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    "Key": "BOS-SAT",
    "orig": {
      "code": "BOS",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Boston",
      "fullCity": "Boston, Massachusetts",
      "airport": "Logan Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "SAT",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "San Antonio",
      "fullCity": "San Antonio, Texas",
      "airport": "San Antonio Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Boston to San Antonio?",
        "answer": "The nonstop flight from Boston to San Antonio is about 1,760 miles and typically takes 4 hours and 31 minutes. The return leg is shorter at 4 hours and 7 minutes, reflecting the prevailing winds. Connecting itineraries generally range from about 6 to 9 hours total travel time.",
        "methodology": "Flight times and distances come 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). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.",
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      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Boston to San Antonio?",
        "answer": "Delta is the only airline flying nonstop from Boston to San Antonio, with two daily departures — typically around 9:20 AM and 11:05 AM — every day of the week. The flight takes about 4 hours and 31 minutes. No other carriers offer nonstop service on this route.",
        "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": [
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      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in San Antonio?",
        "answer": "San Antonio International Airport (SAT) is about 8 miles north of downtown, with taxis and ride-shares providing the quickest transfer in roughly 15 minutes. Ride-shares like Uber and Lyft are the most-used option, while VIA Metropolitan Transit's Route 5 bus offers a budget-friendly but slower connection. Car rentals are readily available on-site for those planning to explore the region.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horizon_Airport_(San_Antonio)",
            "title": "Horizon Airport (San Antonio)",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-07-20T15:40:41Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Antonio_de_Areco_Airport",
            "title": "San Antonio de Areco Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-07-06T08:35:19Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonio_Rivera_Rodríguez_Airport",
            "title": "Antonio Rivera Rodríguez Airport",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-07-14T19:16:28Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San%20Antonio%20Airport%20%28Philippines%29",
            "title": "San Antonio Airport (Philippines)",
            "time_published": "2026-02-13T13:53:27Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Antonio,_Texas",
            "title": "San Antonio",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-07-13T02:05:05Z"
          }
        ],
        "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Boston to San Antonio?",
        "answer": "Average fares from Boston to San Antonio bottom out around $310 in early September, making that the cheapest stretch to fly. September, January, and February are the cheapest months overall, averaging $313, $326, and $333 respectively. Late December is the most expensive period, when average fares climb to about $417.",
        "methodology": "Seasonal fares come from Priceline's own air booking-summary archive, analysed in-house and refreshed monthly. For each day of the year we take a representative round-trip fare, a blend of the 25th-percentile and average ticket price over the route's bookings, and smooth the series into a seasonal curve; the half-month low and high and the monthly figures quoted here are averages of that curve. Thin and international routes borrow their seasonal shape from the nearest busy routes, with the price level anchored to the route's own bookings.",
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      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Boston to San Antonio?",
        "answer": "For flights from Boston to San Antonio, the optimal booking window is about 4 to 7 weeks before departure, with the best single-day fare around 45 days out at roughly $287. Booking much earlier (e.g., 180 days ahead at $401) or last-minute (under 3 weeks, around $332) tends to cost more, and this pattern generally holds for summer and holiday travel, though peak periods may push the low-fare window slightly earlier.",
        "methodology": "Booking-window guidance comes from the same monthly in-house analysis of Priceline's own air booking-summary archive. We aggregate the route's bookings by how many days before departure they were made, from about 180 days out to the day of travel, smooth the curve, and highlight the stretch of lead times with the lowest average fare. Thin and international routes borrow the curve shape from the nearest busy routes, anchored to the route's own price level. It reflects current fares and is refreshed monthly.",
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      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Boston to San Antonio?",
        "answer": "No red‑eye flights operate from Boston to San Antonio — neither nonstop nor connecting itineraries with an overnight long leg are available 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": [
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      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Boston to San Antonio?",
        "answer": "Delta is the sole non‑stop carrier between Boston and San Antonio, operating two daily flights with a total of 14 weekly departures. Departure times are in the mid‑morning, around 9:20 AM, 10:10 AM, and 11:05 AM. The schedule data doesn’t provide a typical fare for this route, but other carriers may also serve it via connections.",
        "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies come 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 typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of 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 Boston and San Antonio?",
        "answer": "Common layover cities include Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, Atlanta and Charlotte. These hubs offer frequent connections, efficient transfers and competitive total travel times."
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time arrivals on this route from Boston to San Antonio?",
        "answer": "On the Boston to San Antonio route, Delta's on-time arrival rate is 81.4%, with a cancellation rate of just 0.4%, making it the most reliable carrier serving this route.",
        "methodology": "On-time arrival 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; a flight counts as on time when it arrives within 15 minutes of schedule. Carriers are ranked by arrival on-time rate on this route, and the carrier list itself comes 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).",
        "toolsUsed": [
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        ]
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to San Antonio?",
        "answer": "March to April and October to November offer pleasant mild temperatures and fewer tourists."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Boston to San Antonio?",
        "answer": "For this domestic flight, 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 San Antonio?",
        "answer": "San Antonio International Airport is the only commercial airport serving the city, located about 8 miles north of downtown. It is served by major US carriers and offers direct access to the city and nearby attractions like the Alamo and River Walk."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Logan Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Boston, the fastest and most popular option is the MBTA Blue Line subway, which connects directly to the airport terminals via a free shuttle bus from Airport Station. The Silver Line SL1 bus also offers direct service from South Station, and both public transit options are very economical. Ride‑share services like Uber and Lyft, as well as taxis, provide door‑to‑terminal convenience at a higher cost. Driving and parking at Logan is possible, with advance reservations available for a daily fee, but traffic and garage rates make it the priciest choice.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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        ],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://massport.com/logan-airport",
            "title": "Boston Logan International Airport | Massport",
            "favicon": "https://massport.com/themes/custom/massport/favicon.ico",
            "time_published": "2026-05-18T12:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "http://www.massport.com/logan-airport/to-from-logan/",
            "title": "How to Get to Logan Airport | Massport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-07T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/ntap_aug_18/NE10001.html",
            "title": "Massachusetts. Boston-Logan International Airport (KBOS) Land & Hold Operations",
            "favicon": "https://faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/ntap_aug_18/assets/img/apple-touch-icon.png"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/ntap_feb_18/NE17000.html",
            "title": "Massachusetts. Prototype Runway Status Lights (RWSL) at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logan%20Express",
            "title": "Logan Express",
            "time_published": "2026-04-03T22:49:32Z"
          }
        ],
        "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed."
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at San Antonio airport?",
        "answer": "San Antonio International Airport (SAT) does not have an on-site hotel, capsule hotel, or sleeping pods inside the terminal. Several nearby hotels, including a Marriott and a TownePlace Suites, are located just off airport property and offer complimentary shuttle service to and from the airport.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/reviews/san-antonio-airport-reviews.htm",
            "title": "San Antonio   Airport Reviews (SAT) – Sleeping in Airports",
            "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png",
            "time_published": "2026-02-23T16:14:22Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/san-antonio-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "San Antonio Airport Guide (SAT) - 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": "2018-10-02T00:00:07Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/satts-towneplace-suites-san-antonio-airport/overview/",
            "title": "TownePlace Suites San Antonio Airport - Free Shuttle to SAT Airport",
            "time_published": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/satma-marriott-san-antonio-airport/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0",
            "title": "Hotel near San Antonio Airport | Marriott San Antonio Airport",
            "time_published": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San%20Antonio%20International%20Airport",
            "title": "San Antonio International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-05-01T12:10:41Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/satcy-courtyard-san-antonio-airport-north-star-mall/overview/",
            "title": "San Antonio Hotel near Airport | Courtyard SAT Airport",
            "time_published": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z"
          }
        ],
        "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed."
      },
      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at San Antonio Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "San Antonio International Airport provides free Wi‑Fi throughout the terminals, and currency exchange services are available via a Travelex office in Terminal A near the baggage claim area. The airport does not have a dedicated prayer room or chapel on site.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San%20Antonio%20International%20Airport",
            "title": "San Antonio International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-05-01T12:10:41Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horizon_Airport_(San_Antonio)",
            "title": "Horizon Airport (San Antonio)",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-07-20T15:40:41Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horizon%20Airport%20(San%20Antonio)",
            "title": "Horizon Airport (San Antonio)",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2007-08-18T10:24:05Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonio_Rivera_Rodríguez_Airport",
            "title": "Antonio Rivera Rodríguez Airport",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-07-14T19:16:28Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:KSAT_Airport_Diagram.svg",
            "time_published": "2023-11-30T00:00:00Z"
          }
        ],
        "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed."
      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Boston to San Antonio?",
        "answer": "There is no nonstop service between Boston and San Antonio, so travelers connect through a hub. The most common aircraft on the longer leg are the Airbus A321-100 and Boeing 737-800 (via Dallas/Fort Worth or Chicago O'Hare on American), the Boeing 737-900 and 737 MAX 9 (via Houston or Newark on United), and the Boeing 737-800 and 737 MAX 8 (via various points on Southwest). The exact type can vary by day and airline; Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these mainline jets.",
        "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": [
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      },
      "q18": {
        "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Boston to San Antonio?",
        "answer": "Delta Air Lines, a SkyTeam member, is the only airline flying nonstop from Boston to San Antonio. Other alliances may serve the route via connections, but Delta is the sole carrier on 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.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Boston?",
        "answer": "At Boston Logan, notable lounges include the Delta Sky Club in Terminal A (access with Delta One, SkyTeam Elite Plus, or membership) offering a full bar and hot food, the Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club in Terminal B (available to Priority Pass and Chase Sapphire Reserve cardholders) with premium dining and a bar, and The Lounge in Terminal C (Priority Pass) for a quieter escape. In Terminal E, the Air France Lounge (open mornings, accessible via Priority Pass or business class tickets) and the Lufthansa Lounge (for Lufthansa Group passengers and select Amex cardholders) both feature runway views and complimentary food and drinks.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/logan-international",
            "title": "Logan International Airport BOS Lounges - BOS Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass",
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            "time_published": "2024-11-05T16:20:09Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.delta.com/us/en/airports/united-states/boston-sky-club-airport-map",
            "title": "Boston Logan (BOS) Airport Map & Lounges | Delta Air Lines",
            "time_published": "2024-07-17T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/logan-international/bos8-air-france-lounge",
            "title": "Air France Lounge BOS AIRPORT Terminal E Boston MA Logan International | Priority Pass",
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          {
            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/BOS/lufthansa-lounge-terminal-e-DPm6RHJhaY",
            "title": "Lufthansa Lounge at Logan International Airport | Amex US",
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          {
            "url": "https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-centurion-card-idc-en/BOS/Lufthansa-Lounge-Terminal-E-DPm6RHJhaY/",
            "title": "Lufthansa Lounge at Logan International Airport | Amex US",
            "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z"
          }
        ],
        "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Boston to San Antonio?",
        "answer": "On this domestic route you will typically find Economy and recliner‑style First class; flat‑bed Business and Premium Economy are not common."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies vary by airline; flexible and premium fares often allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy typically does not."
      }
    }
  }
}