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    "Key": "LAS-SJD",
    "orig": {
      "code": "LAS",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Las Vegas",
      "fullCity": "Las Vegas, Nevada",
      "airport": "Harry Reid Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "SJD",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "San José del Cabo",
      "fullCity": "San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur",
      "airport": "Los Cabos Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Las Vegas to San José del Cabo?",
        "answer": "The flight from Las Vegas to San José del Cabo is about 950 miles, with a typical nonstop duration of 2 hours 40 minutes on Southwest Airlines. Alaska Airlines also serves the route, with a slightly longer scheduled time of around 2 hours 52 minutes. The return leg from San José del Cabo to Las Vegas takes about the same time, at 2 hours 40 minutes.",
        "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 Las Vegas to San José del Cabo?",
        "answer": "Yes, nonstop flights from Las Vegas to San José del Cabo run daily on both Southwest and Alaska Airlines. Southwest operates up to four daily departures (around 8:00–9:35 AM) and Alaska has two daily departures (around 10:44 AM and 1:32 PM), for a combined 28 weekly flights. The flight takes about 2 hours 40 minutes.",
        "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.",
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      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in San José del Cabo?",
        "answer": "At San José del Cabo International Airport (SJD), the fastest option to the city center is a taxi, but ride-share services like Uber are not available. Shared shuttle vans and private SUVs are popular for resort transfers and can be booked in advance. There is no mass transit like a train or public bus directly from the airport. Car rentals are available, but most visitors use pre-arranged shuttles or taxis.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://www.loscabosairport.com/sjd-airport-fbo/",
            "title": "SJD Airport FBO | San Jose del Cabo International Airport FBO",
            "time_published": "2026-02-06T19:42:42Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.loscabosairport.com/transportation-parking-parking/",
            "title": "Cabo Airport Parking | Short Term, Long Term Parking at SJD Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-02-06T19:42:21Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shuttle_bus",
            "title": "Shuttle bus",
            "time_published": "2026-05-16T17:00:50Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_Airport_Train",
            "title": "City Airport Train",
            "time_published": "2026-05-28T15:36:05Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.loscabosairport.com/",
            "title": "Home - San José del Cabo International Airport - SJD",
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            "time_published": "2026-02-06T19:41:47Z"
          }
        ],
        "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 Las Vegas to San José del Cabo?",
        "answer": "Average fares from Las Vegas to San José del Cabo bottom out around $375 in late January. The cheapest months overall are September, January, and October, with averages of $383, $388, and $388 respectively. The most expensive time is late December, when average fares climb to about $506.",
        "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 Las Vegas to San José del Cabo?",
        "answer": "For flights from Las Vegas to San José del Cabo, the optimal booking window is roughly 4 to 6 weeks before departure, when fares average around $313. Booking about 35 days out tends to score the lowest price at $311, while waiting until the last minute or booking more than 4 months ahead pushes fares up to $466 or more. During summer and holiday peaks, it's wise to book even earlier — closer to 6 to 8 weeks out — since demand drives prices 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.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Las Vegas to San José del Cabo?",
        "answer": "No overnight (red-eye) flights operate from Las Vegas to San José del Cabo — neither nonstop nor connecting itineraries with a red-eye long leg are scheduled 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 Las Vegas to San José del Cabo?",
        "answer": "Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines operate nonstop flights from Las Vegas to San José del Cabo. Alaska runs about 19 weekly flights with a median fare around $620, while Southwest offers 9 weekly flights with a median fare around $563. Both carriers fly daily.",
        "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": [
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        ]
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Las Vegas and San José del Cabo?",
        "answer": "Common layovers include Los Angeles, Phoenix, Dallas and Houston, all offering broad connections and efficient transfers that keep total travel time competitive."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to San José del Cabo?",
        "answer": "November to May delivers sunny, dry days with comfortable temperatures and fewer tourists than winter holidays."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Las Vegas to San José del Cabo?",
        "answer": "Bring a valid U.S. passport, proof of onward or return travel, payment for baggage and any required health documents. U.S. citizens do not need a visa for Mexico."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in San José del Cabo?",
        "answer": "San José del Cabo has only one airport, Los Cabos International Airport, which serves the entire Los Cabos region including Cabo San Lucas and is located about 11 km north of downtown San José del Cabo."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Harry Reid Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Las Vegas, the fastest and most popular way to reach Harry Reid International Airport is by ride‑share or taxi, with Uber and Lyft picking up in designated garage areas and taxis available at both terminals. Public buses (RTC) serve the airport, and shared shuttle services also run from many hotels. Driving yourself is an option with parking at both terminals, and the Vegas Loop offers an alternative underground transit link. Ride‑share and taxis are generally the most direct, while buses and shuttles are more affordable.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "http://www.harryreidairport.com/all-options-to-and-from",
            "title": "All options to & from Harry Reid | Harry Reid International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "http://www.harryreidairport.com/cookies",
            "title": "Flights | Harry Reid International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transportation_in_Las_Vegas",
            "title": "Transportation in Las Vegas",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-07-03T22:51:37Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry%20Reid%20International%20Airport",
            "title": "Harry Reid International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-30T22:39:45Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.fly.faa.gov/fly/flyfaa/flyfaaindex?ARPT=LAS&p=1",
            "title": "Harry Reid International Airport"
          }
        ],
        "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 José del Cabo airport?",
        "answer": "San José del Cabo Airport (SJD) does not have on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods within any terminal. There are no dedicated sleeping or rest zones inside the airport. Travelers seeking a bed can find nearby hotels, some of which are connected by shuttle service.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/san-jose-airport-guide-us.htm",
            "title": "San Jose Airport Guide",
            "time_published": "2025-06-05T00:00:00Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/sendai-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "Sendai Airport Guide",
            "time_published": "2024-08-26T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/north-america/mexico/baja-california-sur/san-jose-del-cabo/activities/san_jose_del_cabo_to_los_cabos_airport_sjd_departure_transfer-X013MA?property=SJDWV",
            "title": "San Jose del Cabo to Los Cabos Airport (SJD) Departure Transfer",
            "time_published": "2026-02-12T00:00:00Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://www.loscabosairport.com/sjd-airport-fbo/",
            "title": "SJD Airport FBO | San Jose del Cabo International Airport FBO",
            "time_published": "2026-02-06T19:42:42Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://www.loscabosairport.com/transportation-parking-parking/",
            "title": "Cabo Airport Parking | Short Term, Long Term Parking at SJD Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-02-06T19:42:21Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/los-cabos-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "Los Cabos Airport Guide",
            "time_published": "2025-09-04T00:00:00Z"
          }
        ],
        "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 Los Cabos Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) offers currency exchange services in both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, typically near the arrivals areas. The airport does not have dedicated prayer rooms or chapels. Free Wi‑Fi is available throughout the terminals for passengers.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
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          {
            "url": "https://www.loscabosairport.com/sjd-airport-fbo/",
            "title": "SJD Airport FBO | San Jose del Cabo International Airport FBO",
            "time_published": "2026-02-06T19:42:42Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.loscabosairport.com/contact-los-cabos-airport/",
            "title": "Contact Los Cabos Airport | SJD Cabo Airport Contact Information",
            "time_published": "2024-03-06T12:17:13Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Cabos_International_Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-07-21T05:30:18Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airport_terminal",
            "title": "Airport terminal",
            "time_published": "2026-06-26T14:29:44Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://loscabosairport.com/sjd-airport-shared-shuttles",
            "title": "Affordable SJD Cabo Airport Transfer Services | Los Cabos Shuttle",
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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 Las Vegas to San José del Cabo?",
        "answer": "There is no nonstop service from Las Vegas to San José del Cabo, so all flights connect. The most common aircraft on the longer leg are the Boeing 737-800 and Boeing 737 MAX 8, with the Airbus A321-100, Boeing 737-900, and Boeing 737 MAX 9 also appearing regularly, though Southwest's fleet often shows as unspecified. The exact aircraft varies by day and airline, and while in-flight Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available, specifics differ by carrier.",
        "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 Las Vegas to San José del Cabo?",
        "answer": "Nonstop service on LAS–SJD is flown by Alaska Airlines, a Oneworld member, and Southwest Airlines, which belongs to no global alliance. Other alliances may reach the route via connections, but no SkyTeam or Star Alliance carrier operates it nonstop.",
        "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 Las Vegas?",
        "answer": "At Harry Reid International Airport, the Centurion Lounge in Concourse D offers complimentary food, cocktails, and a speakeasy-style bar, accessible to American Express Platinum and Centurion cardholders. Also in Concourse D, The Club LAS welcomes Priority Pass, LoungeKey, and day-pass guests with showers and a full bar. A second The Club LAS location in Terminal 3, Concourse E (across from Gate E2) provides similar amenities plus showers. United Club in the D Gates serves United premium-cabin and elite travelers with complimentary bar service and light snacks.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
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          {
            "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/harry-reid-international",
            "title": "Harry Reid International Airport LAS Lounges - LAS Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass",
            "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/harry-reid-international",
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            "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/LAS",
            "title": "American Express Lounges at Harry Reid International Airport | Amex US",
            "time_published": "2026-05-03T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/LAS/the-club-las-terminal-3-concourse-e-RP0rlqi270",
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            "time_published": "2026-05-02T00:00:00Z"
          },
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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."
      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Las Vegas to San José del Cabo?",
        "answer": "On flights from Las Vegas to San José del Cabo, basic economy fares often exclude a free checked bag, while standard economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry-on. Premium cabins provide additional allowance. Always verify with your airline."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Las Vegas to San José del Cabo?",
        "answer": "Flights from Las Vegas to San José del Cabo typically offer Economy and some carriers provide Premium Economy or recliner-style Business class. Flat-bed Business is not common on this route."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies depend on the airline and fare type; flexible and premium cabin tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy typically does not."
      }
    }
  }
}