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    "Key": "LAX-KOA",
    "orig": {
      "code": "LAX",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Los Angeles",
      "fullCity": "Los Angeles, California",
      "airport": "Los Angeles Intl Airport"
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      "code": "KOA",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Kailua-Kona",
      "fullCity": "Kailua-Kona, Hawaii",
      "airport": "Kona Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Los Angeles to Kailua-Kona?",
        "answer": "The flight from Los Angeles to Kailua-Kona is about 2,500 miles and typically takes 5 hours 38 minutes. The return leg is a bit shorter at 5 hours 25 minutes, with the difference 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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      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Los Angeles to Kailua-Kona?",
        "answer": "Yes, six airlines fly nonstop from Los Angeles to Kailua-Kona: United, Delta, American, Hawaiian, Alaska, and Southwest. United operates up to 22 weekly flights with four daily departures, Delta runs 21 weekly with three daily flights, American has 14 weekly with two daily, and Hawaiian and Alaska each offer one daily flight. Southwest flies only on Saturdays and Sundays with a single morning departure, making it the only carrier without daily service on 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. 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.",
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      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Kailua-Kona?",
        "answer": "Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) is about 6 nautical miles northwest of Kailua-Kona, and the most common ground transportation to the city center is by rental car, which nearly all visitors use given the island's spread-out attractions. Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are available and convenient for direct trips, while taxis and shared shuttle vans serve the airport but are less frequently used. There is no rail service, and public mass transit via the Hele-On bus exists but is limited in frequency and coverage, making it a slower option. Rental cars are the most used modality due to flexibility, while rideshare is typically the fastest door-to-door option for those not renting a vehicle.",
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            "url": "https://airport-data.com/airport/KOA/",
            "title": "FAA Information about Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA)",
            "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z"
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      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Kailua-Kona?",
        "answer": "Average fares from Los Angeles to Kailua-Kona bottom out around $321 in late January. The cheapest months overall are February ($339), January ($343), and September ($356), while the most expensive stretch is late June at about $525, with June ($506) and July ($500) as the priciest months on average.",
        "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 Los Angeles to Kailua-Kona?",
        "answer": "For Los Angeles to Kailua-Kona, the best fares are typically found booking about 4 to 7 weeks before departure, with the lowest price around $325 at 35 days out. Summer and holiday periods usually require booking further ahead, as prices rise sharply when booked more than 5 months in advance, reaching $410 at 155 days out.",
        "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 Los Angeles to Kailua-Kona?",
        "answer": "No red‑eye flights operate from Los Angeles to Kailua-Kona — the published schedule shows neither nonstop overnight service nor any connecting itinerary 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 Los Angeles to Kailua-Kona?",
        "answer": "United, Delta, American, Hawaiian, Alaska, and Southwest all fly nonstop from Los Angeles to Kailua-Kona. United operates the most frequent service with 22 weekly flights, followed closely by Delta at 21 and American at 14. Hawaiian and Alaska each offer daily flights, while Southwest runs a limited weekend-only schedule with just two flights per week. Specific median fares aren't available for this route, but the carriers provide a range of departure times throughout the day.",
        "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 Los Angeles and Kailua-Kona?",
        "answer": "Common layover cities include Honolulu (HNL) and Kahului (OGG), which offer frequent inter-island flights and short connections, keeping total travel time competitive. San Francisco (SFO) and Seattle (SEA) also serve as hubs with direct flights to Kona, though they may add more travel time."
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time arrivals on this route from Los Angeles to Kailua-Kona?",
        "answer": "Hawaiian Airlines is the most reliable carrier on this route, with 92.2% of arrivals landing within 15 minutes of schedule. Delta Air Lines follows at 90.6%, United Airlines at 90.4%, American Airlines at 85.8%, and Alaska Airlines at 67.6%, with cancellation rates of 0.0%, 0.4%, 0.6%, 0.0%, and 1.4% 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).",
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      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Kailua-Kona?",
        "answer": "April, May, September, and October offer warm, dry weather with fewer crowds than summer and winter."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Los Angeles to Kailua-Kona?",
        "answer": "Since this is a domestic U.S. flight, bring a Real ID-compliant driver's license or passport. Hawaii has no additional entry documents, but have a payment method for bags. Proof of onward travel and vaccination certificates are not required."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Kailua-Kona?",
        "answer": "Kailua-Kona is served by Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole, the only commercial airport for the area. It is located about 7 miles north of downtown Kona and provides direct access to the Big Island's western resorts and attractions."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Los Angeles Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Los Angeles to LAX, the most popular and direct option is the FlyAway nonstop bus from Union Station, which runs every 15 minutes and costs $9.75 one-way. The LAX/Metro Transit Center offers a cheaper rail-and-shuttle connection via the C and K lines, followed by a free LAX Shuttle to the terminals. Ride-share services like Uber and Lyft, along with taxis, provide door-to-door convenience but are slower in traffic and cost significantly more. Driving yourself is possible with on-site economy parking, though that adds parking fees and can be the least predictable during peak times.",
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        "references": [
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            "url": "https://www.flylax.com/lax-traffic-and-ground-transportation",
            "title": "Getting To, From, and Around LAX | LAX",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LAX/Metro_Transit_Center",
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            "time_published": "2026-09-03T18:08:40Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-09-16T00:54:43Z"
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      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Kailua-Kona airport?",
        "answer": "Kailua-Kona airport has no directly connected hotel on site; the nearest accommodation is about 7.2 miles away, so you’ll need a taxi, rideshare, or rental car to reach it. Sleeping overnight at the airport is not comfortable, as security directs anyone attempting to stay to hard wooden benches at the small rental car facility across the street. If you'd prefer a proper bed, nearby options include Mango Sunset Bed & Breakfast (4.5 miles away) and the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai (7.1 miles away).",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/kona-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "Kona Airport Guide (KOA) - Sleeping in Airports",
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            "time_published": "2018-08-06T06:40:52Z"
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            "url": "https://airport-data.com/airport/KOA/",
            "title": "FAA Information about Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA)",
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            "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/north-america/usa/hawaii/hilo,-big-island/activities/departure_transfer_from_hotels_to_kona_international_airport-XD3XCB",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kona_International_Airport",
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      },
      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Los Angeles and Kailua-Kona airports?",
        "answer": "At Los Angeles International Airport, all LAX-it shuttle buses are ADA accessible, with low-floor ramps or wheelchair lifts, and the LAX-it lot offers ADA-friendly restrooms with flat floors, an adult changing table, and accessible stalls. Airline attendants assist passengers requiring wheelchair help between the terminal and the LAX-it shuttle stop, and travelers can request a reasonable modification from the relevant airport division to access programs and services. For Kailua-Kona, the open-air, single-story terminal complex uses mobile stairs or ramps for boarding rather than jet bridges, and travelers should arrange mobility assistance through their airline at least 48 hours before the flight.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://flylax.com/lax-americans-with-disability-act",
            "title": "Traveler INFORMATION FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITY | LAX",
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            "url": "https://www.flylax.com/lax-it",
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            "url": "https://www.lawa.org/",
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      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Los Angeles to Kailua-Kona?",
        "answer": "United operates the most flights on this route, using Boeing 737 family aircraft and Boeing 737 MAX 8s. Delta flies Airbus A320 family jets, while American and Hawaiian both use Airbus A321neos. Alaska uses Boeing 737 family aircraft, and Southwest operates Boeing 737 MAX 8s.",
        "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 Los Angeles to Kailua-Kona?",
        "answer": "United, Delta, American, and Alaska Airlines serve LAX–KOA nonstop, bringing Star Alliance (United), SkyTeam (Delta), and oneworld (American, Alaska). Hawaiian Airlines also flies the route nonstop and belongs to no global alliance, while Southwest operates a couple of weekend flights and is likewise unaligned.",
        "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 Los Angeles?",
        "answer": "Los Angeles International Airport has several standout lounge options when departing, including the Delta Sky Club in Terminal 3, featuring an indoor/outdoor double bar, Sky Deck, premium showers, and views of the Hollywood Hills. American Airlines Admirals Clubs are available in Tom Bradley International Terminal (between gates 151 and 153), Terminal 4 (near gate 41), and the American Eagle Regional Terminal (across from gates 52D and 52E), all offering complimentary food and drinks, a full-service bar, Wi-Fi, and conference rooms, with showers at the Terminal 4 location. The Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse in Tom Bradley International Terminal offers a premium lounge experience, and Gameway lounges in Terminals 3 and 6 provide a gaming-focused space to relax before your flight.",
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        "references": [
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            "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/airport-guides/los-angeles-ca-lax-international",
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            "url": "https://www.delta.com/us/en/airports/united-states/los-angeles-sky-club-airport-map",
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            "url": "https://www.flylax.com/terminals/terminal2",
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      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Los Angeles to Kailua-Kona?",
        "answer": "This is a domestic route, so rules differ from international. Basic economy often charges for checked bags and may restrict carry-on to a personal item. Standard economy typically includes a carry-on and personal item, with checked bag fees unless you have status or a credit card benefit."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Los Angeles to Kailua-Kona?",
        "answer": "Flights from Los Angeles to Kailua-Kona typically offer Economy and recliner First class, with flat-bed Business being uncommon and Premium Economy generally unavailable."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies differ 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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