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    "Key": "FLL-LIM",
    "orig": {
      "code": "FLL",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Fort Lauderdale",
      "fullCity": "Fort Lauderdale, Florida",
      "airport": "Hollywood Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "LIM",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Lima",
      "fullCity": "Lima, Peru",
      "airport": "Jorge Chávez Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Fort Lauderdale to Lima?",
        "answer": "There are no scheduled nonstop flights between Fort Lauderdale and Lima, so the journey requires a connection, typically taking around 8 to 10 hours total depending on the layover. The airports are about 2,640 miles apart.",
        "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 Fort Lauderdale to Lima?",
        "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Lima (LIM). The quickest one-stop options route through Panama City (PTY) on Copa Airlines, taking about 11.5 hours total, or through Atlanta (ATL) on Delta or LATAM, with a typical journey around 11–12 hours. Copa tends to offer the lowest fares, with a median around $595.",
        "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. Stop counts, connecting hubs, and per-airline prices are drawn from a large sample of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. We group those fares by number of stops, by the hub airport a connection routes through, and by operating airline, and report each group's share of the sample alongside its lowest and median price.",
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      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Lima?",
        "answer": "From Jorge Chávez International Airport, taxis are the most common and reliable way to reach central Lima or Miraflores, with official airport taxis available at fixed rates. Ride-sharing apps like Uber and Cabify also operate, offering a similar level of convenience and safety. While there are public buses and minibuses (micros) in the city, they do not directly serve the airport and are not recommended for visitors with luggage. The Lima Metro does not connect to the airport. Overall, a taxi or ride-share is the fastest and most-used option, taking about 30–45 minutes to the city center depending on traffic.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Peru",
            "title": "Tourism in Peru",
            "time_published": "2026-01-10T17:27:42Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Lima",
            "title": "Tourism in Peru",
            "time_published": "2026-01-10T17:27:42Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism%20in%20Peru",
            "title": "Tourism in Peru",
            "time_published": "2026-01-10T17:27:42Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jorge%20Ch%C3%A1vez%20International%20Airport",
            "title": "Jorge Chávez International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-15T03:44:38Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Lima",
            "title": "Transport in Lima",
            "time_published": "2026-05-12T09:37:11Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Lima?",
        "answer": "Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Lima are cheapest in early February, when average fares bottom out around $278. The cheapest months overall are February ($283), September ($287), and October ($291). The most expensive period is late December, with average fares around $366, and the priciest months are June ($353), December ($348), and July ($345).",
        "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.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Fort Lauderdale to Lima?",
        "answer": "For flights from Fort Lauderdale to Lima, the best fares are typically found when booking 4–6 weeks before departure, averaging about $219. The absolute cheapest single day to book is around 35 days out at $217, while booking very early (180 days ahead) costs nearly double at $412. For summer or holiday periods, demand pushes prices higher, so booking at the earlier end of that window or slightly sooner is wise.",
        "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 Fort Lauderdale to Lima?",
        "answer": "No nonstop red‑eye flights operate from Fort Lauderdale to Lima, but connecting itineraries whose long leg is an overnight flight are available. The overnight leg is typically on LATAM via Atlanta, departing around 11:15 PM and arriving in Lima at 5:00 AM, or on Copa via Panama City, departing around 9:19–9:44 PM and arriving in Lima between 12:55 AM and 1:20 AM (early hours, not the next morning).",
        "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Fort Lauderdale to Lima?",
        "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale to Lima. Common one‑stop routings include Copa via Panama City (about 11 daily connections), LATAM via Atlanta (9 connections), Avianca via Bogotá (8 connections), United via Houston (3 connections), and Delta via Atlanta (2 connections). These counts are approximate daily frequencies based on a representative schedule.",
        "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 Fort Lauderdale and Lima?",
        "answer": "Common layover cities include Panama City, Bogotá, Miami, and Mexico City. Panama City offers efficient connections via Copa Airlines, while Bogotá provides broad South American coverage. Miami serves as a major gateway with frequent flights, and Mexico City allows visa-free transit for many nationalities."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Lima?",
        "answer": "December through April offers sunny, mild weather with low rainfall and fewer tourists than the peak summer months."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Fort Lauderdale to Lima?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months, proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for baggage, and any required visa or vaccination certificate."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Lima?",
        "answer": "Lima has one main commercial airport, Jorge Chávez International Airport, which serves all international and domestic flights to the city."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Hollywood Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Fort Lauderdale, the cheapest option is Broward County Transit bus Route 1, which stops at the Rental Car Center. Tri-Rail commuter trains connect via a free shuttle from the airport station, though the train station is a few miles away. Ride-share, taxis, and driving with on-site parking are also available, with ride-share being the most popular for its door-to-door convenience at moderate cost.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://www.broward.org/Airport/passengers/Transportation/Pages/PublicTransportation.aspx",
            "title": "Transportation Public Transportation",
            "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.broward.org/Airport/passengers/Flights/Pages/DomesticInternationalLocations.aspx",
            "title": "Flights/Airlines Domestic / International Destinations",
            "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Lauderdale%E2%80%93Hollywood_International",
            "title": "Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-07-14T22:47:44Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Lauderdale-Hollywood_International_Airport",
            "title": "Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport - Wikipedia",
            "time_published": "2003-07-15T00:00:00Z"
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          {
            "url": "https://www.broward.org/airport/business/about/Pages/CustomerService.aspx",
            "title": "About FLL Contact Us",
            "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Lima airport?",
        "answer": "Lima's Jorge Chávez International Airport has a Sleepover facility with sleeping pods and cabins located landside on the arrivals level, open 24/7. For a traditional hotel, the Wyndham Costa del Sol Lima Airport is connected to the terminal, and several other nearby hotels offer shuttle service.",
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            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/lima-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "Lima Airport Guide",
            "time_published": "2025-09-03T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/casa/lima.htm",
            "title": "Lima Airport Guide (LIM) - Sleeping in Airports",
            "time_published": "2026-05-30T01:37:14Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/south-america/peru/lima/activities/peru_jorge_chavez_airport_lim_private_transfer_to_lima_city-XYN180",
            "title": "Lima Airport One Way Private Transfer LIM to Lima City Center",
            "time_published": "2026-05-05T00:00:00Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-03-02T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://airport-sleepover.com/en/terminals/lima-international-terminal",
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      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Fort Lauderdale to Lima?",
        "answer": "There is no nonstop service between Fort Lauderdale and Lima; the most common connecting flights use a Boeing 767-300 (via Atlanta or Houston), an Airbus A320-100 (via Bogotá), or a Boeing 737-800 (via Panama City). The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, and Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these routes.",
        "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 Fort Lauderdale to Lima?",
        "answer": "Connecting itineraries from Fort Lauderdale to Lima are operated by Star Alliance members Copa Airlines (via Panama City), Avianca (via Bogotá), and United (via Houston or Newark), and by SkyTeam member Delta (via Atlanta). LATAM also flies this route via Atlanta but belongs to no global alliance, and JetBlue — though a focus city at FLL — does not serve 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.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Fort Lauderdale?",
        "answer": "At Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, the Delta Sky Club in Terminal 2 and the Escape Lounge – The Centurion Studio Partner in Terminal 3 are the primary lounge options. The Delta Sky Club is accessible to Delta Sky Club members, Delta One or SkyTeam premium cabin passengers, and certain elite status holders. The Escape Lounge welcomes American Express Platinum and Centurion cardmembers, as well as Priority Pass members, and day passes may be available for purchase. Both lounges offer complimentary snacks, beverages, and Wi-Fi in a quiet pre-flight setting.",
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            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/FLL",
            "title": "American Express Lounges at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport | Amex US",
            "time_published": "2026-05-02T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://prioritypass.com/lounges/usa/ft-lauderdale-fl-intl",
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      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Fort Lauderdale to Lima?",
        "answer": "Baggage rules depend on the airline and fare class. Basic economy often excludes a free checked bag and may restrict carry‑on to a small personal item. Standard economy on this route typically includes one checked bag and a full‑size carry‑on, but verify with your airline as policies vary."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Fort Lauderdale to Lima?",
        "answer": "Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Lima generally feature Economy and flat-bed Business class; Premium Economy is uncommon on this route."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and premium cabin tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy typically does not."
      }
    }
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