. Information on prayer rooms or chapels is not mentioned in the available details.",
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        "references": [
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            "url": "https://airportcun.com",
            "title": "Cancun Airport Official Information | CUN | Arrivals, Departures and Transfers",
            "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://www.airport-cun.com/lounges.php",
            "title": "Lounge Cancun Airport (CUN)",
            "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://www.airport-cun.com/",
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          {
            "url": "https://airportcun.com/vip-lounge",
            "title": "VIP Lounge Información- Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún",
            "time_published": "2025-01-01T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canc%C3%BAn_International_Airport",
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      },
      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Orlando and Cancún airports?",
        "answer": "Orlando International Airport (MCO) provides a barrier‑free path throughout the facility with elevators, companion‑care restrooms that include adult changing tables, service‑animal relief areas, visual paging, and a Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program for travelers with non‑visible disabilities; assistance can be arranged by contacting your airline at least 48 hours before travel. Cancún International Airport (CUN) offers accessible facilities in its terminals and lounges, including disabled access in the Aeromexico Salon Premier and Mera Business Lounge, with wheelchair services and other mobility assistance available by contacting your airline or the airport in advance. Both airports recommend requesting assistance at least 48 hours before departure to ensure a smooth travel experience.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://www.orlandoairports.net/",
            "title": "Orlando International Airport (MCO)",
            "time_published": "2026-07-20T08:27:21Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlando_International_Airport",
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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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            "url": "https://faa.gov/sfb",
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            "time_published": "2026-04-30T15:50:57Z"
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            "url": "https://www.airport-cun.com/lounges.php",
            "title": "Lounge Cancun Airport (CUN)",
            "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://www.airport-cun.com/?day=yesterday",
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            "time_published": "2024-01-01T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://airportcun.com",
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            "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://airportcun.com/vip-lounge",
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            "time_published": "2025-01-01T00:00:00Z"
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      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Orlando to Cancún?",
        "answer": "The nonstop flights from Orlando to Cancún are operated by JetBlue using an Airbus A320-100. On connecting itineraries, the most common long-leg aircraft are the Boeing 737-900 and Boeing 737-800, with the Airbus A321-100 also appearing frequently through hubs like Houston, Dallas/Fort Worth, and Miami. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, but travelers can generally expect Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment to be widely available on this 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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      },
      "q18": {
        "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Orlando to Cancún?",
        "answer": "Nonstop service from Orlando to Cancún is operated by JetBlue (B6), Southwest (WN), and Frontier (F9). None of these carriers belong to a global airline alliance — JetBlue and Southwest are independent, while Frontier is also unaffiliated — so no alliance offers nonstop flights on this route; other alliances may serve it through connecting itineraries.",
        "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 Orlando?",
        "answer": "Orlando International Airport (MCO) has several lounge options across its terminals. A Delta Sky Club is located in Terminal B, Airside 4, accessible to Delta One or SkyTeam premium cabin passengers, Medallion elite members, and those with qualifying credit cards, offering a full bar and light bites. The Club MCO operates locations in Terminal A (Airside 1) and Terminal B (Airside 4), available to Priority Pass and LoungeKey members or via day pass, with complimentary snacks and drinks. A Plaza Premium Lounge is in Terminal C, also open to Priority Pass holders and day-pass guests, featuring a bar and quiet seating. All lounges are after security, so you'll need a same-day boarding pass for the corresponding terminal.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
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            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/MCO",
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            "time_published": "2026-07-20T08:27:21Z"
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            "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/orlando-international",
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      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Orlando to Cancún?",
        "answer": "Baggage rules vary by carrier and fare type. Basic economy often excludes a free checked bag, while standard economy on this international route usually includes one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium cabins provide more generous allowances."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Orlando to Cancún?",
        "answer": "Flights from Orlando to Cancún usually feature Economy and flat‑bed Business class; Premium Economy is less common on this route."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and higher cabins may allow same‑day changes or standby, while basic economy tickets rarely do."
      }
    }
  }
}