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    "Key": "JFK-MIA",
    "orig": {
      "code": "JFK",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "New York City",
      "fullCity": "New York City, New York",
      "airport": "John F Kennedy Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "MIA",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Miami",
      "fullCity": "Miami, Florida",
      "airport": "Miami Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from New York City to Miami?",
        "answer": "The flight from New York City to Miami is about 1,090 miles and typically takes 3 hours and 14 minutes. The return flight is slightly shorter at 3 hours and 2 minutes due to prevailing winds.",
        "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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      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Miami?",
        "answer": "From Miami International Airport, the MIA Mover automated people mover provides a free connection to the Miami Intermodal Center, where you can transfer to Metrorail, Tri-Rail, and Metrobus for $2.25 per ride. Taxis, ride shares, and rental cars are also available, with the MIA Mover linking directly to the Rental Car Center. The Miami Beach Bus (Route 150) offers direct service to Miami Beach for $2.25. Metrorail is the most-used public transit option for reaching downtown Miami, while ride shares and taxis are the fastest door-to-door choices.",
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            "url": "https://news.miami-airport.com/mia-celebrates-colombian-independence-day-with-traditional-dance-performances/",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miami%20Intermodal%20Center",
            "title": "Miami Intermodal Center",
            "time_published": "2026-04-29T16:27:33Z"
          },
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            "time_published": "2026-07-17T23:49:11Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://faa.gov/flight_deck/opf",
            "title": "Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF) | Federal Aviation Administration",
            "time_published": "2026-03-10T00:00:00Z"
          }
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        "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 New York City to Miami?",
        "answer": "Average fares from New York City to Miami bottom out around $210 in late January, making it the cheapest stretch of the year. January ($218), September ($224), and October ($240) are the cheapest months overall, while the most expensive period is late December, with an average fare of $327.",
        "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 New York City to Miami?",
        "answer": "For flights from New York (JFK) to Miami (MIA), the optimal booking window is roughly 4 to 7 weeks before departure, with the best fares around $161 when booking about 35 days out. Prices climb steeply within the final three weeks, reaching about $264 for last-minute tickets, so booking earlier is especially important for summer and holiday periods when demand pushes fares higher.",
        "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 New York City to Miami?",
        "answer": "No nonstop red‑eyes operate from JFK to Miami. One connecting itinerary with an overnight leg was found: a Southwest flight from LaGuardia (LGA) to Nashville (BNA) departing at 9:10 PM and arriving at 10:40 PM the same night, then connecting to Miami after a long layover. No other red‑eye patterns were returned for 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.",
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      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from New York City to Miami?",
        "answer": "American Airlines, JetBlue, Delta, and Frontier all operate nonstop from JFK to Miami. American flies the most, with 168 weekly flights and a median fare around $454. Delta offers 41 weekly flights with a median fare near $366, while Frontier has 14 weekly flights around $275. JetBlue runs 44 weekly flights, though its typical fare isn't listed.",
        "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.",
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      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between New York City and Miami?",
        "answer": "A connection is rarely necessary on this domestic route, as many daily non‑stop flights operate between New York City and Miami. If you do connect, common layovers include Charlotte, Atlanta, and Philadelphia, which offer efficient transfers and broad onward connections."
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from New York City to Miami?",
        "answer": "On the JFK to Miami route, American Airlines has a departure on-time rate of 80% and a 2.4% cancellation rate, while Delta is at 78% on-time with 1.9% cancellations. Frontier and JetBlue lag slightly behind at 76% and 73% on-time departures, with cancellation rates of 1.0% and 0.6% respectively.",
        "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 Miami?",
        "answer": "November to April offers warm, dry weather and avoids the summer heat and hurricane season crowds."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from New York City to Miami?",
        "answer": "For this domestic flight, bring a Real ID-compliant driver's license or passport. No visa is required, but have a payment method for bags and any vaccination or health documents if required."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Miami?",
        "answer": "Miami has one main airport, Miami International, located eight miles west of downtown and serving all major carriers. For general aviation or private flights, there are smaller executive airports, but commercial passengers use MIA."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to John F Kennedy Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From Midtown Manhattan, the fastest public option is the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) to Jamaica Station, then the AirTrain JFK to the terminals, taking about 35–45 minutes total. A cheaper subway alternative connects via the A, E, or J/Z lines to the AirTrain at Howard Beach or Sutphin Boulevard, though it takes longer. Licensed yellow taxis offer a flat fare to JFK, while ride‑share services like Uber and Lyft pick up curbside with variable pricing. Shuttle vans and private car services are also available, and driving yourself means using the Van Wyck Expressway with paid on‑airport parking or off‑site lots.",
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            "time_published": "2025-11-07T16:18:43Z"
          },
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        "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 Miami airport?",
        "answer": "Miami International Airport offers the Wait n' Rest luxury sleep rooms, located inside Concourse D with a second location in Concourse H opening in summer 2026. These soundproofed suites can accommodate one to four guests and feature hotel-quality bedding, private showers, and in-room entertainment, with hourly rates starting at $40 for one person. No shuttle is required as they are situated airside within the terminal.",
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            "title": "MIA debuts first Wait n’ Rest sleep rooms in North America",
            "time_published": "2026-03-10T17:38:58Z"
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        "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 Miami Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "Miami International Airport provides currency exchange offices throughout the terminals, a non-denominational chapel located on the first level of Terminal D, and free Wi‑Fi across the airport.",
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            "time_published": "2026-06-15T17:31:18Z"
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            "url": "https://faa.gov/flight_deck/opf",
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        "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 New York City to Miami?",
        "answer": "On the nonstop route from New York JFK to Miami, the most common aircraft are the Boeing 737 MAX 8 and Airbus A321-100, with American Airlines, Southwest, and United operating these types. The Boeing 737-800 also appears frequently, and a few flights use the 737 MAX 9, 737-900, A321neo, or A319. Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available, though the exact aircraft can vary by day and airline.",
        "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 Miami?",
        "answer": "American Airlines (AA) and Delta Air Lines (DL) are the two alliance carriers on JFK–Miami, representing oneworld and SkyTeam respectively. JetBlue (B6) and Frontier (F9) also fly the route nonstop but belong to no major 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 New York City?",
        "answer": "At JFK Terminal 4 you'll find the American Express Centurion Lounge, two Delta Sky Clubs (Concourse A and B), the Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club with Etihad Airways, and the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse. Terminal 1 hosts the Air France Lounge, Lufthansa Senator and Business Lounges, Primeclass Lounge, Turkish Airlines Lounge, and Korean Air KAL Business Class Lounge. Access is typically granted to business and first class passengers, elite status holders, and eligible cardmembers like American Express Platinum or Chase Sapphire Reserve; day passes may be available at some independent lounges. Notable amenities include complimentary dining and cocktails, showers, spa treatments at the Air France Lounge, and a covered Sky Deck at the new Delta Sky Club in Concourse A.",
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        "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."
      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from New York City to Miami?",
        "answer": "On domestic flights from New York City to Miami, basic economy fares often omit a checked bag, while main cabin typically includes one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium cabins and elite status may provide additional allowance, so check your airline’s policy."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from New York City to Miami?",
        "answer": "Flights usually offer Economy and standard recliner Business class; flat-bed Business is uncommon, and Premium Economy is generally not offered on this 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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