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      "city": "Austin",
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      "city": "San José del Cabo",
      "fullCity": "San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur",
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      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Austin to San José del Cabo?",
        "answer": "Austin to San José del Cabo is about 888 miles and takes roughly 2 hours 40 minutes nonstop, with the return leg around 2 hours 30 minutes — a small difference driven by prevailing winds, making the northbound flight slightly shorter. Delta, American, and Southwest all operate the route daily or nearly daily.",
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        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Austin to San José del Cabo?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are direct non‑stop flights from Austin to San José del Cabo. American Airlines and Delta both operate daily service, while Southwest flies the route five days a week — Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Together the three carriers offer up to 53 non‑stop flights a week, with most departures in the early morning and a few late‑morning options on Southwest.",
        "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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      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there visa requirements to travel from Austin to San José del Cabo?",
        "answer": "For United States citizens, no visa is required for a short tourist visit to San José del Cabo, Mexico. Entry is visa-free, and the permitted length of stay is up to 180 days.\n\nThis is general guidance to help you plan, not official immigration advice — entry rules can change and can depend on your nationality and circumstances, so please confirm the current requirements with the relevant embassy or official government source before you travel.",
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        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in San José del Cabo?",
        "answer": "From Los Cabos International Airport (SJD), ground transportation to San José del Cabo includes authorized taxis with regulated zone-based fares, shared shuttle vans that seat up to 10 passengers and are the budget-friendly option, private pre-booked transfers, ride share, rental cars with on-site counters, and public buses with scheduled routes. Taxis are widely used and provide direct service, while shared shuttles offer the best balance of savings and convenience, and private transfers are the fastest door-to-door option. Most travelers use authorized taxis or pre-booked shuttles, with shared shuttles being the most common budget choice.",
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      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Austin to San José del Cabo?",
        "answer": "No nonstop red-eye flights operate from Austin to San José del Cabo. One connecting itinerary exists where the long leg is an overnight flight: an Aeromexico red-eye from Mexico City (MEX) to SJD, departing at 21:00 and arriving at 22:30 the same evening, after connecting from an Aeromexico flight into MEX with a 5h30m layover.",
        "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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        "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Austin to San José del Cabo?",
        "answer": "American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest all fly nonstop from Austin to San José del Cabo. American has the most frequent service with 29 weekly flights, Delta offers 14 weekly flights, and Southwest operates 10 weekly flights. Typical median fares are around $684 on American, $746 on Delta, and $616 on Southwest.",
        "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 Austin and San José del Cabo?",
        "answer": "Common layover cities include Dallas, Houston, Phoenix and Denver, which offer broad connections and efficient transfers while keeping total travel time competitive."
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      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to San José del Cabo?",
        "answer": "November to April offers sunny, mild weather and smaller crowds outside the holiday peaks."
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      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Austin to San José del Cabo?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for the duration of your stay, proof of onward or return travel, payment for baggage, and any required health documents. No visa is needed for U.S. citizens for tourist stays under 180 days."
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      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in San José del Cabo?",
        "answer": "San José del Cabo has one commercial airport, Los Cabos International Airport, which serves both San José del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas."
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      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Bergstrom Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Austin, the most popular and fastest way to reach Bergstrom International Airport is by ride-share (Uber/Lyft) or taxi, which take about 15–20 minutes in light traffic and cost moderately more than public transit. CapMetro's high-frequency Route 20 bus provides the cheapest public transportation option, running from downtown to the airport for a low fare, though it takes longer with stops. Shared shuttle vans and private limo/car services are also available and fall between transit and ride-share in cost and convenience. Driving yourself is possible with on-airport parking garages and lots, but parking fees add up for longer trips and are generally the most expensive option when fees are included.",
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        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at San José del Cabo airport?",
        "answer": "Hotel Aeropuerto Los Cabos is adjacent to San José del Cabo airport, about 0.3 miles away, and offers an airport shuttle service. Suites Lomboy & Plaza and Cactus Inn Los Cabos are also nearby, each about 1.6 miles from the airport. There are no hotels directly connected to the terminals.",
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        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Los Cabos Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "Los Cabos International Airport offers currency exchange services, with locations listed under Airport Services and a dedicated Currency Exchange page for passengers in both terminals. Complimentary Wi‑Fi is available in the VIP Lounge, and the airport provides accessibility assistance and other traveler services.",
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        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Austin and San José del Cabo airports?",
        "answer": "At Austin–Bergstrom International Airport, travelers with disabilities or reduced mobility can request wheelchair assistance through their airline, use free airport escorts for terminal navigation, and access a dedicated Mobility Assistance Zone for wheelchair-accessible vehicles, taxis, and rideshares; the airport also offers a free hidden-disabilities lanyard that can be requested 48 hours in advance. AUS provides a family viewing area for plane spotting and a free children's activity book, though a dedicated play area is not part of the terminal experience. At Los Cabos International Airport, mobility assistance, wheelchair service, and guided support are arranged directly through your airline, ideally when booking, and the airport provides accessible facilities throughout the terminals. To ensure a smooth journey on this route, travelers should contact their airline at least 48 hours before departure to confirm any needed assistance at either airport.",
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        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Austin to San José del Cabo?",
        "answer": "American Airlines operates the Austin to San José del Cabo route most frequently, using Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Delta Air Lines flies Embraer E175 regional jets, while Southwest Airlines uses Boeing 757 family aircraft on select days.",
        "methodology": "Aircraft types 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). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.",
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        "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Austin to San José del Cabo?",
        "answer": "The nonstop carriers are American Airlines (oneworld), Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam), and Southwest Airlines (no alliance). American also offers one-stop connections via Dallas/Fort Worth, while other one-stop options include United Airlines (Star Alliance) via Houston, Aeromexico (SkyTeam) via Mexico City, and Alaska Airlines (oneworld) via Phoenix. So all three major alliances are present, with Southwest as the notable unaligned carrier.",
        "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. 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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      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Austin to San José del Cabo?",
        "answer": "On Austin to San José del Cabo flights, baggage rules differ by airline and ticket type. Basic economy fares typically exclude checked luggage, while standard economy often includes one checked bag and a carry-on. Premium cabins offer increased allowances."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Austin to San José del Cabo?",
        "answer": "On Austin to San José del Cabo flights, you'll find Economy and recliner Business class; flat‑bed seats and Premium Economy are uncommon on this route."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies differ by airline and fare; flexible and premium tickets generally allow same‑day changes or standby, but Basic Economy typically does not."
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