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      "code": "HOU",
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      "city": "Houston",
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      "city": "Puerto Vallarta",
      "fullCity": "Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco",
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    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Houston to Puerto Vallarta?",
        "answer": "The flight from Houston (HOU) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR) is about 880 miles and typically takes 2 hours and 25 minutes nonstop. The return leg is slightly shorter at around 2 hours and 20 minutes. Southwest operates the route daily with multiple departures.",
        "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 Houston to Puerto Vallarta?",
        "answer": "Yes, Southwest flies nonstop from Houston Hobby to Puerto Vallarta daily, with up to 28 weekly departures spread throughout the morning and early afternoon — typical flight time is about 2 hours 25 minutes. Southwest is the only carrier operating the nonstop, and the median fare on the route runs around $634. If you need to connect, American through Dallas/Fort Worth and Aeromexico via Mexico City are the most common one-stop options, adding roughly 2½ to 4 hours of total travel time.",
        "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. 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. 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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      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there visa requirements to travel from Houston to Puerto Vallarta?",
        "answer": "For United States citizens, no visa is needed for a short tourist visit from Houston to Puerto Vallarta. Entry is visa-free and permits a stay of 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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            "url": "https://embamex.sre.gob.mx/portugal/index.php/visas/visa-de-turista/tourist-visa-english",
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            "url": "https://anam.gob.mx/informacion-para-ingresar-como-pasajero-ing",
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      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Puerto Vallarta?",
        "answer": "Ground transportation from Puerto Vallarta's Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport is straightforward: the arrivals hall has taxi stands and car rental services right inside the terminal. Authorized airport taxis are the most used and fastest option to the city center, offering fixed rates and a door-to-door ride in about 10–15 minutes. Ride-share services like Uber are not permitted to pick up at the terminal, so you'd need to walk a short distance off airport grounds. Public buses run along the main road outside the airport and are the cheapest way into town, though they are slower and less comfortable. Car rentals are available for exploring the broader Riviera Nayarit area, but for simply reaching the city center, taxis remain the dominant choice.",
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      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Houston to Puerto Vallarta?",
        "answer": "Flights from Houston to Puerto Vallarta are cheapest in early February, when average fares bottom out around $358. The cheapest months overall are February (averaging $365), September ($369), and January ($375), while the most expensive period is late December, when averages climb to about $476. June and December are the priciest months overall, averaging $458 and $451 respectively.",
        "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 Houston to Puerto Vallarta?",
        "answer": "For Houston to Puerto Vallarta, the best fares are typically found booking about 4 to 6 weeks before departure, with an average price around $355 in that window. The single cheapest day to book is roughly 30 days out at about $352, while booking far in advance (180 days) can cost as much as $615. For summer or holiday periods when demand rises, aim closer to the 6-week mark or even slightly earlier to avoid peak prices.",
        "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 Houston to Puerto Vallarta?",
        "answer": "No overnight red‑eye flights operate from Houston (HOU) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR) — there are neither nonstop red‑eyes nor connecting itineraries whose long leg is a red‑eye 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.",
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      "q7": {
        "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Houston to Puerto Vallarta?",
        "answer": "Southwest Airlines operates non‑stop flights from Houston Hobby to Puerto Vallarta with 28 weekly departures, offering daily service. The median fare on this route is around $634.",
        "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 Houston and Puerto Vallarta?",
        "answer": "Common layovers include Dallas/Fort Worth, Mexico City and Atlanta, all offering frequent connections and efficient transfers on this route."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Puerto Vallarta?",
        "answer": "November to April is best, with dry, sunny days and comfortable humidity, avoiding the summer rain and crowds."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Houston to Puerto Vallarta?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for the duration of your stay, a completed FMM form, proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for baggage, and any required vaccination certificates."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Puerto Vallarta?",
        "answer": "Puerto Vallarta has one airport, Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport, located about 10 km north of downtown and the hotel zone."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to William P Hobby Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Houston, the METRO 500 bus runs nonstop between the George R. Brown Convention Center and William P. Hobby Airport, seven days a week every 30 minutes from 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., for $4.50 one way, making it the most popular and affordable public option. Taxis, ride-share apps like Uber and Lyft, and shared shuttle vans are also readily available and are typically the fastest door-to-door choice, though they cost more. Driving yourself is straightforward with several on-airport parking options, and booking parking online in advance can save up to 50%.",
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            "url": "https://www.fly2houston.com/hou/ground-transportation/",
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      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Puerto Vallarta airport?",
        "answer": "Puerto Vallarta International Airport has no hotel directly connected to the terminal, but there are several hotels within a short drive. One Puerto Vallarta Aeropuerto is the closest at 0.3 miles (0.5 km), followed by Holiday Inn Express Puerto Vallarta at 0.4 miles (0.6 km) and Comfort Inn Puerto Vallarta Golfside & Marina at 0.5 miles (0.8 km). Sleeping inside the terminal is limited by a lack of dedicated rest zones and few seats, so these nearby hotels are the best option for an overnight stay.",
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      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport in Puerto Vallarta offers a single two-story passenger terminal with a domestic Concourse A and an international Concourse B, the latter connected to the main building by a walkway and featuring duty-free shops, restaurants, and a VIP lounge. The terminal's ground floor includes the arrivals area with customs, immigration, baggage claim, car rental desks, taxi stands, snack bars, and souvenir shops, while the upper floor holds the security checkpoint and departures areas.",
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      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Houston and Puerto Vallarta airports?",
        "answer": "At Houston Hobby Airport (HOU), travelers with disabilities can use wheelchair-accessible restrooms, companion care restrooms on Level 2 between Gates 45 and 47, and service animal relief areas; the airport also offers American Sign Language interpretation, Aira services for blind and low-vision passengers, and a Sunflower Lanyard program for hidden disabilities. Mobility assistance should be arranged through the airline, and TSA Cares should be contacted at least 72 hours before the flight for help with security screening. At Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR), the terminal and facilities are accessible. For both airports, travelers are advised to request mobility assistance through their airline at least 48 hours before departure.",
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      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Houston to Puerto Vallarta?",
        "answer": "Southwest Airlines typically uses the Boeing 757 family on flights from Houston (HOU) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR). No other carriers are listed for this route.",
        "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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      "q18": {
        "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Houston to Puerto Vallarta?",
        "answer": "Nonstop flights between Houston (HOU) and Puerto Vallarta (PVR) are operated solely by Southwest Airlines, which does not belong to any major global airline alliance. Other alliances, such as oneworld, Star Alliance, or SkyTeam, do not have a member operating nonstop on this route, though they may offer connecting itineraries via their hubs.",
        "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. 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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      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Houston?",
        "answer": "William P. Hobby Airport does not have any traditional airline lounges or Priority Pass lounges listed. It offers wellness experiences instead, including Gameway, The Chiroport, and XWELL, where Priority Pass members can use a visit for a spa or massage-chair session. XWELL provides 25 minutes in options like a Zero-Gravity Massage Chair or Hydromassage Lounger, with same-day boarding pass required for eligibility.",
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      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Houston to Puerto Vallarta?",
        "answer": "Baggage allowance on Houston–Puerto Vallarta flights depends on the airline and fare type. Basic economy tickets are restrictive and may not include a checked bag. Standard economy usually includes one checked bag and a carry‑on, while premium cabins offer more generous allowances."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Houston to Puerto Vallarta?",
        "answer": "Flights from Houston to Puerto Vallarta usually offer Economy and Business class, with some airlines providing flat-bed seats in Business; 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 tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy typically does not."
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