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  "response": {
    "Key": "MBJ-US",
    "orig": {
      "code": "MBJ",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Montego Bay",
      "fullCity": "Montego Bay, Jamaica",
      "airport": "Montego Bay"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "US",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "United States"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in United States can I fly to from Montego Bay?",
        "answer": "From Montego Bay you have non-stop flights to several U.S. cities including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, New York JFK, Atlanta, Charlotte, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Boston, and Chicago. Miami and Fort Lauderdale are popular for quick Florida getaways, while New York and Atlanta offer broader connections. One-stop itineraries through these hubs can reach most other U.S. destinations."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Montego Bay to United States?",
        "answer": "From Montego Bay to the United States, non-stop flights to Miami take about 1 hour 40 minutes, while flights to New York typically last around 3 hours 45 minutes. Eastbound and westbound times are similar due to the north-south routing, and one-stop connections to other U.S. cities generally add 2 to 4 hours depending on the layover."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Montego Bay to United States?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are direct flights from Montego Bay to many U.S. cities. Major non-stop routes include Montego Bay to Miami, Fort Lauderdale, New York (JFK), Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Chicago. Airlines serving these routes include American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest, United, and Spirit. Flight times to Florida are roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours, while flights to the Northeast or Midwest take about 3.5 to 4.5 hours."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Montego Bay to United States?",
        "answer": "From Montego Bay to the U.S. you can fly American, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest, Spirit, United, and Caribbean Airlines, often nonstop to their hubs."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Montego Bay to United States?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Montego Bay to the United States are May, October, and April, while December and July are the most expensive; peak summer and major holidays tend to drive fares higher. Booking 23 to 26 weeks ahead typically yields the best price, and midweek departures generally offer lower fares than weekends, though specific day-of-week data isn't available for this route.",
        "methodology": "This 'good deal' estimate shows a representative best price for each departure date across roughly a 12-month window (about 3 months back and 9 months forward). It is built from real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, accumulated into a price history for each departure date. Rather than weighting all of that history equally, we apply exponential time decay so recent prices dominate — a price seen yesterday counts almost in full, one from about a month ago roughly a third, and prices from a few months back very little — giving a figure that tracks today's market instead of a stale long-run average. Clear price outliers are removed before any calculation, departure dates with no observations are filled in from nearby dates, and the resulting curve is lightly smoothed so it reads as a clean seasonal trend rather than day-to-day noise. This booking-window guidance is built from the same real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, re-grouped by how many days before departure each price was seen (from the departure day out to about 180 days ahead) across the route's price history. At each booking lead time we report the 25th-percentile price — the cheaper end of what travelers were quoted, rather than the rock-bottom minimum (which can be a fluke) or the average (which is pulled up by expensive last-minute fares). The buy-or-wait advice then applies a risk premium that grows as departure approaches, since seat availability shrinks and prices become less predictable; using that adjusted curve we flag windows where waiting is likely to save a meaningful amount (at least $20 or 5%) versus windows where booking now is the better call. Isolated single-day recommendations are filtered out, so the advice only reflects a window that holds for several days in a row. For this route, fares for the requested travel direction were unavailable, so the pattern shown is derived from the reverse direction, which shares the same seasonal demand cycle."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Montego Bay to United States?",
        "answer": "For flights from Montego Bay to the United States, the optimal booking window is 23 to 26 weeks ahead, when average fares sit around $574, though booking as early as 180 days out can drop the price to about $567.",
        "methodology": "This booking-window guidance is built from the same real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, re-grouped by how many days before departure each price was seen (from the departure day out to about 180 days ahead) across the route's price history. At each booking lead time we report the 25th-percentile price — the cheaper end of what travelers were quoted, rather than the rock-bottom minimum (which can be a fluke) or the average (which is pulled up by expensive last-minute fares). The buy-or-wait advice then applies a risk premium that grows as departure approaches, since seat availability shrinks and prices become less predictable; using that adjusted curve we flag windows where waiting is likely to save a meaningful amount (at least $20 or 5%) versus windows where booking now is the better call. Isolated single-day recommendations are filtered out, so the advice only reflects a window that holds for several days in a row. This 'good deal' estimate shows a representative best price for each departure date across roughly a 12-month window (about 3 months back and 9 months forward). It is built from real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, accumulated into a price history for each departure date. Rather than weighting all of that history equally, we apply exponential time decay so recent prices dominate — a price seen yesterday counts almost in full, one from about a month ago roughly a third, and prices from a few months back very little — giving a figure that tracks today's market instead of a stale long-run average. Clear price outliers are removed before any calculation, departure dates with no observations are filled in from nearby dates, and the resulting curve is lightly smoothed so it reads as a clean seasonal trend rather than day-to-day noise. For this route, fares for the requested travel direction were unavailable, so the pattern shown is derived from the reverse direction, which shares the same seasonal demand cycle."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in United States?",
        "answer": "Popular U.S. cities for visitors include New York for landmarks and culture, Miami for beaches and nightlife, Orlando for theme parks, Las Vegas for entertainment and Los Angeles for Hollywood and the coast."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in United States are best to fly into from Montego Bay?",
        "answer": "From Montego Bay to the United States, Miami is the most popular gateway with frequent flights and good connections to the Southeast and the Caribbean. Fort Lauderdale is a nearby alternative that can be cheaper and less crowded. New York JFK and Atlanta offer the most onward options for the Northeast and beyond."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit United States?",
        "answer": "The best time to visit the United States depends on the region, but generally spring (April to June) and autumn (September to October) offer pleasant weather and fewer crowds than the busy, expensive summer months. In popular destinations like New York and California, summer sees peak tourism, while winter can be cold in the north but ideal for Florida or the Southwest."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Montego Bay from the city center?",
        "answer": "Sangster International Airport is about 3 miles east of downtown Montego Bay, so it's a quick trip. Most visitors take a taxi or arrange a private shuttle, which is the fastest and most popular option. There is no dedicated public bus to the airport, but local route taxis and some hotel shuttles are available. Driving yourself is possible, with short-term and long-term parking on-site, though many find a cab more convenient.",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sangster%20International%20Airport",
            "title": "Sangster International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-30T22:27:59Z"
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            "title": "Sangster International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-07-06T02:40:17Z"
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            "time_published": "2024-01-20T04:22:11Z"
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          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingston%20to%20Montego%20Bay%20railway",
            "title": "Kingston to Montego Bay railway",
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